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An inaugural event in Brunswick County explored life sciences and medical technology in the area, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Leland hosts Life Science and Medical Technology Summit

Emily Andrews,

April 4, 2024

April is National Donate Life Month. On Tuesday, WWAY caught up with a Shallotte man who recently received his life saving donation, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Brunswick County man celebrates National Donate Life Month with his new kidney

Emily Andrews,

April 2, 2024

Closing statements began Tuesday in the trial of a man charged in a 2021 murder, (Photo: WWAY News).

Closing statements in trial for man charged in Bladen County woman's 2021 death

Emily Andrews,

April 2, 2024

A restaurant is pioneering ways to pay it forward, (Photo: Tee-Time Cafe's Facebook Page).

Tee-Time Cafe in Shallotte offering pre-paid meals for those in need

Emily Andrews,

April 2, 2024

The Wilmington Police Department is adding a new and improved way to patrol the Port City. They're rolling out new body cameras, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Police Department invests in new and improved body cameras

Emily Andrews,

April 1, 2024

The Bridge Church

The Bridge Church one of multiple hosting Good Friday services in the Cape Fear

Tanner Blue,

March 29, 2024

WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Sophie Williamson

WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Sophie Williamson

Tanner Blue,

March 28, 2024

A New Hanover County cake decorator is sweet and savvy on social media, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington cake decorator finds newfound passion as a content creator

Emily Andrews,

March 28, 2024

Last week, a 16-year-old student allegedly brought a loaded gun onto school grounds at Laney High School. A New Hanover County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said the weapon the student had is known as a "ghost gun," (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Police explains ghost guns

Emily Andrews,

March 28, 2024

WHATS HAPPENING: March 29th-31st

Tanner Blue,

March 28, 2024

Ethan Boyette wins HV3 Boys Invitational

Future UNCW golfer wins HV3 Boys Invitational hosted by LIV Golf's Harold Varner III

Tanner Blue,

March 27, 2024

People are still smiling after an annual Easter egg hunt in New Hanover County on Wednesday, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington's MLK Center hosts adults with disabilities Easter egg hunt

Emily Andrews,

March 27, 2024

A trial is underway for a man accused in a 2021 murder. Opening statements were made Tuesday, following jury selection that was completed on Monday, (Photo: WWAY News).

Trial underway for man charged in 2021 murder of missing Bladen County woman

Emily Andrews,

March 26, 2024

A Columbus County man is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing a teenager in the Evergreen community, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Residents, leaders in Columbus County say two deaths of a minor are a cause for concern

Emily Andrews,

March 25, 2024

Carolinas Classic All-Star Basketball Games

Carolinas Classic All-Star Basketball Games displays high school talent from North and South Carolina

Tanner Blue,

March 24, 2024

UNCW Baseball

UNCW Baseball sweeps Elon in opening weekend of CAA play at home

Tanner Blue,

March 24, 2024

OCB Gains and Glory

OCB Gains and Glory bodybuilding competition takes place in downtown Wilmington

Tanner Blue,

March 24, 2024

Ernie Bovio

NHRMC President Ernie Bovio discusses current and future plans for the hospital

Tanner Blue,

March 22, 2024

Hannah Jackson

WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Hannah Jackson

Tanner Blue,

March 21, 2024

Many area schools are rocking their socks in support of World Down Syndrome Day, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Area schools celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with the help of socks

Emily Andrews,

March 21, 2024

A possible property tax hike in Leland is expected to generate a lot of public comment at Thursday's town council meeting, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Leland holding town council meeting, hopes to hear public comment on proposed budget

Emily Andrews,

March 21, 2024

What's Happening

WHATS HAPPENING: March 22nd-24th

Tanner Blue,

March 21, 2024

We're learning more about a shooting in Columbus County that claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy, (Photo: Columbus County Sheriff's Office).

Community members and officials respond to Chadbourn shooting killing 7-year-old

Emily Andrews,

March 20, 2024

It's getting closer to prime picking for strawberries and one New Hanover County farm is getting a head start on the season, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

New Hanover County Strawberry Farm set to re-open Wednesday

Emily Andrews,

March 19, 2024