Author: Emily Andrews

Temperatures are lowering as we continue slipping into the colder months and weather changes can provoke changes in mood, (Photo: WWAY News).

Seasonal Affective Disorder and how to manage it in the colder months

A long-time school crossing guard in New Hanover County is celebrating a special milestone, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

New Hanover County crossing guard serving 30+ years turns 90 years old

On Wednesday, South Columbus High School in Tabor City held its annual Veteran's Day program, honoring all who have worn the uniform, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

South Columbus High School honors Veterans during annual program

Several local leaders joined public health officials on Wednesday, calling for stronger clean truck standards to reduce emissions, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

New Hanover County leaders hold ‘clean truck standard’ press conference

The American Red Cross of the Cape Fear Area is hosting a unique blood drive on Wednesday as a way to honor veterans, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

The American Red Cross of the Cape Fear Area hosting a Battleship blood drive

Municipal elections are Tuesday and voters will have their say in a number of races across the Cape Fear, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo shares with students the importance of elections

State officials say the drought monitor has the Cape Fear falling into the abnormally dry range, which has many concerned about a risk of wildfires breaking out in our area, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Drier conditions pose the threat of fires getting out of control

Changes made by Facebook are leaving charities and nonprofits in a bind when it comes to donations, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Nonprofit reacts to Facebook disabling recurring donations feature

As the seasons change and the temperature drops, more people are getting sick, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

How to combat seasonal allergies and sicknesses

How early is too early to be decorating for Christmas? For one store in Brunswick County, its customers said it's never too early, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

How early is too early to start decorating for Christmas?

We checked in on one Carolina Beach business that was left to pick up the broken pieces after a car crashed into its building in late August, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

‘Island Massage and Spa’ operating normally after car crashes into building late August

$91 million is coming to Columbus County for some major improvements, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

$91 million of State Budget allocated to Columbus County

One car dealership abruptly closed its doors leaving several employees without jobs, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Patriot Ford closes doors on Monday in Whiteville

There are more than 2,000 public power communities in the U.S. including more than 70 in North Carolina, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Southport’s Board of Aldermen discusses public power usage

The annual North Carolina Yam Festival has made its return to Columbus County, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

An inside look at yam farming during NC Yam Festival Week

It was a rescue at sea, against all odds. Two months after four divers were saved off the Cape Fear Coast, they exchanged handshakes and hugs with the Coast Guard rescue crews who brought them home, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Four divers rescued at sea reunite with their lifesavers in Wilmington

Biggers Market Pumpkin Patch

Biggers Market celebrates the season with activities that are the pick of the patch

The November election is about two weeks away. In Raleigh, lawmakers are moving forward with newly proposed voting maps for the N.C. House, N.C. Senate, and Congress, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Voters express redistricting concerns

A new business is making a permanent stop in Columbus County, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

‘Steam Services of America’ sets up shop in Tabor City

The annual North Carolina Yam Festival has made its return to Columbus County, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

N.C. annual Yam Festival returns to Tabor City

The Pender County Board of Education held a special meeting this Monday morning, looking to address overcrowding in schools as the county's population grows, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

New K-8 school approved to accommodate Pender County growth

Shiloh-Columbia Volunteer Fire Department lawsuit continues

One of the Cape Fear's Native American tribes is celebrating its culture this weekend, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Waccamaw Siouan Tribe annual Powwow taking place this weekend

Several agencies partnered to show folks what health care resources are available in the area, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Columbus County agencies partner together to host a Wellness Health Fair

Throughout this month, we've been bringing you stories of people beating the odds as part of breast cancer awareness month, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington woman battles breast cancer through music

In Wilmington, a health equity summit was held to explore health care resources in New Hanover County, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Health Equity Summit held in Wilmington

A new report from the FBI shows that violent crime in the U.S. decreased slightly last year but property crime is on the rise, (Photo: WWAY News).

New FBI report details Cape Fear crime rates

According to the CDC, every year nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer from a stroke, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Stroke survivors spend the day at Smith Creek Park

If you travel along the new Military Cutoff Rd. Extension, you may notice something new, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

NCDOT installs traffic signal signs along Military Cutoff Rd. Extension

New Hanover County commissioners met Monday morning to talk about land on the west side of the Cape Fear River, (Photo: WWAY News).

New Hanover County sees a West Bank proposal update

It's been a couple of months since students returned to the classroom. We checked in with one of Southeastern North Carolina's newest schools to see how things are going, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Students and staff are finally settled in at Tabor City School

t was a rainy day in Columbus County Thursday morning into the afternoon. But it's not going to put a damper on the fun that's to be had at the Columbus County Agriculture Fair, (Photo: Emily Andrews, WWAY News).

43rd annual Columbus County Agriculture Fair returns for folks in Southeastern NC

With the growing unrest in the Middle East, some are wondering what kind of financial impact the conflict will have here at home, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

UNCW Professor discusses the economy in relation to conflict in the Middle East

One Columbus County man received recognition and an award for his service to the country and community, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Whiteville man receives Hometown Hero Award

The violence in Israel and retaliatory strikes in Gaza continues, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Connections in the Cape Fear to Israel and Palestine

There are plans in place for the former site of the Wave Transit Bus Depot in Wilmington, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Proposed future of former Wave Transit site

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‘Oleander Memorial Gardens’ upsetting folks with buried loved ones

A New Hanover County program is working to help adults complete trades and training programs, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Port City United program helping folks navigate trades and training programs

With inflation high and job growth slowing -- the U.S. Economy is in a strange place right now, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Economic outlook conference held in Downtown Wilmington

A marker dedication was held Wednesday afternoon for a toddler who was killed after being hit by a car in 2019, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Marker dedication held for toddler killed in 2019 Carolina Beach accident

Thousands of cars and trucks cause wear-and-tear to streets across Wilmington daily and the city said it’s a never-ending chore to upkeep those city-maintained streets, (Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

City of Wilmington working to rehabilitate streets

Over the past year, several townhomes have been approved for development along Carolina Beach Road, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Townhomes continue to populate Carolina Beach Road

One beach town is receiving a large chunk of money thanks to the finalized state budget, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

State Budget allocates around $20 million to Surf City

Wilmington is known for its' film industry -- and one business in the area is helping young filmmakers get their start, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Cucalorus holds a ‘Works-in-Progress’ program for new filmmakers

Ahead of Ophelia's arrival, Gov. Roy Cooper signed a state of emergency which will help provide for swift response and recovery after the system passes, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Pender County Emergency Services keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Ophelia

Some Cape Fear Academy students hopped on the ferry to head to Bald Head Island Thursday morning for a field trip with a special purpose, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Cape Fear Academy Students travel to Bald Head Island to plant sea oats

A Brunswick County man has raised nearly half a million dollars for the 'Wounded Warrior Project' and in a unique way, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

‘Golf Balls as Gifts’ raises nearly $500,000 for the ‘Wounded Warrior Project’

The New Hanover County Schools Policy Committee met Tuesday morning to discuss its policies and possibly update some of them, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

New Hanover County Schools Policy Committee discusses staff-student relationships

At Cape Fear Community Colleges' north campus, a partnership between the college and ‘Genesis Block’ is providing students with a delicious opportunity, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

‘Block Eatz’ comes to Cape Fear Community College’s North Campus

Wilmington Fire Department investigating after explosion at gun range

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