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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

On Saturday a training session was held for those interested in assisting others navigate addiction, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Training session on navigating addiction held in Southport

Emily Andrews,

January 20, 2024

Many homeowners are looking into solar panels to go green and hopefully have lower energy bills. But this isn't always the result, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Solar panels: the dos and don'ts

Emily Andrews,

January 19, 2024

The Army Corps of Engineers began its Coastal Storm Risk Management Project on Friday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Work begins on Wrightsville Beach renourishment project

Nate Mauldin,

January 19, 2024

Southeastern Community College is celebrating its 60th birthday and it may get a unique present soon, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Southeastern Community College eligible for $1 million Aspen Prize, campus expansion underway

Emily Andrews,

January 18, 2024

Lifesaving blood donations are needed more than ever. Leaving some folks wanting to act but finding out they are unable to, (Photo: Public Domain Pictures).

Blood donation restrictions

Emily Andrews,

January 17, 2024

He was once an abandoned baby, now he's an advocate for North Carolina's Safe Surrender Law, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Leland man abandoned as baby shares his story

Emily Andrews,

January 17, 2024

Luis Lopez has worked for Brunswick County Schools for the past 14 years as a head custodian, operations delivery driver, groundskeeper, and now as the district's Migrant Education Program recruiter. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Former custodian now helping migrant students at Brunswick County Schools

Nate Mauldin,

January 17, 2024

The Wilmington Central Rotary Club raised more than $20,000 at its annual Miracles of Rotary Lock Up event and it’s helping local causes, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

New Hanover County Sheriff's Office receives funds for bomb detection dog

Emily Andrews,

January 16, 2024

January is the start of controlled burn season in our area which lasts through August, (Photo: WWAY News).

Benefits behind controlled burns

Emily Andrews,

January 16, 2024

Preparations for colder temperatures in the week ahead

Emily Andrews,

January 15, 2024

Downtown Wilmington hosts its 22nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Downtown Wilmington hosts 22nd annual MLK Day Parade

Nate Mauldin,

January 15, 2024

MLK Community Center holds "Fun Day" in honor of Martin Luther King. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

MLK Community Center holds Fun Day in honor of Martin Luther King

Nate Mauldin,

January 13, 2024

In Wilmington on Saturday morning, two local organizations joined forces to clean up Cape Fear waterways, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington organizations join forces to keep Cape Fear waters clean

Emily Andrews,

January 13, 2024

A 5-year-old boy was found walking along Hwy. 17 in Pender County on Thursday, (Photo: WWAY News).

5-year-old student leaves school, found walking along Hwy. 17 Thursday in Hampstead

Emily Andrews,

January 12, 2024