Donna Gregory’s Extraordinary People: The historian behind Wilmington’s WWII Heritage City honor
At 91 years old, Wilbur Jones is still working to preserve the history that shaped his life and the city that raised him.
Donna Gregory’s Extraordinary People: Gwen Whitley Reflects on Nearly 18 Years of Service
Nearly 18 years ago, Gwen Whitley began working at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, guided by an experience that had changed her life years earlier.
Extraordinary tennis coach inspires wheelchair athletes
Candy Pegram is Community Coordinator for the Greater Wilmington Tennis Association, and she also coaches wheelchair players through the Wheel Serve NC program in Wilmington, NC. She says these are some of her favorite athletes, and she counts them among her friends.
Extraordinary veteran not slowing down at age 95, offers tips for aging well
95-year-old retired Montford Point Marine Francis "Buddy" Hooper shares his strategies for living well into your tenth decade, and beyond.
Extraordinary People of the Cape Fear: Common Thread gives colorful comfort
Founder Jeanne Scott says the group has sewn and distributed more than 13,000 butterfly-patterned pillowcases to end-of-life patients in the Cape Fear over the last 14 years.
UNCW Deputy Athletic Dir. Tiffany D. Tucker, one of the Extraordinary People of Cape Fear
UNCW Deputy Athletic Director Tiffany D. Tucker shows how she turned a sports injury into a high-powered career in college athletics.
Call Guinness! Brunswick County 71-year-old wants even more world records
When 71-year-old Ginny MacColl saw her name and picture in the 2024 Guinness Book of World Records, she knew her nearly decade of hard training had paid off. She's now the oldest female competitive ninja athlete, and she shows no signs of stopping!
Extraordinary school bus driver now has become assistant principal
When Shelly Mongelli first drove a school bus for Brunswick County Schools as a teacher's assistant in the early 2000's, she had no idea she would become an Assistant Principal in 2023. But it happened....
Checking in on Extraordinary People of the Cape Fear
WWAY checks in on some favorite Extraordinary People we've featured over the last 12 months to see how they're spending their time, and what other amazing things they're accomplishing.
Founder of Brunswick Search and Rescue, one of Extraordinary People of Cape Fear
Christy Judah was looking for a retirement activity for her and her dog, and when she discovered there was no search and rescue operation in Brunswick County in the late '90's, she started one.
Chiaki Ito, one of the Extraordinary People of the Cape Fear
Chiaki Ito is a lawyer, musical director for local theatre productions and now a dog agility trainer. There seems to be no end to her talents, and her interests.
Young Wilmington swimwear designer, one of Extraordinary People of the Cape Fear
She's a self-taught businesswoman running a successful internet-based swim wear design business from her home in Wilmington, NC, and she's 26 years old.
Extraordinary 76 year old helps after disasters
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) -- To hear Lee Dixon tell it, he's just a retired guy who wants to give back to the community. But the people he helps…
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: 77-year-old library volunteer
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) -- Her name is Marion. And while she's not a librarian, she does work with books weekly in her volunteer…
Wilmington Mom, Entrepreneur one of the Extraordinary People of Cape Fear
Call her businesswoman, entrepreneur, blogger, podcaster or visionary, but Stephanie Lanier's favorite title is "mom". She's a working mom who does more before her morning coffee than most of us do in a day.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: Retired non-profit founder continues to build connections, and community
On most afternoons at Kids Making It, you'll hear the buzz of busy kids, learning woodworking skills in a nondescript building on a quiet section of Castle Street near downtown Wilmington, NC.
Looking back at Amy Wright's journey: "It starts with a voice"
Amy Wright is a mother of four. Two of her children are diagnosed with Down Syndrome. She'll surely tell you they are two of the best parts of her world. And her message to our world: "It starts with a voice."
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: The 4 Day Proposal
A New Hanover County couple is celebrating 50 years of marriage this month. They are truly a case of love at first sight and got engaged after one date!
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: The Night Nurse
In 2007, she was named Woman of the Year by New Hanover County. She is a leader in the community in bringing different cultures, races and ethnic backgrounds together. You might just recognize the voice.
You ROCK and Special Olympics NHC will ROLL with extra funds
It's an inspiring community mission to spread positivity in some of the least expected places and no doubt about it, the whole idea ROCKS!
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: Change for Change
Clean water is something many people take for granted. An elementary school in the Cape Fear is trying to teach students the value of it while helping kids their age in 3rd world countries.
3, 2, 1! Cutest memory made at Lake Linda Christmas Lights
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, some magic happened in Hampstead. We told you about a special six year old girl who lives with juvenile arthritis earlier this month and how a community was creating a memory for her. Today....we take you to it.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: The Speedy Sweetie
The WWAY One Day Blitz benefiting the Salvation Army was such a success it had the folks inside Krispy Kreme in overdrive trying to get the donuts out the door as soon as they are ordered.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: The Surprise Serenader
We first crossed paths with our Extraordinary Person of the Week last year when a viewer sent us video of someone randomly singing patriotic songs in a Wilmington Walmart.
EXTRAORDINARY SPECIAL: The Surprise Serenader
We first crossed paths with the surprise serenader in 2016 when a viewer sent in cell phone video from one of his pop up performances at a Walmart in Wilmington.