Author: Emily Andrews

One Brunswick County beach town is practicing water rescue protocols ahead of the busy summer season, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Oak Island Water Rescue practices new lifesaving techniques ahead of Memorial Day weekend

The film industry invests millions of dollars in North Carolina annually and film projects also help local business owners, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ filming in Wilmington, local florist featured

Why did the turtle cross the road? Well, to get to the other side but traffic sometimes makes that a big task for a little critter, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Helping a turtle safely cross the road

New Hanover County Schools received millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funding but that money is about to dry up and the start of the new fiscal year is approaching, (Photo: WWAY News).

New Hanover County Schools budget breakdown: pre-COVID-19 relief funds

The National Weather Service has confirmed two tornados touched down in Columbus and Bladen Counties Tuesday night. On Wednesday, WWAY spoke to one man whose property was damaged during the storm, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Whiteville resident recalls events from Tuesday night’s tornado

It is National Hospital Week and hospitals across the Cape Fear are celebrating staff in special ways, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Columbus Regional Healthcare System honors employees during National Hospital Week

New Hanover County School Board leaders are trying to figure out how to cover a multi-million-dollar shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year, (Photo: WWAY News).

New Hanover County School Board continues to discuss upcoming fiscal year budget

On Tuesday, the company hosted a tour in three North Carolina cities, starting in Wilmington to talk about their expansion plans. (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY)

Convenience store chain Wawa bringing ten locations to the Cape Fear

In order to vote, you must have a valid ID. The North Carolina DMV, however, is still experiencing production delays, (Photo: WWAY News).

NCDMV statewide license delay continues, relief is in the near future

The owners of a historic home in Wilmington are taking action after learning they're at risk of losing part of their property so the city can install sidewalks, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Continuing coverage: Wilmington historic home takes action in response to proposed sidewalks

Taking a closer look at one Seahawk leaving the nest. This UNCW graduate said the challenges she faced led her to this very moment. WWAY spoke to her just ahead of her steps across the stage, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

First-generation, international, and COVID-19 graduate says goodbye and gives thanks to UNCW

Several universities are celebrating its graduates this week. Friday is the start of UNCW's 75th spring commencement, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

UNCW holds 75th spring commencement Friday and Saturday

A Cape Fear area preschool is equipping students with tools to succeed in a second language, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Bilingual Preschool sets up students for success with a second language

Governor Roy Cooper was in the Cape Fear area on Thursday to celebrate teacher appreciation week, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Gov. Cooper visits a New Hanover County school for teacher appreciation week

There’s good news for drivers who use the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The State Department of Transportation said the bridge restoration project is ahead of schedule, (Photo: WWAY News).

City and county leaders respond to the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge nearing completion

The owner of an historic home in Wilmington plans to speak to city council, at Tuesday night's meeting, about losing part of his property so the city can install sidewalks, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Conversation continues as home on Wrightsville Avenue fears future sidewalks

A Brunswick County truck driver received a national award for his local work. The driver has spent the last 30 years of his career working for NFI Industries in Wilmington, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

81-year-old Brunswick County truck driver receives national award

Across the bridge in Brunswick County, there is a place in Supply delighting visitors and throwing in a bit of learning, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Horse Haven in Brunswick County creates a space for education and recreation

One Brunswick County beach town is brainstorming ways to keep pedestrians safer on the street, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Ocean Isle Beach brainstorms solutions for safe crosswalks

Brunswick Community College is expanding. Renovations to the college's Health Sciences Building in Bolivia are underway, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Brunswick Community College Health Sciences Dept. undergoing an expansion

A Pender County man is having his artwork featured in a special art show next week, (Photo: Lower Cape Fear LifeCare).

Pender County man receives solo art show, Lower Cape Fear LifeCare invites community

A non-profit organization is providing some breast cancer patients and survivors with a retreat to remember. WWAY caught up with them Wednesday, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Topsail Beach hosts Little Pink Houses of Hope cancer patients and survivors

Tuesday night a meeting was held to ensure Native American students and their families take advantage of the opportunities provided for them in Columbus County, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Columbus County Schools Indian Education Parent Committee holds meeting

Some students at one school in Columbus County are learning lessons in law in a hands-on way. Tuesday’s lesson involved professionals who are involved with the court system each day, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Whiteville High School students learn lessons in law

Temperatures were in the high 70’s on Monday and lots of folks took advantage of the warm weather at Wrightsville Beach, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wrightsville Beach locals and visitors enjoy warm weather

Some cyclists in Wrightsville Beach are raising concerns over the rules of the road. WWAY visited that beach town on Monday, (Photo: Pixabay / MGN).

