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Police are investigating a break-in at Guiton’s Drug Store that happened on December 29 in downtown Whiteville. The suspect stole around $16,000 of prescription items, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

A Whiteville pharmacy break-in results in loss of $16,000 worth of prescription items

Emily Andrews,

January 5, 2024

Lots of people making a toast to taking on the challenge of dry January, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

People in the Cape Fear making a toast to dry January with the help of a Wilmington business

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January 4, 2024

Solar energy is environmentally friendly and the lower energy bill often advertised is rather tempting, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Solar panel problems: What to know before making the switch

Emily Andrews,

January 4, 2024

Researchers have spent more than a year following the progress of the world's first partial heart transplant of an infant at Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center, (Photo: The Monroe Family.)

World's first partial heart transplant proves successful through soon to be two-year-old

Emily Andrews,

January 3, 2024

For many, the new year means "out with the old, in with the new," (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Closet cleanouts causing clutter for a good cause in Hampstead

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January 2, 2024

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Pet Pals: Adult Beagle mix mix looking for forever home

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January 2, 2024

Lots of people are looking forward to a refreshing start to the New Year. Some are testing the waters at the 9th Annual Wrightsville Plunge, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Hundreds of people plunging into 2024 for a good cause

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January 1, 2024

Many people were caught off guard this weekend with a ‘Blue Alert’ which indicates a law enforcement officer is either missing, seriously injured, or has been killed in the line of duty, (Photo: WWAY News).

North Carolina Department of Public Safety emergency alerts and what they signify

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January 1, 2024

WWAY spoke with both the Wilmington and Leland Police Departments about how to transition into 2024 with ease, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Police: How to celebrate New Year's Eve night safely

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December 29, 2023

With New Year's Eve two days away, many are rushing to donate items or make contributions before the end of the year.

Charitable Donations and Tax Deductions: What you need to know

Emily Andrews,

December 29, 2023

Electronics are a popular gift during the holiday season. You may be wondering what to do with your outdated tech devices, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Why you should be recycling your electronics

Emily Andrews,

December 28, 2023

One non-profit needs your help to support their mission helping others in the Cape Fear. ‘Good Shepherd Center’ has a goal to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and foster transition to housing, (Photo: WWAY News).

Good Shepherd Center makes plans for 2024

Emily Andrews,

December 27, 2023

With 2023 coming to a close, many people are planning out their New Year celebrations and resolutions, (Photo: WWAY News).

Cape Fear folks making plans to ring in the new year

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December 27, 2023

Pet Pals: 1 Year Old Male Huskey Shepard Mix Looking For Forever Home

Pet Pals: 1-year old male Huskey-Shepard mix looking for forever home

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December 27, 2023

Saying goodbye to Christmas. But not for those who like to give their decorations a longer life past December 25, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

How long should Christmas decorations stay up?

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December 26, 2023

Christmas has come to a close. But people everywhere are still finding ways to spend time with family and friends, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Friends and families go to the movies for the holidays

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December 26, 2023

Military command ready to track Santa, and everyone can follow along

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December 22, 2023

The rush to head home for the holidays is on, (Photo: WWAY News).

Hectic highways anticipated for the holiday

Emily Andrews,

December 22, 2023

A catholic school in the Cape Fear is holding a raffle and it may be of interest to area “Swifties," (Photo: Tanner Blue/WWAY News).

Wilmington's St. Mary Catholic School holding raffle for Taylor Swift concert tickets

Emily Andrews,

December 22, 2023

One non-profit organization in the Cape Fear granted hundreds of Christmas wishes on Wednesday, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Good Shepherd Center toy give away grants dozens of Christmas wishes

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December 20, 2023

Respiratory illness cases are on the rise, particularly in young people, which is why Novant Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions at its hospitals, (Photo: WWAY News).

RSV and flu cases on the rise

Emily Andrews,

December 20, 2023

Blood Drive encouraging people to "love like Wayne" being held in memory of Chadbourn man, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Blood Drive encouraging people to "love like Wayne" being held in memory of Chadbourn man

Emily Andrews,

December 19, 2023

As temperatures drop, many are turning to space heaters to keep warm, (Photo: Courtesy of Evan Wright).

Staying warm safely with space heaters

Emily Andrews,

December 18, 2023

A Cape Fear non-profit is getting their hands dirty this weekend and asking for your help, (Photo: WWAY News).

Plastic Ocean Project planting trees at New Hanover County Landfill Saturday

Emily Andrews,

December 15, 2023