Author: Emily Andrews

One long-time business is celebrating a huge milestone – 125 years of serving the community, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

‘Pierce & Co.’ celebrates 125 years as a general store in Columbus County

Five years following Hurricane Florence, we spoke with a Whiteville City official who shared his memories of the unforgiving storm, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

A look at Columbus County 5 years following Hurricane Florence

Health officials in New Hanover County recently confirmed that some mosquitoes in the county have tested positive for West Nile Virus, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

New Hanover County Vector Control tells how you can help reduce mosquitoes at your house

Gov. Roy Cooper made a stop at a Cape Fear preschool Wednesday afternoon, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Gov. Cooper announces new funding for North Carolina Pre-K classrooms

Older adults lose billions of dollars each year to scams. The ‘Cape Fear Elder Abuse Prevention Network’ held an event Tuesday to create awareness about some of the ways people are scammed, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

‘Scam Jam’ warns older adults of common online scams

One business in New Hanover County is expanding and even breaking ground on a new headquarters. The German-based manufacturer, 'Kesseböhmer', broke ground on a new facility off U.S. Hwy. 421 Tuesday morning, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

German based business expanding in the Cape Fear

Former World Trade Center employee visits schools educating students on 9/11

Wilmington Fire Department remembers 9/11

Man and woman sentenced for 1997 abuse resulting in 2018 death

Shallotte man sentenced in triple fatal boating accident

The Salvation Army holds an open house

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Lake Waccamaw ranks #4 on a scale for best skinny dipping spots in NC

Columbus County educator of nearly 70 years, Everlene Davis, shares her story

First Responders are hard at work on Labor Day

‘Halloween 365’ preps for their busiest time of the year

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Concerns over swimming at Wrightsville Beach for Labor Day weekend following Tropical Storm Idalia

A look at New Hanover County following Idalia

Businesses in Downtown Whiteville see flooded streets and shops

Folks hit the grocery store to prepare for Idalia

Carolina Beach business closes its doors temporarily after accident Sunday morning

Water Rescue Agencies caution those visiting area beaches as Idalia approaches

Rental house in Carolina Beach caught fire over the weekend

Schools in the Cape Fear celebrating their first day back from summer vacation

One woman shares the story of her brother who died from a fentanyl overdose

Tabor City School holds ribbon cutting in Columbus County

The Triangle and Cape Fear come together in preparation for National Suicide Prevention Week

North Brunswick High School welcoming back students with new classrooms

Superintendent: New school year to bring growth opportunities in Bladen County

New Hanover County hears nCino Sports Park update and request for funding consideration

Pender County Schools Superintendent Brad Breedlove sets new expectations for the school year

Pender County workshop fostering a plan to see and report abuse

Proposed RV park plan was “given the green light” by Wilmington City Council

New Hanover County school nurses undergo training to ‘stop the bleed’

Residents in Eden Village are settling into their homes

Concern for coyotes in Brunswick County

An insider’s look at the new Lowe’s in Leland

Pink Floyd Tribute Band: ‘Brit Floyd’ coming to the Cape Fear

NCDOT rolling out two new apprenticeship programs

Reoccurring overnight drop offs at a Columbus County animal shelter

Reggae Café mentoring youth in Columbus County

A look ahead at UNCW parking before the start of the fall semester

New Hanover County School Board Member stresses importance of school bus safety

Countywide scrapbook attracting thousands in Columbus County

C. Ashley Gore makes history as Senior Resident Superior Court Judge

Travel Advisory reiterated for Haiti following American nurse kidnapping

Columbus Christian Academy prepares to welcome back students

UNCW taking on the challenge of housing more students than anticipated

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Drug detection canine being added to each New Hanover County high school this year

Protect your pets from the hot pavement and heat this summer

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