New Hanover, Pender County is under Tornado Warning until 5 p.m.
New Hanover and Pender County are currently under a Tornado Warning, until 5 p.m. Affected areas include Murraysville, Ogden, Hampstead, and Kings Grant.
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Your photos at Disney World could end up at Smithsonian Institute
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History wants copies of your trips to Walt Disney World.
Don't judge a restaurant by its wait time: Omicron variant burns local eateries
The Omicron variant is making an already challenging year even harder for restaurants across the Cape Fear. Even the most successful shops in Wilmington say supply shortages, staffing issues, and price increases are burning local eateries.
Cameron Art Museum announces winter programs
The Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington is kicking off the new year with a huge list of programming for children and adults. The events include Martin Luther King holiday programming for kids, homeschooling help, painting classes, readings, yoga, and the return of Jazz@cam.
Cameron Art Museum Floating Lantern Ceremony returns Sunday
The Cameron Art Musuem's Floating Lantern Ceremony is Sunday, January 9 on the museum's grounds.
Shenandoah set to perform at Odell Williamson Auditorium
Country music megastars Shenandoah will bring 'The Every Road Tour' to Brunswick Community College's Odell Williamson Auditorium on January 15.
NC trooper, detained driver killed in Rutherford County traffic crash
Two people including a state highway patrol trooper were killed in a traffic crash Monday night.
John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
He also was the name behind the hugely popular sports video game, “Madden NFL Football.”
CFPUA announces holiday hours
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority will be closed for New Year's Eve on Friday, December 31.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots grow again
Tonight you have a chance to win more than 378 million dollars in the Powerball drawing. It has a cash value of nearly 276 million.
Military and vets don't need to 'Go It Alone' over the holidays
Coastal Horizons and the nonprofit Save A Vet Now (SAVN) are working to help veterans and military members get outpatient treatment services. SAVN has a special account to cover any co-pay or self-pay costs for treatment at its Brunswick, New Hanover, or Pender outpatient locations.
Saint Nicholas Foundation is helping Santa load his bag for kids, elderly in a record number of counties
The Saint Nicholas Foundation is spreading cheer near and far to make sure no child or elderly person is forgotten at the holidays. The foundation gives toys and gifts to more than 500 people in six states.
Candy Cane Garden Party, Winterfest celebrate holidays in Southport
The Southport Candy Cane Garden Party kicks off at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Keziah Park in downtown Southport. It features candy canes decorated by local businesses, organizations, and individuals. The event is free and includes hot chocolate and entertainment.
Orlando Jones headlines Family Promise 25th Anniversary Low Country Boil
Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear looks to a world in which every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future. It is celebrating 25 years of providing case management, transitional housing, and emergency shelter to families in need. The 25th Anniversary Celebration Low Country Boil has a happy hour, dinner, and entertainment from comedian Orlando Jones.
2022 Azalea Festival Chefs' Showcase tickets on sale now
The 2022 North Carolina Azalea Festival has a signature event before spring arrives. The 2022 Chef's Showcase will bring together five chefs from around the state to the Hotel Ballast in January.
MCAS New River to conduct emergency response exercise
JACKSONVILLE, NC (WWAY) – Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River will partner with local emergency services to conduct Exercise Vigilant Response, June 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on MCAS New River. The local community can expect the…
Carolina Beach community celebrates finished mural project "The Kid in All of Us"
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) -- Carolina Beach Mural Project & Artist Mar'Emilia Borja took an ordinary shed and made magic happen. Today, the organization, the artist, and the Carolina Beach community celebrated a finished mural. $13,000 was raised to…
CVS and Rite Aid now limiting Plan B purchases
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- CVS and Rite Aid have started limiting purchases of emergency contraception. The companies say customers can only buy three pills of Plan B at a time now. CVS stated that it has enough supply, but there…
Man sentenced in 2020 deadly hit and run in Pender County
Around two years ago, a man was charged in a deadly hit and run accident in which an 18-year-old was killed. The suspect made a plea bargain in court, and was sentenced.
As JUUL ban case continues, thousands of students still deal with nicotine addiction from JUUL pods
A federal appeals court granted a temporary pause on the FDA's ban of JUUL e-cigarettes. That means JUUL can continue selling products while the court hears this case.
Unclaimed cash delivered to Rocky Point Elementary School
A check for $500 was presented to Rocky Point Elementary School principal April Perkins by State Treasurer Dale Folwell on Monday.
Amtrak train derails after striking dump truck in Missouri; multiple injuries reported
Amtrak said it had received "early reports" of injuries, though it's not clear how many people were hurt.
NCDOT removing lane closures for Independence Day Holiday
Crews will remove lane closures and open all lanes where possible on interstates and highways on the morning of June 30th and keep the lanes open until at least the evening of July 5th.