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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

Nate Mauldin,

April 14, 2024

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'

Nate Mauldin,

April 14, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 13, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 13, 2024

The city of Whiteville has several agencies requesting more money for additional staff following a city council budget meeting earlier this week, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Whiteville Police, Fire seeks funding for additional staff

Emily Andrews,

April 12, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 12, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 12, 2024

One Wilmington native is going national after winning the title of Miss Black North Carolina USA, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington native crowned as Miss Black NC USA

Emily Andrews,

April 11, 2024

A budget work session took place in New Hanover County Thursday afternoon discussing the upcoming fiscal year, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

New Hanover County holds budget work session, revisits school district funding

Emily Andrews,

April 11, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 10, 2024

A groundbreaking event is allowing an airport to soar to new heights, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Columbus County Municipal Airport holds groundbreaking event for new terminal

Emily Andrews,

April 10, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 10, 2024

On Wednesday, EPA Administrator Michael Regan was in Fayetteville to announce new national drinking water standards for PFAS, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

A closer look at EPA's news conference held, new national drinking water standards

Emily Andrews,

April 10, 2024

The deadline to file your taxes is quickly approaching. Here's your reminder if you're still crunching the numbers, (Photo: Pexels).

The deadline to file taxes is approaching, here's a few reminders

Emily Andrews,

April 9, 2024

A Brunswick County beach town is facing scrutiny after a forged signature was discovered on a town check, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

S.B.I. investigates Town of Sunset Beach after forged signature on town check was discovered

Emily Andrews,

April 9, 2024

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Pet Pals: Feist mix looking for forever home

WWAY News,

April 9, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 8, 2024

A new Novant Health initiative is seeking to help patients who have suffered an opioid overdose. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

New Novant Health program hopes to reduce opioid overdoses

Nate Mauldin,

April 8, 2024

Some Leland residents are expressing concerns over homeless individuals in parts of the area, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Leland residents express concerns of homeless people residing underneath U.S. 17 bypass

Emily Andrews,

April 8, 2024

The Wilmington Professional Firefighters Association is aiding one of its own who lost his home in a fire, (Photo: WFD).

Wilmington Fire Department firefighter loses home and dog to house fire

Emily Andrews,

April 8, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 7, 2024

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'

Nate Mauldin,

April 7, 2024

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

Police searching for missing boater in Oak Island

Nate Mauldin,

April 7, 2024

The 77th annual North Carolina Azalea Festival is underway, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Azalea Festival Garden Tour Ribbon Cutting Ceremony takes place at Cameron Art Museum

Emily Andrews,

April 5, 2024