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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

Emily Andrews,

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

WWAY News,

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?

Emily Andrews,

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

Emily Andrews,

December 26, 2023

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

WWAY News,

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

Emily Andrews,

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

Toys for Tots came to WWAY on Friday to load up hundreds of toys you've donated for the last few weeks, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

WWAY sends off Toys for Tots donations

Emily Andrews,

December 15, 2023

One school is getting creative and festive with ways to fundraise, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Columbus Christian Academy to host 'Merry Christmas Market' Saturday

Emily Andrews,

December 14, 2023

The Northwest Police Department is asking for your help in a 2021 missing persons case, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Northwest Police Department offers cash reward in missing persons case

Emily Andrews,

December 14, 2023

Elected officials from multiple counties gathered in Wilmington Wednesday for a legislative luncheon, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News.)

New Hanover County Board of Education hosts legislative luncheon

Emily Andrews,

December 13, 2023

With the writers and actors strikes officially over, Hollywood East is back up and running, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Dark Horse Studios moving full steam ahead with new stages

Emily Andrews,

December 13, 2023

Continuing coverage on the Maple Hill triple murder that took place in 2020, (Photo: WWAY News).

Prosecutors comment on Maple Hill triple murder

Emily Andrews,

December 13, 2023

A groundbreaking ceremony held on Monday to mark the start of growth at an area community college, (Photo: Courtesy of Southeastern Community College).

Southeastern Community College holds groundbreaking for educational greenhouse

Emily Andrews,

December 12, 2023

Dwight Burleson, also known as Mr. B, is one of Santa's honorary helpers, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Whiteville's half century serving Santa Claus thanks honorary helper Mr. B

Emily Andrews,

December 12, 2023

The state's top law official was in Wilmington this afternoon to host a town hall meeting about social media use for children, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Attorney General Josh Stein addresses social media effects on children in New Hanover County

Emily Andrews,

December 11, 2023

With the temperatures dropping below freezing in some places this week in our area, not everyone has a warm place to stay at night, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Good Shepherd Center experiences a near capacity shelter during colder months

Emily Andrews,

December 8, 2023

It's the season for giving, something first responders in the area do every day, and they have found yet another way to serve the community, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Fire Department collects close to 1,300 lbs. of food for 'Nourish N.C.'

Emily Andrews,

December 7, 2023

Wilmington Fire Department and local tree farm talk dry Christmas tree dangers

Emily Andrews,

December 7, 2023