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.
"Autism is a gift," What Autism Acceptance means to ACCESS Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) - ACCESS Fit hosted one of their four weekly workouts Tuesday with dozens of athletes working on cardio, strength and balance. "Autism awareness means a lot to me," said Daniel Vestel. "I have high functioning autism so…
A million empty spaces: Chronicling COVID's cruel US toll
NEW YORK (AP) -- Soon, likely in the next few weeks, the U.S. toll from the coronavirus will surpass 1 million. Through wave after wave, the virus has compiled a merciless chronology of loss -- one by one by one.…
Witness describes chaos on subway train amid New York shooting
NEW YORK -- Kenneth Foote-Smith was on the subway when a gunman detonated a smoke canister, sending commuters into panic. He saw women screaming and "banging on the door," and a man trying to open the subway car door, "fighting for…
Scams targeting businesses' inboxes, total $2.4 billion loss in 2021
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Email overload is costing businesses millions of dollars. This scam hits all big and small companies, even nonprofits. It's known as the Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam. This scheme targets the inboxes of employees who handle…
BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Topsail vs. New Hanover
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) - New Hanover improved to 12-3 Tuesday after defeating Topsail for the second time this season. The Wildcats scored 3 runs in the second inning after the Pirate struck first in the first.
$500,000 joint venture for affordable housing in Lee County
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –Dogwood State Bank, Brick Capital Community Development Corporation (Brick Capital) and Cape Fear Collective (CFC) are partnering on a $500,000 venture to build single family homes in Lee County. Dogwood State Bank earmarked $500,000 through its partnership with CFC…
CVS company Aetna expands youth mental health programs
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- COVID-19 has brought forward many risk factors for depression and suicide among America's youth, leading three of the nation’s top pediatric healthcare organizations to declare a National State of Emergency in Children’s Mental Health. “Isolation and…
The Arts Council of Wilmington celebrates its 10th year with several events
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County is celebrating its 10th year and has announced several events taking place over the next few months. There will be an in-person Candidates Forum on the Arts,…