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Governor Roy Cooper is continuing to promote 2024 as "the year of public schools," (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Gov. Cooper visits a New Hanover County school

Emily Andrews,

April 16, 2024

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Bladen County man sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for attempted sex crimes against minor

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April 16, 2024

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Wilmington man sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for trafficking cocaine, heroin

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April 16, 2024

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Wilmington man convicted of downtown gang shooting

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April 16, 2024

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Bladen County Schools fire bus driver accused of sexually assaulting students

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April 16, 2024

Brunswick County Commissioners approve changes to development process

Conor Doherty,

April 15, 2024

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2nd Annual Snip Ball held to raise money for Wilmington Animal Centrix

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April 15, 2024

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School bus driver in Bladen County charged with sex crimes

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April 15, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump to make campaign rally stop in Wilmington

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April 15, 2024

While the updated budget still includes that proposed smaller increase, some residents at the meeting were frustrated with the council's decision to enter a closed session for an hour and a half at the beginning of the meeting. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Leland Town Council receives update on budget proposal

Nate Mauldin,

April 15, 2024

New Hanover County has entered into an agreement to support the expansion of Wilmington Trade Center, a business park on US Highway 421 near the I-140 interchange. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

New Hanover County investing $3.3 million in industrial center

Nate Mauldin,

April 15, 2024

A Wilmington man is facing several charges after a shooting at a dance club early Sunday morning, (Photo: WWAY News).

Wilmington PD responds to Pravda shooting, night club shares statement online

Emily Andrews,

April 15, 2024

One crime program is no longer active. We're taking a look at another agency that runs a similar operation, (Photo: WWAY News).

New Hanover County Crime Stoppers inactive, similar program ran by Wilmington PD

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April 15, 2024

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WARM NC names Andy Jones new CEO

Marion Caldwell,

April 15, 2024

Kevin Keatts announced as one of four celebrity judges for 'Dancing with the Seahawks'

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April 15, 2024

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Town Creek Park among several Brunswick County public parks experiencing recent vehicle break-ins

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April 15, 2024

Brunswick County Landfill hosting Free Cleanup Week April 15-20

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April 15, 2024

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UNCW Baseball sweeps home series against Towson; scores season-high in runs on Sunday

Tanner Blue,

April 14, 2024

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Players shine in second-ever New Hanover County high schools girls flag football tournament

Tanner Blue,

April 14, 2024

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Man injured after shooting at Pravda nightclub in downtown Wilmington Sunday morning

Tanner Blue,

April 14, 2024

Councilwoman Salette Andrews will represent Wilmington with the National League of Cities' 2024 Energy Environment and Natural Resources Federal Advocacy Committee. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Councilwoman to represent Wilmington in federal committee

Nate Mauldin,

April 14, 2024

A new river cruise is teaching history inspired by the TV and book series "Outlander." The tour is hosted in collaboration with Wilmington Water Tours and the Burgwin Wright House. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

River cruise explores local history of TV and book series 'Outlander'

Nate Mauldin,

April 14, 2024

The tax increase was originally set at 70%. Council later dropped that to 17%, but many residents feel that any increase is too much. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Leland residents protest proposed tax hike outside town hall

Nate Mauldin,

April 13, 2024

The first Riverfront Farmers Market of the season was held along Dock St. between 2nd and Water St. on Saturday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Wilmington hosts first Riverfront Famers' Market of the season

Nate Mauldin,

April 13, 2024