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.
NCDHHS to update COVID numbers less often
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — State public health officials will soon change which of North Carolina’s COVID-19 numbers they track and will update them less frequently. The state Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that starting March 24, its…
'Worst is behind us': Gov. Roy Cooper recalls tragedy of COVID-19, praises steps taken to curb virus
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Governor Roy Cooper spoke Thursday painting a picture of a state that was hard hit by COVID-19 but successfully responded to the challenges the virus created. "Today we can look forward with the belief that the…
Study: SUVs, pickups hit pedestrians more often than cars do
DETROIT (AP) — Drivers of bigger vehicles such as pickup trucks and SUVs are more likely to hit pedestrians while making turns than drivers of cars, according to a new study. The research released Thursday by the Insurance Institute for…
Amazon to build distribution center in Pender County, will create 100 new jobs
Amazon will build a new distribution center on 40 acres at Pender Commerce Park, according to a news release from Wilmington Business Development.
Cedric Harrison named Port City United Director
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) – Cedric Harrison has been named the Director for Port City United (PCU), a county department created to help reduce violence and provide connections and resources for individuals and families. He will begin in this new…
U.S. long-term care communities ready to support Ukrainian, other refugees
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEWS RELEASE) – The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), which represents more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each…
USDA announces it is accepting applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program
WASHINGTON, DC (WWAY) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is accepting applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS), which will provide up to $200 million for states to purchase local food for…
Cape Fear Garden Club NC Arbor Day celebration at Trask Middle School
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, there will be a collaborative tree planting and campus-wide clean-up occurring on the grounds of Trask Middle School (2900 N. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28405). Cape Fear…