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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

Work on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge’s eastbound lanes began at 7 p.m. on Monday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News

Reminder: westbound lanes of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge close Monday night

Emily Andrews,

April 5, 2024

An inaugural event in Brunswick County explored life sciences and medical technology in the area, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Leland hosts Life Science and Medical Technology Summit

Emily Andrews,

April 4, 2024

A story of being in the right place at the right time. A choking baby was saved by a sheriff's deputy. WWAY spoke with that deputy and the baby's grateful father on Thursday, (Photo: Courtesy of David Canup).

WWAY speaks with grateful father and life saving deputy of choking child

Emily Andrews,

April 4, 2024

Residents at a Wilmington apartment complex are flooded with frustration after sewage problems left them with unfit living conditions, (Photo: Courtesy of Vickie Thomas).

Residents at a Wilmington apartment complex suffering through sewage pipe problems

Emily Andrews,

April 3, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 3, 2024

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

Brunswick County Senior Games holds opening ceremony

Nate Mauldin,

April 3, 2024

April is National Donate Life Month. On Tuesday, WWAY caught up with a Shallotte man who recently received his life saving donation, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Brunswick County man celebrates National Donate Life Month with his new kidney

Emily Andrews,

April 2, 2024

Closing statements began Tuesday in the trial of a man charged in a 2021 murder, (Photo: WWAY News).

Closing statements in trial for man charged in Bladen County woman's 2021 death

Emily Andrews,

April 2, 2024

A restaurant is pioneering ways to pay it forward, (Photo: Tee-Time Cafe's Facebook Page).

Tee-Time Cafe in Shallotte offering pre-paid meals for those in need

Emily Andrews,

April 2, 2024

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Pet Pals: Husky mix looking for forever home

WWAY News,

April 2, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

April 1, 2024

The Wilmington Police Department is adding a new and improved way to patrol the Port City. They're rolling out new body cameras, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Police Department invests in new and improved body cameras

Emily Andrews,

April 1, 2024

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

Sinkhole in Supply now repaired

Nate Mauldin,

April 1, 2024

March Madness continues and one player's grandmother is hopeful to see her granddaughter in action during the Final Four, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Whiteville Grandmother hopeful to see granddaughter, Ashley alum and NC State star Saniya Rivers, play in the Final Four

Emily Andrews,

April 1, 2024

“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

Nate Mauldin,

March 31, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

March 31, 2024

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

Nate Mauldin,

March 29, 2024

The Seaside Christian Fellowship of Ocean Isle Beach held a re-enactment of the crucifixion while walking down main street in Shallotte. The church's 11th annual Walk for Jesus is meant to mirror Jesus' walk to his crucifixion. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Ocean Isle church hosts crucifixion reenactment for Good Friday

WWAY News,

March 29, 2024

A New Hanover County cake decorator is sweet and savvy on social media, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington cake decorator finds newfound passion as a content creator

Emily Andrews,

March 28, 2024

Last week, a 16-year-old student allegedly brought a loaded gun onto school grounds at Laney High School. A New Hanover County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said the weapon the student had is known as a "ghost gun," (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Police explains ghost guns

Emily Andrews,

March 28, 2024

People are still smiling after an annual Easter egg hunt in New Hanover County on Wednesday, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington's MLK Center hosts adults with disabilities Easter egg hunt

Emily Andrews,

March 27, 2024