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.
Wrightsville Beach Flotilla filled the waterway Saturday night
Wrightsville Beach hosted the 31st Flotilla weekend kicking off event Friday with launch party. The flotilla attracts an estimated 50,000 people to Wrightsville Beach annually.
Small Business Saturday provides big boost
Brown Thursday, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, One of the busiest time for shopping out of the year but which impacts the Port City the most?
More jobs and opportunities, lower taxes, and strengthen your local economy, that what you do when you shop local.
WWAY's 5th Quarter - November 28
Round 3 high school football state playoff action is complete. Hoggard will be moving onto the east finals after an impressive, but close win over Scotland County. Whiteville was knocked out of the 1-AA state playoffs on Friday after leading at the half against Swain County. Plus more including scores, highlights and state playoff matchups for next week!
Laney-WWAY Invitational day 1 recap
The first day of the Laney-WWAY Invitational is over. It's a high school basketball event that will run over a two day period. Check out our game highlights from the first day of play.
Santa and holiday cheer take over Downtown Wilmington
Santa and holiday cheer have taken over Downtown Wilmington as the lights now shine bright with the annual lighting of the tree at the corner of Water and Princess Streets.
Fire takes a life, 12 dogs and leaves family homeless
An Elizabethtown family is grieving the loss of a mother and now in need of a home following a house fire.
"She was my life," Shari Ross said.
Ross is mourning the loss of her mother Patricia Clay and at the same time facing the idea of being homeless. Last Saturday morning around 2:30 Ross woke up to her brother yelling.
UPDATE: Missing Shallotte woman found safe
Detectives with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office say they've located a missing Shallotte woman.
Black Friday dampened by Thanksgiving openings
With retailers open on Thanksgiving day, the black Friday rush we are all used to seeing, didn’t happen in Wilmington.