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.
New Hanover commissioners continue discussing ordinance banning people from sleeping on county property
After March's New Hanover County Commission meeting, an ordinance that could keep people from sleeping on county property and leaving belongings behind is in discussion.
Doctor explains aphasia, the condition Bruce Willis has
Following Bruce Willis' recent announcement that he has aphasia, and is taking a break from acting, the diagnosis is leaving many with questions about the condition.
Azalea Festival comedy show with Sonya White and DS Sanders
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Start the festival party a weekend early with the Azalea Festival comedy show at the Brooklyn Arts Center! Tomorrow, April 1st, the Azalea Festival comedy show will host a family-friendly show at 7:00 pm, and also…
'Operation Say Their Name' to take place Memorial Day at local CrossFit gym
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- SeaCoast CrossFit, located at 1316 S. 5th Ave., will be hosting Operation Say Their Name, May 30, 2022, in honor of all fallen military service men and women with a special remembrance of the 13 fallen…
Gov. Roy Cooper proclaims North Carolina as The Center of the College Basketball Universe
Duke University and the University of North Carolina face off in the Final Four for the first time in NCAA tournament history, which led to Governor Roy Cooper proclaiming North Carolina as The Center of the College Basketball Universe.
‘Youth are in crisis’: Mental health of US high school students worsened due to COVID-19
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Mental health concerns have risen for people all over the world. According to survey results that were published today by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, high school students in the United States were…
Wildlife Commission announces first CWD-positive deer in NC
RALEIGH, NC (NEWS RELEASE) -- Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced today that a sample collected from a hunter-harvested, white-tailed deer in Yadkin County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This is the first case of…
Sneak peak at Whiteville H.S. new athletic facility
WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WWAY) - Since the beginning of 2020, Whiteville High School has been under construction. From a combination of factors, construction was slower than administrators anticipated. "COVID hit and kind of put everything in a tailspin. We saw a…