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WHATS HAPPENING: April 5th-7th

Tanner Blue,

April 4, 2024

Sharon Lawrence

77th Queen Azalea makes her way around the Cape Fear on Thursday

Tanner Blue,

April 4, 2024

An inaugural event in Brunswick County explored life sciences and medical technology in the area, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Leland hosts Life Science and Medical Technology Summit

Emily Andrews,

April 4, 2024

A story of being in the right place at the right time. A choking baby was saved by a sheriff's deputy. WWAY spoke with that deputy and the baby's grateful father on Thursday, (Photo: Courtesy of David Canup).

WWAY speaks with grateful father and life saving deputy of choking child

Emily Andrews,

April 4, 2024

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Country Music star Chase Rice stops by Boys & Girls Club ahead of Azalea Festival concert

Matthew Huddleston,

April 4, 2024

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History With Hud

History with 'Hud': How the Azalea Festival blossomed into a major local event

Matthew Huddleston,

April 4, 2024

Sharon

'It is so good to be home!:' NC native Sharon Lawrence crowned Queen Azalea

Sydney Bouchelle,

April 3, 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).

Major traffic changes coming as NCDOT prepares to work on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge westbound lanes

Conor Doherty,

April 3, 2024

Residents at a Wilmington apartment complex are flooded with frustration after sewage problems left them with unfit living conditions, (Photo: Courtesy of Vickie Thomas).

Residents at a Wilmington apartment complex suffering through sewage pipe problems

Emily Andrews,

April 3, 2024

The issue of beach erosion has become a big concern for residents of Surf City, but town officials say they have been aware of the issue for well over a decade. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Surf City will address erosion with emergency beach renourishment project

Conor Doherty,

April 3, 2024

A familiar sight for drivers in Supply. "The Skeletons" as they are affectionately known have been posing on the side of Boone's Neck Rd. for nearly two years... Changing costumes and positions for nearly every holiday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Skeletons of Supply: Beloved roadside display survives vandalism

Nate Mauldin,

April 3, 2024

The Brunswick County Senior Games held it’s opening ceremony on Wednesday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Brunswick County Senior Games holds opening ceremony

Nate Mauldin,

April 3, 2024

A trial is underway for a man accused in a 2021 murder. Opening statements were made Tuesday, following jury selection that was completed on Monday, (Photo: WWAY News).

Jamaal Green sentenced to life in prison for murdering Bladen County woman in 2021

WWAY News,

April 3, 2024

Leland man arrested for allegedly robbing Circle K store twice

WWAY News,

April 3, 2024

The North Carolina Department of Transportation hosted a news conference Thursday morning about repair work starting days from now on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

NCDOT details plan for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge westbound lane closures

WWAY News,

April 3, 2024

Criminal investigation underway after North Carolina Central University put on lockdown

WWAY News,

April 2, 2024

Jessica

A sneak peek at the 2024 Azalea Festival Home Tour

Sydney Bouchelle,

April 2, 2024

Cape Fear businesses prepare for influx of tourists coming for Azalea Festival and spring break

Conor Doherty,

April 2, 2024

Riverwalk

Local Government Commission approves $32 million request, City of Wilmington

WWAY News,

April 2, 2024

New TV show takes another look at 30 year old murder

Conor Doherty,

April 2, 2024

April is National Donate Life Month. On Tuesday, WWAY caught up with a Shallotte man who recently received his life saving donation, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Brunswick County man celebrates National Donate Life Month with his new kidney

Emily Andrews,

April 2, 2024

Closing statements began Tuesday in the trial of a man charged in a 2021 murder, (Photo: WWAY News).

Closing statements in trial for man charged in Bladen County woman's 2021 death

Emily Andrews,

April 2, 2024

A restaurant is pioneering ways to pay it forward, (Photo: Tee-Time Cafe's Facebook Page).

Tee-Time Cafe in Shallotte offering pre-paid meals for those in need

Emily Andrews,

April 2, 2024

Nhcs

Business booming in New Hanover County, per State of the County address

Sydney Bouchelle,

April 1, 2024