Author: Emily Andrews

With 2023 coming to a close, many people are planning out their New Year celebrations and resolutions, (Photo: WWAY News).

Cape Fear folks making plans to ring in the new year

Saying goodbye to Christmas. But not for those who like to give their decorations a longer life past December 25, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

How long should Christmas decorations stay up?

Christmas has come to a close. But people everywhere are still finding ways to spend time with family and friends, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Friends and families go to the movies for the holidays

The rush to head home for the holidays is on, (Photo: WWAY News).

Hectic highways anticipated for the holiday

A catholic school in the Cape Fear is holding a raffle and it may be of interest to area “Swifties," (Photo: Tanner Blue/WWAY News).

Wilmington’s St. Mary Catholic School holding raffle for Taylor Swift concert tickets

Wilmington International Airport urges travelers to come prepared during busy holidays.

ILM airport urges travelers to come prepared during busy holidays

One non-profit organization in the Cape Fear granted hundreds of Christmas wishes on Wednesday, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Good Shepherd Center toy give away grants dozens of Christmas wishes

Respiratory illness cases are on the rise, particularly in young people, which is why Novant Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions at its hospitals, (Photo: WWAY News).

RSV and flu cases on the rise

Artwork by Susan Sapinsley featured in a posthumous art show.

Art show focuses on works of Tabor City woman who died recently, fulfilling a life-long wish

Anthony's Italian Restaurant in Whiteville

Anthony’s Italian restaurant moves locations to accommodate growing Whiteville

Blood Drive encouraging people to "love like Wayne" being held in memory of Chadbourn man, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Blood Drive encouraging people to “love like Wayne” being held in memory of Chadbourn man

As temperatures drop, many are turning to space heaters to keep warm, (Photo: Courtesy of Evan Wright).

Staying warm safely with space heaters

A Cape Fear non-profit is getting their hands dirty this weekend and asking for your help, (Photo: WWAY News).

Plastic Ocean Project planting trees at New Hanover County Landfill Saturday

Toys for Tots came to WWAY on Friday to load up hundreds of toys you've donated for the last few weeks, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

WWAY sends off Toys for Tots donations

One school is getting creative and festive with ways to fundraise, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Columbus Christian Academy to host ‘Merry Christmas Market’ Saturday

The Northwest Police Department is asking for your help in a 2021 missing persons case, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Northwest Police Department offers cash reward in missing persons case

Elected officials from multiple counties gathered in Wilmington Wednesday for a legislative luncheon, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News.)

New Hanover County Board of Education hosts legislative luncheon

With the writers and actors strikes officially over, Hollywood East is back up and running, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Dark Horse Studios moving full steam ahead with new stages

Continuing coverage on the Maple Hill triple murder that took place in 2020, (Photo: WWAY News).

Prosecutors comment on Maple Hill triple murder

A groundbreaking ceremony held on Monday to mark the start of growth at an area community college, (Photo: Courtesy of Southeastern Community College).

Southeastern Community College holds groundbreaking for educational greenhouse

Dwight Burleson, also known as Mr. B, is one of Santa's honorary helpers, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Whiteville’s half century serving Santa Claus thanks honorary helper Mr. B

Poinsettias

Protecting pets from toxic holiday plants

Sandy Paws Animal Hospital warns of popular holiday plants that are toxic to pets.

Paws off the poinsettias: Veterinarian discusses how holiday plants can harm pets

The state's top law official was in Wilmington this afternoon to host a town hall meeting about social media use for children, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Attorney General Josh Stein addresses social media effects on children in New Hanover County

With the temperatures dropping below freezing in some places this week in our area, not everyone has a warm place to stay at night, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Good Shepherd Center experiences a near capacity shelter during colder months

It's the season for giving, something first responders in the area do every day, and they have found yet another way to serve the community, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Fire Department collects close to 1,300 lbs. of food for ‘Nourish N.C.’

Christmas is less than three weeks away and many are heading to tree lots to pick up the perfect live tree to decorate, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Fire Department and local tree farm talk dry Christmas tree dangers

‘Mason Dixon’s’ most recent project returns during the colder months. It's a free coat rack outside the store that the owner is especially passionate about, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Shallotte’s ‘Mason Dixon’ is a small business that makes a big difference

The St. James Woodworkers have been handmaking toys to donate to Toys for Tots, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Toys for Tots do toy pickup from Brunswick County elves, St. James Woodworkers

Lawsuit claims Columbus County Jail staff didn’t stop an inmate from being assaulted

Brunswick County Residents react to Cape Fear Memorial bridge maintenance project

The North Carolina Department of Transportation hosted a news conference Thursday morning about repair work starting days from now on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Cape Fear Memorial Bridge to close Jan. 2024: County Commissioner and one business react

First responders were lined up at the Walmart in Leland on Friday, collecting nonperishable food items and unwrapped toys, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Annual ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ and ‘Fill the Fire Truck’ event returns to Leland

Medicaid Expansion will officially take effect Dec 1. This will allow more North Carolina residents, ages 19 through 64, access to healthcare, (Photo: WWAY News).

Medicaid Expansion takes effect tomorrow, December 1st

One attraction is preparing for ‘the most wonderful time of the year, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Bladen County’s Lu Mil Vineyard prepares for ‘the most wonderful time of the year’

A ribbon cutting held Wednesday in Elizabethtown officially marked the opening of a center designed to help current and former military members struggling with addiction, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Military Specialization Program in Bladen County helps service members struggling with addiction

Friday marks the start of December which means Christmas is coming soon, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

One Brunswick County Christmas shop prepping for busiest season

Today is Giving Tuesday. It’s a global movement inspiring millions of people to give to non-profits, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Giving Tuesday: One Columbus County non-profit gives today and everyday

Reports of a mystery canine illness have been popping up in several parts of the country, (Photo: WWAY News).

Mystery respiratory disease spikes in canines

One of the Cape Fear’s top attractions is celebrating its most successful year to date, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

U.S.S North Carolina names 2023 most successful year

One non-profit in the Cape Fear is experiencing a loss of funding and is asking for your help, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

‘Feast Down East’ looking for donors after experiencing funding loss

Many are gathering with friends and family on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving with the ones they love. But not everyone gets to go home for the Holidays, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Cape Fear families celebrate Thanksgiving with U.S Marines

State health officials have confirmed the first pediatric flu-related death for the new flu season, (Photo: WWAY News).

Sicknesses and the Holidays: How to fight back to prevent falling victim

Bowser the tortoise

Have you seen Bowser the missing tortoise?

One business is helping many businesses in Whiteville. South Madison St. has a new addition, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

‘Mercantile on Madison’ opens doors and opportunities for small businesses

A news conference was held on Thursday to address the long-term effects caused by Gen-X in drinking water, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Shallotte community holds Gen-X news conference

A community received hate mail by the hundreds, (Photo: Courtesy of Chad Hicks).

Carolina Shores residents wake up to Anti-Semitic fliers on doorsteps

Cape Fear Community College hosted an event on Wednesday meant to attract the next generation of manufacturers, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Cape Fear Community College graduate shares his success story

Dozens of New Hanover County students gathered on Tuesday to walk in honor of Civil Rights Activist, Ruby Bridges, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Students of the Cape Fear walk to school to honor Ruby Bridges

In Wilmington at Cape Fear Community College, one instructor shared with his students that artificial intelligence may be the new norm, even in education, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

CFCC instructor sees help and harm in Artificial Intelligence

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