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From flight to sailing as Hampstead woman speaks about Richard Branson cruise giveaway

Conor Doherty,

March 4, 2024

Early Saturday morning at around 2:30 a.m. the driver of a silver Chevrolet Tahoe careened into a home on Old Mill Road in Castle Hayne. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

'My kid could have been killed': SUV wrecks into Castle Hayne home

Nate Mauldin,

March 4, 2024

'Armed and dangerous' person of interest being sought in connection to homicide investigation

WWAY News,

March 4, 2024

Asta

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher celebrating 'otterly' amazing Sweet 16

WWAY News,

March 4, 2024

CAA Champions

UNCW's swimming and diving program win second straight CAA Championship

Tanner Blue,

March 3, 2024

Wilmington Police investigating shooting on King St.

Tanner Blue,

March 3, 2024

UNCW Seahawk Invitational

UNCW Track and Field shine despite the weather at Seahawk Invitational

Tanner Blue,

March 3, 2024

Pop culture invades downtown Wilmington during Coastal Comic Con

WWAY News,

March 3, 2024

The North Carolina Rice Festival took place at the historic site of Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson on Saturday. The festival celebrates the significance of rice to the Cape Fear and the history of the Gullah Geechee people. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

NC Rice Festival celebrates the culture and history of rice in the Cape Fear

Nate Mauldin,

March 3, 2024

Wilmington Police say shortly after 3 A.M. on Sunday morning, 28-year-old Tayler Holmes collided into four vehicles parked along the 700 block of S 5th Street—including a WWAY news car that was parked on the street. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

WWAY news car among vehicles damaged by alleged drunk driver

Nate Mauldin,

March 3, 2024

Paid parking resumed in Carolina and Wrightsville Beaches on March 1 and will run until Oct. 31st. (Photo:WWAY News)

Paid parking resumes in Carolina and Wrightsville Beaches

Nate Mauldin,

March 3, 2024

Maleeck Harden-Hays

UNCW downs Towson 75-64; head into CAA Tournament play

Tanner Blue,

March 2, 2024

Executive Director of Operation Pretty Things Missy Bennett walks the runway in a custom gown. The skirt is comprised of newspaper headlines and articles relating to domestic violence. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

NC Azalea Festival Spring Fashion Show takes center stage

Nate Mauldin,

March 2, 2024

Brunswick County Schools hosted a pop-up Prom Closet at South Brunswick High School on Saturday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Brunswick County Schools hosts free Prom Closet for all students

Nate Mauldin,

March 2, 2024

The Golf Barn

A Hole in One addition as the Golf Barn opens in Brunswick County

Conor Doherty,

March 1, 2024

Game, Set, Support: Hundreds rally against and raise awareness about domestic violence at tennis tournament

Conor Doherty,

March 1, 2024

Preparations are underway in advance of next year’s 100th anniversary of Wilmington’s Greenfield Park, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Greenfield Park set to undergo extensive work in Wilmington

Emily Andrews,

March 1, 2024

Judy Arthur Moore Mugshot

Columbus woman facing several drug, weapon charges

WWAY News,

March 1, 2024

Families of children with Down syndrome in New Hanover County are raising concern over Special Olympics guidelines, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

New Hanover County families question eligibility requirements for local and state Special Olympics

Emily Andrews,

March 1, 2024

The North Carolina Guardian Ad Litem Program held an open house at their Wilmington office on Friday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

NC Guardian Ad Litem Program in need of volunteers

Nate Mauldin,

March 1, 2024

Friday marks Global Day of Unplugging, encouraging people worldwide to disconnect from their electronic devices and dedicate time to activities they love. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Global Day of Unplugging encourages people to put down the phone

Nate Mauldin,

March 1, 2024

Espana Cruz Mugshot

Thousands of grams of methamphetamine, cocaine seized during traffic stop

WWAY News,

March 1, 2024

Harvey Elliott Harris Mugshot

Suspect arrested in Columbus shots fired incident

WWAY News,

March 1, 2024

Former Commissioner steps down from New Hanover Community Endowment board

WWAY News,

March 1, 2024