Author: Nate Mauldin

An agreement between the owner of the gentlemen's club, Jerry Reid, and county attorneys was signed March 22. The agreement establishes that the county can use the parking spaces for free, Monday through Friday. (Photo:WWAY)

New Hanover County reaches agreement with Cheetah Gentlemen’s Club

The protest comes in response to a UNC Board of Governors proposal that takes aim at diversity, equity, and inclusion on college campuses. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

UNCW students protest proposed DEI policy change

While the algae isn't harmful to wildlife, Grogan noted blooms of this magnitude are not natural for the lake, and that one of the biggest contributing problems is stormwater runoff. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

What’s going on with Greenfield Lake?: UNCW marine biologist explains

Wilmington-based tequila brand sues distribution companies after 19,000 bottles were stolen

The free family friendly event had a great turnout this year, with the historic grounds of the Bellamy mansion hosting pony rides, a petting zoo, live music, storytelling and more. The museum is also celebrating 30 years of existence this month. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Bellamy Mansion Museum hosts Family Fun Day

The event gives kids and adults alike the chance to try adaptive bikes for free, along with giveaways and a bike safety course. Adaptive bikes are designed to enable biking for people of all ages and abilities. This is the first event of its kind in Wilmington. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Community partners host first Inclusive Bike Rodeo

The training exercise was held at the New Hanover County Health and Human Services Building, and was organized by the New Hanover County Sherrif's Office in collaboration with local police, fire, and EMS services. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

EMS, law enforcement hold active shooter training exercise

On Saturday, community volunteers along with the American Red Cross, State Fire Marshall, State Farm, and the Supply Fire Department went to houses in the area to install new smoke detectors free of charge. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

‘Sound the Alarm’ campaign offers free smoke detectors to those in need

On Friday morning, 60 new American citizens celebrate the completion of a process that takes years, and even decades. For many, it's an emotional moment. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Moores Creek National Battlefield welcomes 60 new American citizens at naturalization ceremony

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Why proposed Raleigh-to-Wilmington train will go through Goldsboro

Many crop and livestock farmers worry the future of the industry could be in jeopardy. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

NC farmers sound alarm: Industry future at risk amidst rising challenges

Passover, one of the most scared Jewish holidays, begins at sundown Monday, but this year's celebration is bittersweet. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Wilmington’s Temple of Israel prepares for Passover, celebrating freedom amidst reflection

While this week started out cold, as the temperatures warm up many golfers will be returning to the course. But if you're looking to tee off, there are a few things you can do to prevent an injury. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Preventing golf injuries: Expert tips as golfers return to the course

"Clean Up America" that's the goal of a nationwide trash clean up event held by the American Conservation Coalition today. Cities across the country participated, including Wilmington. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Porty City ACC takes part in ‘Clean Up America’ initiative at Greenfield Park

The free catalytic converter anti-theft event is a collaboration between AAA, New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, and National Insurance Crime Bureau. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

AAA hosts free catalytic converter anti-theft event

Organizers with the Fund the Future campaign held a supply drive for teachers on Saturday. Organizers also collected signatures for a petition that demands no student-facing positions to be cut from the district. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

‘Fund the Future’ campaign holds teacher supply drive

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Democratic veterans rally against Trump’s arrival to Port City Saturday

The National Foundation for transplants is shutting its doors, leaving many in need of a transplant without money the foundation raised in their names. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Thousands left without funds as National Foundation for Transplants closes

Edward Teach Brewery has dropped a defamation lawsuit after the defendant issued an apology. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Edward Teach drops defamation lawsuit after defendant apology

After the Wrightsville Beach Museum was evicted from the 100-year-old Ewing-Bordeaux Cottage last month, it seemed the museum would be unable to return to the structure, but that may soon change. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Wrightsville Beach Museum could return to historic cottage after eviction

The district is facing a $20 million budget shortfall with up to 110 positions that will need to be cut to balance the budget. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

‘What do we want to save?’: New Hanover County Board of Education discusses budget cuts

While the updated budget still includes that proposed smaller increase, some residents at the meeting were frustrated with the council's decision to enter a closed session for an hour and a half at the beginning of the meeting. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Leland Town Council receives update on budget proposal

New Hanover County has entered into an agreement to support the expansion of Wilmington Trade Center, a business park on US Highway 421 near the I-140 interchange. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

New Hanover County investing $3.3 million in industrial center

Councilwoman Salette Andrews will represent Wilmington with the National League of Cities' 2024 Energy Environment and Natural Resources Federal Advocacy Committee. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Councilwoman to represent Wilmington in federal committee