Town of Wrightsville Beach reminds cyclists to steer clear of sidewalks

April 20 marked a historic day in North Carolina with the first medical marijuana dispensary opening on tribal land in the mountains, (Photo: Pixabay).

Cannabis in Cherokee: D.A. Ben David explains what this means in other parts of the state

Friday WWAY hosted a blood drive in collaboration with John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 in Leland, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Leland American Legion Post 68 holds blood drive at WWAY

Ariel Henry has resigned as Prime Minister of Haiti. A transitional council is now in charge, (Photo: Haiti Awake).

How’s Haiti: Cape Fear Connection weighs in on transitional council

President Joe Biden signed new legislation on Wednesday that does a lot of things, including providing new funding to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. One of the provisions of the bill involves the social media app, TikTok, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Content creators in the Cape Fear say TikTok is a tool as discussions of the ban continues

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is experiencing production delays, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

NCDMV experiencing license and I.D. card production delays

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein came to the Cape Fear on Monday to talk about sexual assault, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Attorney General Josh Stein and local leaders promote sexual assault and child abuse awareness

It’s been just over a week since a shooting occurred at a Downtown Wilmington nightclub, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Following a week since Wilmington nightclub shooting, restaurant responds to downtown safety

A New Hanover County School is celebrating its centennial anniversary, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wrightsboro Elementary School holds centennial celebration

Family and friends of a boater who has been missing for more than three weeks are still waiting for answers about his disappearance, (Photo: Oak Island Police Department).

Coast Guard still in search of missing boater in Oak Island

A groundbreaking held on Thursday marked the continuation of building community, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on new restore

The City of Wilmington is trying to make one area more walkable by adding two-and-a-half miles of sidewalks along a busy road. But for one homeowner, it could come at a cost, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wrightsville Ave. historic house faced with fear of future sidewalks

Governor Roy Cooper is continuing to promote 2024 as "the year of public schools," (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Gov. Cooper visits a New Hanover County school

A Wilmington man is facing several charges after a shooting at a dance club early Sunday morning, (Photo: WWAY News).

Wilmington PD responds to Pravda shooting, night club shares statement online

The city of Whiteville has several agencies requesting more money for additional staff following a city council budget meeting earlier this week, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Whiteville Police, Fire seeks funding for additional staff

One Wilmington native is going national after winning the title of Miss Black North Carolina USA, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington native crowned as Miss Black NC USA

A budget work session took place in New Hanover County Thursday afternoon discussing the upcoming fiscal year, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

New Hanover County holds budget work session, revisits school district funding

A groundbreaking event is allowing an airport to soar to new heights, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Columbus County Municipal Airport holds groundbreaking event for new terminal

On Wednesday, EPA Administrator Michael Regan was in Fayetteville to announce new national drinking water standards for PFAS, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

A closer look at EPA’s news conference held, new national drinking water standards

The deadline to file your taxes is quickly approaching. Here's your reminder if you're still crunching the numbers, (Photo: Pexels).

The deadline to file taxes is approaching, here’s a few reminders

A Brunswick County beach town is facing scrutiny after a forged signature was discovered on a town check, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

S.B.I. investigates Town of Sunset Beach after forged signature on town check was discovered

Some Leland residents are expressing concerns over homeless individuals in parts of the area, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Leland residents express concerns of homeless people residing underneath U.S. 17 bypass

The Wilmington Professional Firefighters Association is aiding one of its own who lost his home in a fire, (Photo: WFD).

Wilmington Fire Department firefighter loses home and dog to house fire

The 77th annual North Carolina Azalea Festival is underway, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Azalea Festival Garden Tour Ribbon Cutting Ceremony takes place at Cameron Art Museum

Work on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge’s eastbound lanes began at 7 p.m. on Monday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News

Reminder: westbound lanes of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge close Monday night

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