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"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

Nate Mauldin,

April 21, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 21, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 21, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 19, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 19, 2024

A New Hanover County School is celebrating its centennial anniversary, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wrightsboro Elementary School holds centennial celebration

Emily Andrews,

April 19, 2024

Family and friends of a boater who has been missing for more than three weeks are still waiting for answers about his disappearance, (Photo: Oak Island Police Department).

Coast Guard still in search of missing boater in Oak Island

Emily Andrews,

April 19, 2024

A groundbreaking held on Thursday marked the continuation of building community, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on new restore

Emily Andrews,

April 18, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 17, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 17, 2024

The City of Wilmington is trying to make one area more walkable by adding two-and-a-half miles of sidewalks along a busy road. But for one homeowner, it could come at a cost, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wrightsville Ave. historic house faced with fear of future sidewalks

Emily Andrews,

April 16, 2024

Governor Roy Cooper is continuing to promote 2024 as "the year of public schools," (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Gov. Cooper visits a New Hanover County school

Emily Andrews,

April 16, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 15, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 15, 2024

A Wilmington man is facing several charges after a shooting at a dance club early Sunday morning, (Photo: WWAY News).

Wilmington PD responds to Pravda shooting, night club shares statement online

Emily Andrews,

April 15, 2024

One crime program is no longer active. We're taking a look at another agency that runs a similar operation, (Photo: WWAY News).

New Hanover County Crime Stoppers inactive, similar program ran by Wilmington PD

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April 15, 2024

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