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.
'Rise for Teachers' benefit concert to support New Hanover County educators and students
A group of Wilmington-area musicians is using the stage to help local teachers stock their classrooms.
WWII historian Wilbur Jones to hold two-day book signing at Wilmington's historic USO building
Military historian and author Wilbur D. Jones Jr. will host a two-day book signing Sept. 8-9 at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in Downtown Wilmington, celebrating the release of his new book.
Gallery at DREAMS Center for Arts Education reopens with new exhibition
DREAMS Center for Arts Education will reopen its gallery space for a new exhibition Friday, featuring work by North Carolina artist Bob Ostrom, as part of the nonprofit's return to Fourth Friday Gallery Nights after a multi-year hiatus.
Laney Girls' Flag Football Ready for New Season and New Opportunities
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) —A new season means a new opportunity for girls across North Carolina. High school girls' flag football is officially sanctioned, and local Cape Fear teams like Laney are stepping onto the field with something to prove. For…
Team of the Week: Topsail gets long-awaited win over rival Dixon
HAMSTEAD, NC (WWAY) –After 14 straight losses, the Topsail Pirates finally had something to celebrate. Topsail defeated rival Dixon 20-8 Friday night, snapping a losing…
State wildlife officials ask public to report Blue Land Crab sightings
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is asking residents to report sightings of blue land crabs, a nonnative species that has appeared with increasing frequency along the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
North Carolina Labor Chief honors astronaut Christina Koch with state's top award
NASA astronaut Christina Koch, a North Carolina native and Mission Specialist for the upcoming Artemis II lunar mission, received the state's highest labor honor Tuesday during a visit to the historic Labor Building in Raleigh.
Novant Health becomes first health system in U.S. to use real-time rounds technology on adult and pediatric patients
Novant Health has become the first health system in the United States to use Q-rounds, a real-time rounds coordination technology, across both adult and pediatric care settings, including the platform's inaugural use for adult inpatients and intensive care patients nationwide.