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.
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher hosting Spring Break Camp this week
A Spring Break Camp is happening this week at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
Latest numbers show an 18-percent increase in rent prices since last March
Rent prices are soaring to unprecedented levels across the Cape Fear, climbing nearly 23 percent since the start of the pandemic -- including 18 percent in the last year alone.
First responders gather at Sunny Point terminal today to learn about FirstNet
During hurricane Florence, parts of New Hanover County lost power and cell signals. Representatives from the New Hanover County Sheriff's office attended the training to see if FirstNet would be a good fit for the Cape Fear.
One Place celebrates child abuse prevention month in April
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WWAY) — One Place in partnership with Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) and community agencies will recognize Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month in April. April 2022 marks the third year CAP Month occurs during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Wilmington man convicted of trafficking cocaine
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Iglesias Dowe, age 39 of Wilmington, pled guilty yesterday in New Hanover County Superior Court to Trafficking in Cocaine and Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver…
UNCW graduate programs climbs U.S News & World report rankings
The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s education program has moved up 25 places and the public affairs program climbed nine spots on the U.S. News & World Report list of "2023 Best Graduate Schools.”
Music icons Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo coming to CFCC's Wilson Center in June
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College announced that Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will be coming to the Wilson Center this summer. The duo of rock icons…
Monarch to bring new psychosocial rehabilitation program to Wilmington
Psychosocial rehabilitation programs facilitate opportunities for persons with chronic mental illness to reach their optimal level of independent functioning in society and improve their quality of life.