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Brunswick EMS

Brunswick County looking for volunteers for new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Tanner Blue,

May 10, 2024

Oki Fire Department

Oak Island Fire Department receives smoke alarm donations to provide for residents

Tanner Blue,

May 10, 2024

Taking a closer look at one Seahawk leaving the nest. This UNCW graduate said the challenges she faced led her to this very moment. WWAY spoke to her just ahead of her steps across the stage, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

First-generation, international, and COVID-19 graduate says goodbye and gives thanks to UNCW

Emily Andrews,

May 10, 2024

Several universities are celebrating its graduates this week. Friday is the start of UNCW's 75th spring commencement, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

UNCW holds 75th spring commencement Friday and Saturday

Emily Andrews,

May 10, 2024

Family Farm Day

HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Family Farm Day at Wilmington Children's Museum

Matt Bennett,

May 10, 2024

Historic ship departs Wilmington for the last time, leaving behind years of stories and memories

Conor Doherty,

May 9, 2024

Jazz Concert

Jazz at the Mansion Returns with the Dillon Goodson Quartet

Nick Moraglia,

May 9, 2024

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Carolina Beach cardiologist faces more child sex crimes charges

WWAY News,

May 9, 2024

Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach could see a 9% property tax increase as 2024-2025 budget is in development

Tanner Blue,

May 9, 2024

A Cape Fear area preschool is equipping students with tools to succeed in a second language, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Bilingual Preschool sets up students for success with a second language

Emily Andrews,

May 9, 2024

Governor Roy Cooper was in the Cape Fear area on Thursday to celebrate teacher appreciation week, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Gov. Cooper visits a New Hanover County school for teacher appreciation week

Emily Andrews,

May 9, 2024

GOP runoffs to determine nominees for Congress, lieutenant governor and auditor

Associated Press,

May 9, 2024

Severe Weather Tennesee

New storms pummel the South as a week of deadly weather marches on

Associated Press,

May 9, 2024

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History with 'Hud': Remembering famous pirates who once ruled the Cape Fear coast

Matthew Huddleston,

May 9, 2024

There’s good news for drivers who use the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The State Department of Transportation said the bridge restoration project is ahead of schedule, (Photo: WWAY News).

Drivers react as Cape Fear Memorial Bridge re-opens

WWAY News,

May 8, 2024

Skywatch

Retention Ponds are killing birds in local neighborhoods according to Skywatch Bird Rescue

WWAY News,

May 8, 2024

In an unexpected move, the New Hanover County Board of Education voted 4-3 to adopt a temporary addition to Policy 7300. (Photo:CBS Newspath)

New Hanover County Schools adopts policy restricting what teachers can display in classrooms

Nate Mauldin,

May 8, 2024

Ana White speaks with a colleague. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

From battling cancer to healing others: Local nurse's inspirational journey

Nate Mauldin,

May 8, 2024

Leland

Following outcry from proposed Leland tax hike, Rep. Iler files bill that would allow voters to remove elected officials from office

WWAY News,

May 8, 2024

Proposed property tax bump, pro-Palestine sit-in headline Wilmington City Council meeting

Conor Doherty,

May 7, 2024

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan attends ceremony in Wilmington to open medical clinic he funded

WWAY News,

May 7, 2024

Car Break Ins

Several Leland communities falling victim to recent rash of car break-ins

Marion Caldwell,

May 7, 2024

There’s good news for drivers who use the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The State Department of Transportation said the bridge restoration project is ahead of schedule, (Photo: WWAY News).

City and county leaders respond to the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge nearing completion

Emily Andrews,

May 7, 2024

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CFCC students march in protest of proposed DEI dismantle

Marion Caldwell,

May 7, 2024