Dozens of people gather in Castle Hayne to try their hand at lawn mower racing
Prosperity Motorplex hosted a lawn mower mud racing event that had obstacle courses, mud drag racing, and lawn mower races.
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Multiple organizations join hands to help clean a local park
To kick off the new year in a fresh start, multiple local organizations came together to help clean out a local park and plant some trees.
Wilmington community hold meeting to address issue of water possibly being taken out of the Cape Fear River
After no public hearings near the cape fear region, Wilmington community members unite to address and inform the community about water possibly being taken out of the Cape Fear River
Local Venezuelan reacts to the US' attack and capture of President Maduro
After the U.S. Military operations that happened in Venezuela, a local Venezuelan man reacts to what happened in his home country, and gives his thoughts.
Man charged with kidnapping child in downtown Wilmington
A Wrightsville Beach man faces charges after a kidnapping in downtown Wilmington.
What breweries in Wilmington are doing for 2026
With so many local breweries closing down in the past few years, some local breweries are looking to change it up to keep moving forward.
Wilmington first responders deliver 1,500 books to hospital pediatric unit
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) -- The Wilmington Fire Department, New Hanover County Fire Rescue, and Novant Health have partnered for a book drive throughout the month of December that will be going to children in the hospital. …
Local stuntman makes an appearance in final season of 'Stranger Things'
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) -- A local stuntman pulled off the cameo of the season, making a surprise appearance in a world-renowned TV franchise. Dane Britt, on the left, owner of DB Private Training, is a local stuntman who made an appearance in an episode of the final…
NC doctor shares why most diet resolutions fail; how do you sustain it?
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – As we say goodbye to the holiday season, some may be looking back at 2025 with a certain feeling…
Road closure scheduled for Pender County
The N.C. Department of Transportation will close a Pender County road for bridge maintenance beginning Monday.
Pender County to hold public meeting on proposed Hampstead Water Treatment Plant
Pender Water & Sewer plans to hold a public meeting to provide more information on the proposed Membrane Water Treatment Plant in Hampstead.
Siren test scheduled for Brunswick Nuclear Plant on Wednesday
Duke Energy and Brunswick County will test the outdoor warning sirens around the Brunswick Nuclear Plant on Wednesday, Jan. 7.
NEW DETAILS: Leland Police identify person killed in early morning shooting
Police in Leland are investigating an early morning shooting that left one person dead and two others injured.
Wilmington man wanted for murder arrested in Virginia, victim identified
A Wilmington man wanted in a homicide investigation has been arrested out of state.
The National Commander of the American Legion will visit Post 129 in Carolina Beach
The National Commander of the American Legion will visit Post 129 in Carolina Beach on January 2nd, 2026
Goat therapy, the new way to relax in 2026
With the new year kicking off, one local brewing company helps people relieve stress with baby goats
UPDATE: Two men accused of shooting at vehicles, and a Waffle House
Two men face multiple charges after allegedly firing at occupied vehicles and property on Carolina Beach Road on New Year's Day.
Fifth man arrested in relation to Independence Mall incident
A fifth man has been arrested following a disturbance at Independence Mall on Dec. 23 Zymond Rashawn Ty'Neil Johnson, 18, was arrested Thursday, Jan. 1, on charges of carrying a concealed gun, going armed to the terror of the people and disorderly conduct in a public building.
Several charges dismissed against man accused of drugging ice cream
Several charges have been dismissed against a man accused of drugging ice cream.
Costumes, cold water and a cause: Wrightsville Plunge rings in 2026 with record turnout
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY-TV) – It’s News Years Day – a time that represents hope and new beginnings. On Thursday, more than…