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Wrightsville Beach

Nine local beaches nominated in USA TODAY best NC beach contest

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April 29, 2024

Cb Chase

Man arrested following vehicle chase through New Hanover County

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April 29, 2024

South Carolina Finding Offense Football

Complete list of the Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft Class

Tanner Blue,

April 28, 2024

The free family friendly event had a great turnout this year, with the historic grounds of the Bellamy mansion hosting pony rides, a petting zoo, live music, storytelling and more. The museum is also celebrating 30 years of existence this month. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Bellamy Mansion Museum hosts Family Fun Day

Nate Mauldin,

April 28, 2024

The event gives kids and adults alike the chance to try adaptive bikes for free, along with giveaways and a bike safety course. Adaptive bikes are designed to enable biking for people of all ages and abilities. This is the first event of its kind in Wilmington. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Community partners host first Inclusive Bike Rodeo

Nate Mauldin,

April 28, 2024

The training exercise was held at the New Hanover County Health and Human Services Building, and was organized by the New Hanover County Sherrif's Office in collaboration with local police, fire, and EMS services. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

EMS, law enforcement hold active shooter training exercise

Nate Mauldin,

April 27, 2024

On Saturday, community volunteers along with the American Red Cross, State Fire Marshall, State Farm, and the Supply Fire Department went to houses in the area to install new smoke detectors free of charge. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

'Sound the Alarm' campaign offers free smoke detectors to those in need

Nate Mauldin,

April 27, 2024

NHCS Flag Football Championship

Ashley wins inaugural New Hanover County Schools Girls Flag Football Championship

Tanner Blue,

April 27, 2024

Prayer vigil held for Isabella Strahan as she prepares for third round of chemo

Conor Doherty,

April 26, 2024

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Hoggard and Ashley girl's soccer tie in top 10 matchup

Jake Eichstaedt,

April 26, 2024

Steering away from drunk driving: a restaurant's novel way to combat the issue as summer draws near

Conor Doherty,

April 26, 2024

Quail Hollow Championship Director

Quail Hollow's Championship Director discusses upcoming Wells Fargo and 2025 PGA Championships

Tanner Blue,

April 26, 2024

On Friday morning, 60 new American citizens celebrate the completion of a process that takes years, and even decades. For many, it's an emotional moment. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Moores Creek National Battlefield welcomes 60 new American citizens at naturalization ceremony

Nate Mauldin,

April 26, 2024

April 20 marked a historic day in North Carolina with the first medical marijuana dispensary opening on tribal land in the mountains, (Photo: Pixabay).

Cannabis in Cherokee: D.A. Ben David explains what this means in other parts of the state

Emily Andrews,

April 26, 2024

Friday WWAY hosted a blood drive in collaboration with John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 in Leland, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Leland American Legion Post 68 holds blood drive at WWAY

Emily Andrews,

April 26, 2024

Ferry

Southport-Fort Fisher ferry service disrupted due to terminal ramp issues

WWAY News,

April 26, 2024

Helmets

WMPO awarded 100 bicycle helmets from NCDOT bicycle helmet Initiative

WWAY News,

April 26, 2024

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Traffic detours, road closures planned ahead of Saturday's 'Run Sunset Beach' race

WWAY News,

April 26, 2024

Franklin Square Park reopens in Southport following months-long closure

WWAY News,

April 26, 2024

Pender County holding two prescription drug take back events Saturday

WWAY News,

April 26, 2024

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Maple Hill man arrested for allegedly breaking into nearly 100 vehicles

WWAY News,

April 26, 2024

National Historic Marker Day helping shine light on hundreds of signs around Cape Fear

WWAY News,

April 26, 2024

Trike Race

United Way of Cape Fear hosts third Tricycle race

Jake Eichstaedt,

April 25, 2024

Madelynne Gedman

WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Madelynne Gedman

Tanner Blue,

April 25, 2024