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It's Flag Day and many area organizations are observing the holiday through retiring their old flags and flying a new one, (Photo: MGN).

Flag Day: significance and flag etiquette for a proper retirement

Emily Andrews,

June 14, 2024

One of Wilmington's own is participating in a more than 600-mile bike ride charity event, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Fire Department's Chief Mason to ride in 12th annual Carolina Brotherhood Ride

Emily Andrews,

June 13, 2024

A popular spot in downtown Wilmington has been getting fined for hosting free music concerts, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington's The Eagle's Dare facing fines due to weekly concert series, hopeful to find a solution in the near future

Emily Andrews,

June 13, 2024

An outdoor music venue is set to make its debut in Brunswick County next spring. WWAY spoke to the people behind the blueprint on Wednesday, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Brunswick County outdoor music venue expected to open next spring, details surrounding the project and reaction

Emily Andrews,

June 12, 2024

Oh, deer! It's fawn season which means you may see more of these baby deer firsthand. But wildlife experts said there are a number of do's and don'ts if you happen to come across one, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Fawn season upon us, what to do if you stumble upon one

Emily Andrews,

June 12, 2024

A calabash diver is labeling his latest find his greatest find, (Photo: Courtesy of John Connor).

Lost bracelet found in Myrtle Beach, uncovers cherished love story involving fallen New Jersey police officer

Emily Andrews,

June 11, 2024

We're just over a week into hurricane season and according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, crews in our area are ready for potential future storms, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

NCDOT shares an inside look at preparation before storms hit

Emily Andrews,

June 11, 2024

According to AAA, nearly half of all teen driver fatalities happen during this time. Additionally, during the “100 deadliest days,” seven people die every day from crashes involving teen drivers. (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Traffic safety experts warn of the '100 deadliest days of summer' for teen drivers

Nate Mauldin,

June 10, 2024

MeMa's Chick’n and Ribs will soon occupy space at 8232 Market St., where J. Michael's Philly Deli used to be. (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

MeMa's Chick'n & Ribs coming to Porter's Neck

Nate Mauldin,

June 10, 2024

One Brunswick County beach town is doing something unique to recognize some of the people who live there and those that visit, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Sunset Beach scouts out folks for trending hashtag highlighting stories of those in the community

Emily Andrews,

June 10, 2024

The Southport Police Department is moving to another temporary home. Southport's Police Department is currently located off N. Howe Street, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Southport Police Department moving near the Walmart intersection on Hwy. 211

Emily Andrews,

June 10, 2024

Although the fire did not destroy the exterior of the structure, the building's interior, including furniture, photographs, and historical documents were all lost in the fire. (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Oak Island Masonic Lodge reopens after November fire

Nate Mauldin,

June 9, 2024

The sunflower maze off Blue Clay Rd. is the largest in New Hanover County, and will last for two and a half weeks until another sunflower maze will open, lasting until mid-July. (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Trask Family Farms' Sunflower Maze now open

Nate Mauldin,

June 9, 2024

The first ever Funky Flowers Fest was held on Sunday. (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

First ever Funky Flowers Fest held at Waterline Brewing

Nate Mauldin,

June 9, 2024

The 2024 Hurricane Expo was held at the Leland Cultural Arts Center on Saturday. (Photo: WWAY)

Leland Cultural Arts Center hosts 2024 Hurricane Expo

WWAY News,

June 9, 2024

A view of Sunset Terrace where a family member said the teens' vehicle lost control and careened into a ditch before flipping several times. (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

New details on fatal crash involving four Whiteville High School athletes

Nate Mauldin,

June 8, 2024

City of Wilmington to remove several trees along Market St., work begins Monday

Emily Andrews,

June 7, 2024

The Historic Wilmington Foundation is undergoing a leadership change, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Historic Wilmington Foundation Executive Director Travis Gilbert resigns, Interim steps in

Emily Andrews,

June 7, 2024

A house in Surf City caught fire overnight leaving one family without a home. The fire broke out at the home in the 11-hundred block of S. Topsail Dr. around 8:30 Wednesday night, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Surf City house fire displaces residents

Emily Andrews,

June 6, 2024

A new exhibit in a Topsail Island museum is shining a spotlight on African American heritage, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Topsail Island museum features exhibit on African American heritage

Emily Andrews,

June 6, 2024

In addition to being instrumental in the tar and turpentine trade along the Black River, the home also served as a backdrop for several films in the 1990s. (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Good bones: Historic Pender County home faces uncertain future

Nate Mauldin,

June 5, 2024

Southportweb

Southport Board of Aldermen discuss budget gap, water and sewer merger

Nate Mauldin,

June 5, 2024

President Joe Biden has proclaimed June as Pride Month. It's a time for the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate its diversity and accomplishments, (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY News).

New Hanover County Schools responds after posting then deleting Pride Month Facebook post

Emily Andrews,

June 5, 2024

Thursday marks 80 years since the D-Day Normandy Landings, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

WWII historian shares stories about Wilmington's connection to D-Day, 80 years later

Emily Andrews,

June 5, 2024