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Oki Lantern Parade

Oak Island's annual Lantern Parade starts off New Year with bright beginning

Sydney Bouchelle,

January 1, 2024

Lots of people are looking forward to a refreshing start to the New Year. Some are testing the waters at the 9th Annual Wrightsville Plunge, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Hundreds of people plunging into 2024 for a good cause

Emily Andrews,

January 1, 2024

Many people were caught off guard this weekend with a ‘Blue Alert’ which indicates a law enforcement officer is either missing, seriously injured, or has been killed in the line of duty, (Photo: WWAY News).

North Carolina Department of Public Safety emergency alerts and what they signify

Emily Andrews,

January 1, 2024

New Year's Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions from people in the Cape Fear

Tanner Blue,

January 1, 2024

Cook Out

Cook Out fires up its grills and opens up its doors in Leland

Tanner Blue,

January 1, 2024

Wilmington Police investigating stabbing on Market St.

WWAY News,

January 1, 2024

A "berry" special celebration as Burgaw's blueberry drop rings in the New Year

Conor Doherty,

December 31, 2023

3 suspects arrested in connection with death of Greensboro police officer

WWAY News,

December 31, 2023

Catch Restaurant food

Wilmington chef shares history of traditional New Year's Eve foods

Conor Doherty,

December 31, 2023

Broccoli

Wilmington block party aims to raise awareness of Medicaid expansion, healthcare help

Conor Doherty,

December 30, 2023

Police Lights

Greensboro officer shot & killed; police searching for two suspects

WWAY News,

December 30, 2023

Construction starting on Potbelly Sandwich Works at Mayfaire

WWAY News,

December 30, 2023

Block's Bar and Grill in Whiteville

Two persons injured in shooting at Whiteville bar

WWAY News,

December 30, 2023

Tips for fighting pregnancy nausea as new study finds link between hormone and morning sickness

Conor Doherty,

December 29, 2023

WWAY spoke with both the Wilmington and Leland Police Departments about how to transition into 2024 with ease, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Police: How to celebrate New Year's Eve night safely

Emily Andrews,

December 29, 2023

Tips for staying safe around fireworks this New Year's Eve

Conor Doherty,

December 29, 2023

With New Year's Eve two days away, many are rushing to donate items or make contributions before the end of the year.

Charitable Donations and Tax Deductions: What you need to know

Emily Andrews,

December 29, 2023

Saturday last chance to get discounted Freeman Park passes for 2024

WWAY News,

December 29, 2023

35th annual MLK Jr. Parade happening in Elizabethtown January 15th

WWAY News,

December 29, 2023

Wrighsville Beach

Flooding, heat and tornadoes: 2023 Cape Fear weather event recap

WWAY News,

December 29, 2023

New Hanover County Schools Works To Improve Bus Transportation Services

New Hanover County Schools beginning rollout of electric school buses next week

WWAY News,

December 29, 2023

The SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket stands on the launchpad ahead of a liftoff attempt of the US military's X-37B.

SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches X-37B plane, one of the US military’s most fascinating secrets

WWAY News,

December 28, 2023

Maine secretary of state disqualifies Trump from primary ballot

CBS News,

December 28, 2023

Electronics are a popular gift during the holiday season. You may be wondering what to do with your outdated tech devices, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Why you should be recycling your electronics

Emily Andrews,

December 28, 2023