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Fort Fisher State Historic Site temporarily closing April 16th

WWAY News,

April 9, 2024

Redonopalomo Mugshot

Tabor City man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting four children

WWAY News,

April 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).

Navigating traffic changes as work on westbound lanes of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge starts

Conor Doherty,

April 8, 2024

Dreamville Festival held in Raleigh over the weekend

Nick Moraglia,

April 8, 2024

Waiting at the DMV—it's a necessary task that many people dread—but we wanted to find out why some locations in the Cape Fear have been seeing lines out the door. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Multiple closed DMV locations to reopen

Nate Mauldin,

April 8, 2024

New Novant Health program hopes to reduce opioid overdoses

Nate Mauldin,

April 8, 2024

Eclipseviewing

Airlie Gardens hosts eclipse viewing party

Marion Caldwell,

April 8, 2024

Some Leland residents are expressing concerns over homeless individuals in parts of the area, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Leland residents express concerns of homeless people residing underneath U.S. 17 bypass

Emily Andrews,

April 8, 2024

The Wilmington Professional Firefighters Association is aiding one of its own who lost his home in a fire, (Photo: WFD).

Wilmington Fire Department firefighter loses home and dog to house fire

Emily Andrews,

April 8, 2024

UNCW Softball

UNCW Softball sweeps College of Charleston in home series during alumni weekend

Tanner Blue,

April 7, 2024

Coastal Challenge Rodeo

Dozens of students compete in Coastal Challenge Rodeo in Lake Waccamaw

Tanner Blue,

April 7, 2024

UNCW Softball 40 Years

UNCW Softball celebrates 40 years of the program during alumni weekend

Tanner Blue,

April 7, 2024

Bodycam Web3

WPD tests new body cams during 77th Azalea Festival

Nate Mauldin,

April 7, 2024

Funding public schools: that's the mission of a new campaign launched by educators and advocates. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

'Fund the Future' campaign challenges potential job cuts in New Hanover County Schools

Nate Mauldin,

April 7, 2024

Mayor Bill Saffo presented Highsmith with a proclamation, declaring April 6 as "Alex Highsmith Day." (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Wilmington declares April 6 'Alex Highsmith Day'

Nate Mauldin,

April 7, 2024

47-year-old Jeffrey Kale (Photo:Oak Island Police Department)

Police searching for missing boater in Oak Island

Nate Mauldin,

April 7, 2024

Azalea Fest Parade

City of Wilmington hosts 77th annual Azalea Parade

Nate Mauldin,

April 6, 2024

Millions of Tide Pods, Gain Flings and more laundry detergent packets recalled

ABC News,

April 6, 2024

Maryland Bridge Collapse

Body of construction worker missing after Key Bridge collapse recovered: Unified Command

ABC News,

April 6, 2024

Driver killed in deadly head-on collision in Calabash

WWAY News,

April 6, 2024

Downtown Wilmington Azalea Festival preparation

Local businesses in downtown Wilmington prepare for Azalea Festival weekend

Tanner Blue,

April 5, 2024

The 77th annual North Carolina Azalea Festival is underway, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Azalea Festival Garden Tour Ribbon Cutting Ceremony takes place at Cameron Art Museum

Emily Andrews,

April 5, 2024

A special message from Donna Gregory

WWAY News,

April 5, 2024

Ilmeclipse

All you need to know ahead of Monday's solar eclipse

Marion Caldwell,

April 5, 2024