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A Columbus County broadcasting business is cleaning up and assessing the damage this evening following a weekend fire, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

WTXY 103.9 cleans up after weekend fire in Whiteville

Emily Andrews,

March 18, 2024

Wilmington City Council met for an agenda briefing on Monday ahead of their meeting on Tuesday evening. The first of the two items on the agenda was the joint strategic plan between the city of Wilmington and New Hanover County to support the area’s homeless population. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

City, county present plan to address homelessness in New Hanover County

Nate Mauldin,

March 18, 2024

Work on a feature length film began in downtown Wilmington on Monday. Wilmington-based production company BR Films is behind the filming at the corner of 5th Ave and Walnut St. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Filming begins in Wilmington on BET original movie

Nate Mauldin,

March 18, 2024

Wilmington City Council met for an agenda briefing on Monday. One of the two agenda items that council discussed is the availability of ADA access at Live Oak Bank Pavillion. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

City officials to add additional ADA parking at Live Oak Bank Pavillion

Nate Mauldin,

March 18, 2024

The 14th annual Southern Farm Days celebration wrapped up on Sunday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Southern Farm Days wraps up three-day festival

Nate Mauldin,

March 17, 2024

The 25th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade kicked off on Saturday in downtown Wilmington. Hundreds of people lining the streets dawning their best green attire. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade held in downtown Wilmington

Nate Mauldin,

March 16, 2024

Restoration of the Old Baldy Lighthouse is now complete. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Restoration work on Old Baldy Lighthouse complete

Nate Mauldin,

March 15, 2024

Many people who commute to the island say a new proposed ferry schedule that will operate on a 45-minute interval instead of 30-minute one will force them to board the ferry an hour and a half earlier, or later than they already do. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Bald Head Island residents and commuters frustrated with proposed ferry schedule change

Nate Mauldin,

March 15, 2024

The official process is underway for certifying North Carolina's primary election results, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Canvassing takes place across the state

Emily Andrews,

March 15, 2024

St. Patrick's Day is this weekend which means many area Irish pubs and restaurants are expecting a see a lot of green, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Irish restaurant prepares for the green-filled weekend

Emily Andrews,

March 15, 2024

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Once in a lifetime: WWAY spends night 40 miles off coast at Frying Pan Tower

Hannah Patrick, Sydney Bouchelle,

March 15, 2024

It's Pi Day and dozens of “mathletes” are gathered at UNCW to celebrate the well-known number, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

UNCW hosts Pi day event, area "mathletes" compete

Emily Andrews,

March 14, 2024

A popular Downtown Wilmington brewery will be closing its doors soon, making it one of several Cape Fear breweries shutting down over the past few months, (Photo: WWAY News).

Struggling breweries, or businesses in general: Economist responds

Emily Andrews,

March 14, 2024

Frustration among environmental activists this week as the Lear Corporation in Kenansville seeks a renewal permit with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Lear Corp. seeks permit renewal to dump PFAS into Cape Fear River

Nate Mauldin,

March 13, 2024

A first-ever Employee of the Year Ceremony took place to honor the lives of those who work to keep people in the community safe every day, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Bladen County Sheriff's Office holds first-ever employee awards ceremony

Emily Andrews,

March 13, 2024

Congressman David Rouzer invited Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker as his guest to last week's State of the Union address, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker recalls his visit to the State of the Union

Emily Andrews,

March 13, 2024

Young people and politics. Preparations are underway for November's election and for many, it'll be their first-time voting, (Photo: WWAY News).

Young people and politics: local leaders encourage first time voters to use their voice

Emily Andrews,

March 12, 2024

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Pet Pals: Spunky 11-month old pup looking for forever home

WWAY News,

March 12, 2024

Ramadan is underway and Muslims worldwide will observe what they call the "holy month" until April 9, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Ramadan underway, area Muslims approach the month with mixed emotions

Emily Andrews,

March 11, 2024

It's been one week since the death of a New Hanover County woman who was killed near the Murrayville community, (Photo: Courtesy of Victoria Allen).

One week passes since the murder of Murrayville woman, sister speaks out

Emily Andrews,

March 11, 2024

Work on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is moving along on schedule. (Photo courtesy NCDOT)

Work on the CFMB moving along on schedule

Nate Mauldin,

March 11, 2024

Two pedestrians were killed on Saturday in separate crashes on the same road. (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Two pedestrians killed crossing South College on the same day

Nate Mauldin,

March 11, 2024

At American Legion Post 129 on Saturday, Ida Levesque—though most people call her Miss Ida—celebrated 100 years of a life well lived. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

The party of the century: WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Nate Mauldin,

March 10, 2024

Over the past few weeks, the Rotary Club has organized three free dental clinics for children at St. Mary Health Center. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Wilmington Rotary Club holds free pediatric dental clinic

Nate Mauldin,

March 9, 2024