Contest

Meet the 3 finalists competing for WWAY’s American Idol silver ticket

Kinsey Rothenberger,

September 1, 2026

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Wilmington Fire Department hosts Home Escape Plan Challenge

WWAY News,

September 2, 2025

Turtles

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher needs help naming sea turtle hatchlings

WWAY News,

August 18, 2025

Astronaut Teacher

A NHCS teacher submits herself for a chance to go to space

Keelin Berrian,

March 25, 2025

The Search for Dog of the Year starts now

WWAY News,

December 19, 2024

Lights

A Wilmington neighborhood decked the subdivision with Christmas flare

Keelin Berrian,

December 16, 2024

Wilmington welcomes its first Vegan Chef Challenge

WWAY News,

August 3, 2024

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Former HGTV Smart Home for sale in Castle Hayne

WWAY News,

June 11, 2024

Wilmington Riverwalk again in the running for best in the country

WWAY News,

March 15, 2024

'Own Your Own' restaurant deal winner backs out

WWAY News,

February 7, 2024

NASA’s VIPER, or Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover

Send your name to the moon on a NASA rover

WWAY News,

January 4, 2024

A green sea turtle patient at Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center

Sea turtle hospital needs your help naming next year's patients

WWAY News,

December 26, 2023

Karen Taylor

WWAY employee contestant in Carla Hall Favorite Chef contest

Marion Caldwell,

June 30, 2023

Own Your Own Restaurant competition announces updates, documentary

WWAY News,

May 26, 2023

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Have an ugly dog? You can enter it in the annual Ugliest Dog Contest

WWAY News,

March 6, 2023

Black History Month art contest being held for local Boys & Girls Clubs

WWAY News,

February 1, 2023

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American Legion award scholarships to student contest winners

WWAY News,

January 16, 2023

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'Super mutt' from Wilmington named Dog of the Year

WWAY News,

January 2, 2023

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Wilmington PD continues prepping new horse, name suggestions ending soon

Marion Caldwell,

November 22, 2022

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HGTV announces winner of Castle Hayne Smart Home contest

WWAY News,

August 31, 2022

Voting opens for 'America's Best Looking Cruiser' calendar contest

WWAY News,

August 11, 2022

Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park holding 'Golden Ticket' contest to name their Ferris Wheel

WWAY News,

June 30, 2022

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2022 HGTV Smart Home Giveaway located in Castle Hayne

Matthew Huddleston,

April 5, 2022

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UScellular 8th Annual Black History Month Art Contest underway

Randy Aldridge,

February 2, 2022