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Road, bridge to be renamed for fallen officers in Columbus County

WWAY News,

August 6, 2025

(Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

'Behind the Badge' seminar spreads awareness about law enforcement suicide

Nate Mauldin,

May 23, 2025

911 call released in Bladen County triple homicide investigation

Ava Dorn,

March 21, 2025

AG Josh Stein meets with a region-wide fentanyl task force on October 22, 2024. (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

AG Josh Stein convenes region-wide fentanyl task force in Wilmington

Nate Mauldin,

October 22, 2024

(Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Wilmington Police demonstrate new tasers, live streaming body cameras

Nate Mauldin,

September 17, 2024

The Wilmington Police Department is giving a national TV audience a look at what it's like working in law enforcement, (Photo: CW).

Wilmington Police Department officer featured on "Police 24/7" shares experience

Emily Andrews,

May 22, 2024

The training exercise was held at the New Hanover County Health and Human Services Building, and was organized by the New Hanover County Sherrif's Office in collaboration with local police, fire, and EMS services. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

EMS, law enforcement hold active shooter training exercise

Nate Mauldin,

April 27, 2024

A grand jury returned the indictment of Amirabbas Vaziri on Monday for Willfully Failing to Discharge Duties, Assault on a Female, and Felonious Restraint. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Navassa police officer indicted on several charges in New Hanover County

Nate Mauldin,

February 28, 2024

The Wilmington Police Department, along with Wilmington Fire, EMS and NC State Highway Patrol conducted a training session at Independence Mall on Sunday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Law enforcement and EMS hold training session at Independence Mall

Nate Mauldin,

February 4, 2024

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Associated Press

5 suspects arrested in California desert killings in dispute over marijuana, sheriff’s officials say

Associated Press,

January 29, 2024

Uncw Sees Increased Interest In On Campus Housing For 2022 2023 School Year

Law Enforcement Conducting Investigation into Alleged Bomb Threat, UNCW

WWAY News,

January 20, 2024

Statewide 'Click It or Ticket' campaign kicks off ahead of holiday weekend

WWAY News,

November 20, 2023

'Tip-A-Cop' fundraiser being held Friday at Bonefish Grill, raising money for Special Olympics

WWAY News,

September 14, 2023

Cape Fear River

Numerous checkpoints planned on roads, water this weekend

Marion Caldwell,

September 1, 2023

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NC Wildlife Resources Commission rewarding kids spotted being safe while boating

WWAY News,

August 25, 2023

Christy Judah

Founder of Brunswick Search and Rescue, one of Extraordinary People of Cape Fear

Donna Gregory,

June 27, 2023

Brunswick County law enforcement hosting teen 'Chop with a Cop' event

WWAY News,

June 21, 2023

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FBI offering $70,000 reward for escaped, 'extremely dangerous' Virginia inmate

WWAY News,

May 3, 2023

Booze

Statewide 'Booze It and Lose It' campaign kicks off ahead of St. Patrick's Day

WWAY News,

March 13, 2023

State Highway Patrol graduates 36 new troopers, 4 assigned to Cape Fear

WWAY News,

January 20, 2023

Booze

'Booze It & Lose It' holiday enforcement begins across North Carolina

WWAY News,

December 13, 2022

Suspect on loose following multi-county chase of stolen vehicle

WWAY News,

November 21, 2022

Associated Press

States struggle with pushback after wave of policing reforms

Associated Press,

November 1, 2022

Southport

Oak Island, Southport Police Departments mark successful 'Coffee with a Cop' events

WWAY News,

October 6, 2022