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Billie Paige of Leland is calling for increased safety after a ride malfunction in Carolina Beach. (Photo: WWAY)

Carolina Beach Ferris wheel land agreement remains unsecured

Nate Mauldin,

February 2, 2024

Fate of Holden Beach Fishing Pier remains undecided

Nate Mauldin,

January 31, 2024

The Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern North Carolina is expanding services. (Photo:WWAY News)

Boys and Girls Club to expand to Brunswick county

Nate Mauldin,

January 29, 2024

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

Wilmington residents react to the CFMB eastbound lane closures

Nate Mauldin,

January 29, 2024

Signs that read "closed due to bomb threat" were taped on the doors of the brewery. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Wilmington brewery closed due to alleged bomb threat

Nate Mauldin,

January 28, 2024

Barricades have been placed along Third St. in downtown Wilmington, preventing crossovers at Queen, Church, Nun, and Orange streets. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

NCDOT places barricades on Third St. ahead of CFMB eastbound lane closure

Nate Mauldin,

January 28, 2024

UNCW hosted its annual FAFSA day on Saturday. The event was held in Bear Hall, giving students and parents the chance to talk to financial aid experts. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

UNCW holds 2024 FAFSA Day

Nate Mauldin,

January 27, 2024

The Cape Fear Surfrider Foundation held their 10th annual Holiday Tree Dune Replenishment on Saturday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Cape Fear Surfrider hosts 10th annual Holiday Tree Dune Replenishment

Nate Mauldin,

January 27, 2024

As we get closer to the partial closure of one of the Cape Fear's busiest bridges, many residents on the west side of the river are exploring new ways to get across. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Southport residents prep for alternative routes to cross Cape Fear River

Nate Mauldin,

January 26, 2024

It's been one year since the disappearance of a North Myrtle Beach boater attracted national attention, (Photo: Courtesy of Aiden Thomas).

Friend remembers Tyler Doyle, boater who went missing 1 year ago

Emily Andrews,

January 26, 2024

There appears to be a shortage of health care workers in Columbus County and they're workshopping ways to make up for it, (Photo: WWAY News).

Columbus County combating health care worker shortage

Emily Andrews,

January 26, 2024

We've talked a lot about New Hanover County leaders opposing the use of tolls on a replacement for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. But not everyone agrees, (Photo: WWAY News).

Wilmington leaders considering all options to fund Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

Emily Andrews,

January 25, 2024

The Cape Fear Homeless Continuum of Care conducted its annual census of New Hanover County’s homeless population on Wednesday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

CFHCOC coducts census of homeless population

Nate Mauldin,

January 24, 2024

Newcomers school is an umbrella term for a school for foreign-born students who have recently arrived in the United States, (Photo: WWAY News).

New Hanover County Schools responds on the concept of a newcomers school

WWAY News,

January 24, 2024

The Cargo District has been a Wilmington staple over the past few years and it's finding ways to get creative and draw more people in, (Photo: WWAY News).

Wilmington's Cargo District breaks ground on a food court

Emily Andrews,

January 24, 2024

A newcomer school is an umbrella term for a school for foreign-born students who have recently arrived in the United States, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Conversations about a newcomer school are on the table in New Hanover County

Emily Andrews,

January 23, 2024

Pet Pals: Husky/shepard Mix 'norman' Looking For Forever Home

Pet Pals: Husky/Shepard mix 'Norman' looking for forever home

WWAY News,

January 23, 2024

The Columbus County Courthouse is a historic landmark dating back to 1914 in downtown Whiteville, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

A love story that led to a longer life for the historic Columbus County Court House

Emily Andrews,

January 22, 2024

Firefighters in North Topsail Beach are undergoing a transition to a new station. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

North Topsail Beach fire station to be demolished next month

Nate Mauldin,

January 22, 2024

The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital received dozens of new patients on Monday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Dozens of cold stunned sea turtles arrive at rehabilitation center

Nate Mauldin,

January 22, 2024

As temperatures in the Cape Fear drop to their lowest in years, one organization is working to warm hearts, and bellies. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

The Healing Place outdoor soup kitchen braves the cold

Nate Mauldin,

January 21, 2024

The New Hanover County Hispanic-Latino Commission partnered up with the City of Wilmington and three local organizations to hold a resource fair on Saturday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

New Hanover County Hispanic-Latino Commission hosts resource fair

Nate Mauldin,

January 20, 2024

Walmart locations around the country held their first Wellness Day of 2024 on Saturday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Walmart holds first Wellness Day of 2024

Nate Mauldin,

January 20, 2024

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and conversations are taking place in Wilmington to promote community awareness, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Wilmington residents gather to promote awareness

Emily Andrews,

January 20, 2024