Author: Matthew Huddleston

Local organization provided free COVID testing on Saturday

Dozens brave the cold waters at Wrightsville Beach to raise money for local police

Carolina Beach State Park saw more visitors in 2020 than ever before

Residents in Hampstead’s Belvedere neighborhood are experiencing multiple water concerns

Oleander Drive Fire Station 10 adds cistern to collect rain water for multiple uses

Many locals feel the Wilmington Riverwalk should be voted best in the country

Former local standout & MLB star Trot Nixon remembers the life & career of Hank Aaron

New off-road mobility vehicles help those with disabilities gain more independence

Future of downtown confederate statue bases remain uncertain

One local business is looking to help those hunting for a new job (Photo: Matthew Huddleston/WWAY)

New Cape Fear business helping with the search for a job

Mix of emotions across the country this Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Beer

‘The Hop Yard’ opens second location in downtown Wilmington

Wilmington Jewish Film Festival streaming ‘Aulcie’ online through Monday evening

Flags

Cameron Art Museum honors Martin Luther King Jr. with “I Have A Dream” peace flags

Missing for five years, family of Ebonee Spears still looking for answers

Downtown Wilmington could be getting a new grocery store soon

Brunswick County asks governor’s office for more COVID vaccines

Mask protestors

Numerous anti-mask protesters turn out at Mayfaire Town Center

Annual Carolina Beach dune replenishment canceled this year due to virus concerns

Internet

Battleship North Carolina providing free Wi-Fi for students learning remotely

Thrift store

Thrift store donations spike as people look to tidy up to start 2021

Shoe store

Warehouse pop-up shoe store opens for a limited time in Wilmington

Food

Foods you should & shouldn’t eat on New Year’s Day to bring good luck

Hell's Kitchen is hosting a New Year's Eve celebration this Thursday night (Photo: Matthew Huddleston/WWAY)

Hell’s Kitchen is hosting ‘New Year’s Around the World’ this Thursday night

Store returns

Stores across the Cape Fear experiencing a spike in gift returns

Funeral

Funeral held for Marvin Patrick, member of Wilmington Ten

Northside Food Co-op distributes dozens of free lunches to the community

Bikes

‘A Bike for Every Child’ gives away over 200 bikes to local children

Food

‘Spread the Love’ Feast organized in empty Wilmington parking lot

Cemetery

Volunteers place thousands of wreaths by grave stones at Wilmington National Cemetery

Fire

WFD has tips for staying warm and safe this winter

Toys for tots

Local Toys for Tots volunteers distribute thousands of toys in Shallotte

Fire department volunteer donates toy truck collection dating back to 1980s

YMCA

YMCA keeping COVID cases low across North Carolina

Police

Authorities plead for help finding driver who hit New Hanover Co. deputy

UNCW graduation

UNCW held a virtual graduation ceremony online Saturday morning

Sand castle

Carolina Beach hosts its first-ever sand castle building competition

Christmas trees

Christmas trees are becoming harder to find as the holiday approaches

UNCW students

UNCW students preparing for virtual graduation ceremony

Church

Trinity United Methodist Church to provide a warm place for people to sleep this winter

Bikes

Jimmy’s at Red Dogs collecting bikes for local children

With winter two weeks away, now is the time to prepare

Lacrosse

Fundraiser held in Carolina Beach for Carolina Coast Lacrosse

Toys for Tots

Leland Walmart held a Toys for Tots drive on Saturday

Santa

You can still visit Santa at Mayfaire — just six feet away

Protecting your outdoor plants from the first freeze of the season

Local teacher adapting to the pandemic to keep students engaged during class

‘So What Now?’, Inc. provided free COVID tests & meals on Saturday

Clothing collection

UNCW helps collect clothes for people in Honduras impacted by hurricanes

Turkey giveaway

‘The Kitchen Man’ gives away over 500 turkeys for Thanksgiving

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