A new river cruise is teaching history inspired by the TV and book series "Outlander." The tour is hosted in collaboration with Wilmington Water Tours and the Burgwin Wright House. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

River cruise explores local history of TV and book series ‘Outlander’

The tax increase was originally set at 70%. Council later dropped that to 17%, but many residents feel that any increase is too much. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Leland residents protest proposed tax hike outside town hall

The first Riverfront Farmers Market of the season was held along Dock St. between 2nd and Water St. on Saturday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Wilmington hosts first Riverfront Famers’ Market of the season

There's been disagreement among New Hanover County Commissioners this week as they address the future of a violence intervention task force known as Port City United. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

County commissioners divided as Port City United funding remains uncertain

Students from the high school's Adult Community Health Worker Club raised more than a hundred dollars and collected 5-hundred toiletry items for people in need. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Wilmington Early College HS club raises money and supplies for Sokoto house

Wilmington resident Pam Woodell became the second person in the US to receive a procedure known as Pulse Field Ablation, which is designed to treat AFib. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Wilmington woman becomes first person in NC to receive new heart procedure

The Brandy Myers Memorial Playground is now open at Lake Park in Carolina Beach. Funding for the project came from a donation by NASCAR Crew Member Danny "Chocolate" Myers and his wife Caron as a memorial to Caron's daughter Brandy, who died from leukemia in 1987. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Brandy Myers Memorial Playground unveiled in Carolina Beach

Waiting at the DMV—it's a necessary task that many people dread—but we wanted to find out why some locations in the Cape Fear have been seeing lines out the door. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Multiple closed DMV locations to reopen

New Novant Health program hopes to reduce opioid overdoses

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WPD tests new body cams during 77th Azalea Festival

Funding public schools: that's the mission of a new campaign launched by educators and advocates. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

‘Fund the Future’ campaign challenges potential job cuts in New Hanover County Schools

Mayor Bill Saffo presented Highsmith with a proclamation, declaring April 6 as "Alex Highsmith Day." (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Wilmington declares April 6 ‘Alex Highsmith Day’

47-year-old Jeffrey Kale (Photo:Oak Island Police Department)

Police searching for missing boater in Oak Island

Azalea Fest Parade

City of Wilmington hosts 77th annual Azalea Parade

A familiar sight for drivers in Supply. "The Skeletons" as they are affectionately known have been posing on the side of Boone's Neck Rd. for nearly two years... Changing costumes and positions for nearly every holiday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Skeletons of Supply: Beloved roadside display survives vandalism

The Brunswick County Senior Games held it’s opening ceremony on Wednesday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Brunswick County Senior Games holds opening ceremony

Since 2010, the Holden Beach Pavilion has hosted concerts and events on the island. After an engineer declared the structure unsafe, the town's board of commissioners voted to demolish it at their March 19 meeting. Commissioners said the report revealed the cost of repairing the pavilion would be more than the cost to rebuild. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Holden Beach pavilion to be demolished, residents respond

A sinkhole that opened in Supply near Holden Beach is now repaired. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Sinkhole in Supply now repaired

“Rediscover Downtown" is a new campaign created by Front Street Brewery to bolster commerce in downtown Wilmington. Public Relations Manager Miranda Mccord said the idea was developed to bring customers to the area. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Wilmington businesses collaborate for ‘Rediscover Downtown’ campaign

As the sun rises on easter Sunday, members of St. James Episcopal Parish in Wilmington worship, recognizing the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But this is not your typical Sunday service. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Easter sunrise: St. James Episcopal Parish worships atop tower

Azalea Sweep

Volunteers ‘sweep’ ahead of 77th annual North Carolina Azalea Festival

Bw House

Burgwin Wright House hosts annual White Elephant Yard Sale

For bride and groom-to-be Katie Hoben and Luke LePage, the Lockwood Folly Country Club was their perfect wedding venue. But after a fire destroyed the pool house that was meant to be their bridal suite last Saturday, they had just seven days to find a new place to get ready. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Neighbors’ generosity saves wedding after venue fire

The Wrightsville Beach Museum is rushing to get historic artifacts out of the Bordeaux Cottage. The museum is being evicted from the 100-year-old cottage by the town. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Town evicts Wrightsville Beach Museum from historic cottage

Palm Sunday Church

Christians celebrate Palm Sunday to begin Holy Week

Fries and cocktails are the signature of Wilmington bar Sauce’d, but because of a new state law that will soon go into effect, owner Courtney Osgood said their renowned fries may soon be off the menu. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

NC bars making big changes after new state law

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