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.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: Oasis News
A non-profit that helps kids with autism is giving newscasts a run for their money. A teacher at OASIS NC started having her students write news articles and that turned into an actual weekly newscast put on by those students.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: The Extraordinary Warriors
A local non-profit is making sure the men and women who serve and have serve in any capacity get the help they need to stay healthy in mind and body.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: Giving Kids a Shot
We all know that kids are the future. Our Extraordinary Person of the Week is making sure kids in our area have a safe place where opportunity exists in numerous ways.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: The Whole Hog Hobby
25 of the best barbecue chefs in the state will go head to head in a cook off for the state title. It's the 32nd annual Whole Hog Barbecue Championship and a Brunswick County father-son duo are in the competition.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: The Radical Love Mural Project
Creativity is on display with love and solidarity front and center. Snipes Academy students are taking part in a project put together by students and staff at UNCW.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: Burying the Bad Apple
Social media is wonderful, magical, monster. Bad apples often get a spotlight, the stories get shared over and over, and it gives a false reality of life in general. In reality, the bag is full of more good apples than bad ones. Life is full of the good stuff too. Timothy Hutto is giving the good apples an undivided spotlight.
'A Bike for Every Child' to get their funding beefed up on Wednesday
The non-profit organization that makes sure there is a bike for every child is getting a little help by a local business.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: The Wheelchair POP Topper
Bumper stickers have long been used as a form of expression on the back on a car or truck. But in Carolina Beach, a woman has found a way to break barriers with the back of her wheelchair.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: Humanity's Waterboy
He's a musician. He's a real estate developer. He's a life saver. Our Extraordinary Person of the Week was asked to create a way for 3rd world countries to get disease free water. He answered the call with a "Living Water System".
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: Rides of a Lifetime
Rides of a lifetime happen at Beach Access 10 in Wrightsville Beach. It's where we find our Extraordinary Person of the Week who helps people who can't see....surf.
