Pet Pals: Chill tabby kitten looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Conrad, a 5-month-old tabby kitten.
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NHC Board of Elections take no action against director Denay Harris after closed session
The special meeting was held a few days after Harris, who had begun her duties in early February, was placed on non-disciplinary administrative leave with pay pending further review.
WPD seeks more than $250K to replace shotguns with patrol rifles
The Wilmington Police Department is looking to update the type of long-barreled firearm assigned to its officers.
How an app aims to address first responder sleep deprivation
It's First Responder Wellness Week and local agencies are raising awareness of how daily exposure to traumatic event can leave a physical and mental toll on emergency personnel.
Hit-and-run victim, now survivor, confronts driver in court
A former Raleigh police officer who lost part of her leg in a hit-and-run accident came face-to-face in court on Monday with the man who altered her life forever.
Donna Gregory’s Extraordinary People: Cape Fear gymnast balances training, school and sacrifice
While many high school seniors are focused on prom, graduation and time with friends, one Cape Fear student has spent more than a decade committed to a different path.
Columbus County students get hands-on career experience at “Touch A Truck” event
When Columbus County school says they want to give hands-on training, they mean it.
Ocean Boulevard beach access temporarily closed in Carolina Beach
The Town of Carolina Beach has announced that the Ocean Boulevard beach access and parking lot will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 23, 2026, through early April.
WPD investigates shooting on Sunn Aire Court
The Wilmington Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon in the 200 block of Sunn Aire Court.
City of Wilmington announces potential replacement project along downtown riverwalk
The City of Wilmington announced upcoming plans to replace a 59-year-old metal bulkhead in the Downtown Wilmington area.
Ebb & Flow Wellness Festival to debut on Bald Head Island
BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC (WWAY) -- The inaugural Ebb & Flow Wellness Festival will debut on Bald Head Island, May 1-3, introducing a wellness experience that brings together movement, mindfulness, and music, while also spotlighting local businesses from both Bald…
62 nonprofits to be honored at BEMC Community Grants Luncheon
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) is investing $90,000 into the future of Brunswick County, funding 62 local organizations that are tackling some of the community’s most pressing needs, from food insecurity to education and public safety.
Fried Fruit Art Space announces new exhibition kicking off next month
Fried Fruit Art Space is set to present artist Alejandro T. Acierto next month, for a new exhibition. The exhibition is titled "open grounds for wholly indeterminate futures."
Rock icons The Doobie Brothers to perform at Live Oak Pavilion
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The Doobie Brothers will bring their Walk This Road Tour to Live Oak Bank Pavilion on Oct. 6, following a two-and-a-half-month summer run with Santana. The tour supports the band’s 2025 album Walk This Road and…
CFCC to Host Veteran Panels for Upcoming America 250 Celebration
Cape Fear Community College will host a three-day panel series featuring military veterans as part of the national America 250 celebration, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Orton conducts prescribed controlled burn to improve forest health
Orton Plantation is conducting a permitted prescribed burn across 559 acres today as part of its ongoing forest management plan to improve ecosystem health and restore longleaf pine habitat.
Boil water advisory scheduled Wednesday in Wrightsville Beach
CFPUA has scheduled a precautionary boil water advisory starting overnight Wednesday, March 25, for part of North Lumina Avenue and surrounding areas in Wrightsville Beach.
Brunswick County deputies searching for missing Leland woman
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman last seen in Leland.
Belville Board of Commissioners to hold public meeting regarding open burning on Tuesday
The Belville Board of Commissioners will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday to consider possible changes to the town's open burning ordinance.
New Hanover DA announces sentences in multiple Wilmington cases
The New Hanover County District Attorney's Office announced several cases have been resolved, with three men sentenced for separate incidents.