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CAA Champions

UNCW's swimming and diving program win second straight CAA Championship

Tanner Blue,

March 3, 2024

Wilmington Police investigating shooting on King St.

Tanner Blue,

March 3, 2024

UNCW Seahawk Invitational

UNCW Track and Field shine despite the weather at Seahawk Invitational

Tanner Blue,

March 3, 2024

Paid parking resumed in Carolina and Wrightsville Beaches on March 1 and will run until Oct. 31st. (Photo:WWAY News)

Paid parking resumes in Carolina and Wrightsville Beaches

Nate Mauldin,

March 3, 2024

Maleeck Harden-Hays

UNCW downs Towson 75-64; head into CAA Tournament play

Tanner Blue,

March 2, 2024

Brunswick County Schools hosted a pop-up Prom Closet at South Brunswick High School on Saturday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Brunswick County Schools hosts free Prom Closet for all students

Nate Mauldin,

March 2, 2024

Preparations are underway in advance of next year’s 100th anniversary of Wilmington’s Greenfield Park, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Greenfield Park set to undergo extensive work in Wilmington

Emily Andrews,

March 1, 2024

Families of children with Down syndrome in New Hanover County are raising concern over Special Olympics guidelines, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

New Hanover County families question eligibility requirements for local and state Special Olympics

Emily Andrews,

March 1, 2024

The North Carolina Guardian Ad Litem Program held an open house at their Wilmington office on Friday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

NC Guardian Ad Litem Program in need of volunteers

Nate Mauldin,

March 1, 2024

Friday marks Global Day of Unplugging, encouraging people worldwide to disconnect from their electronic devices and dedicate time to activities they love. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Global Day of Unplugging encourages people to put down the phone

Nate Mauldin,

March 1, 2024

Coen Locklear

WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Coen Locklear

Tanner Blue,

February 29, 2024

It’s a big day for anyone born today. It’s a Leap Year, which means those who were born on February 29th haven’t officially celebrated their birthday in four years, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Columbus County Leap Year baby celebrates his birthday

Emily Andrews,

February 29, 2024

WHAT'S HAPPENING: Weekend of March 1st-3rd

Tanner Blue,

February 29, 2024

Rodmik Allen

WWAY Play of the Week winner: Rodmik Allen

Tanner Blue,

February 28, 2024

Elizabeth's Pizza

Elizabeth's Pizza set to reopen after temporarily closing in 2023

Tanner Blue,

February 28, 2024

A new mural at the MLK Community Center in Wilmington is hoping to share an important message, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

MLK Community Center reveals new mural crafted by kids in the community

Emily Andrews,

February 28, 2024

The New Hanover County Board of Education held a work session Wednesday afternoon on the budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Possible job cuts caused by a projected budget shortfall has the attention of educators and parents, (Photo: WWAY).

New Hanover County Schools Board of Education holds budget work session

Emily Andrews,

February 28, 2024

The future of SeaWitch Cafe and Tiki bar in Carolina Beach remains uncertain after being recently purchased by Harmony Hospitality along with several adjacent plots at 223, 225, 235, 237 and 238 Carolina Beach Avenue. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Future of SeaWitch Cafe and Tiki Bar uncertain as new owner seeks rezoning in Carolina Beach

Nate Mauldin,

February 28, 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

There’s a new spot in Monkey Junction to take your furry friends who need medical attention, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Sandy Paws Animal Hospital sets up shop on Carolina Beach Rd.

Emily Andrews,

February 27, 2024

In honor of Black History Month coming to an end, we are checking in on a project in Brunswick County that is getting closer to nearing the finish line, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Work left to restore Reaves Chapel in Navassa

Emily Andrews,

February 27, 2024

A deadly daylight attack on a woman out for a jog last week in Georgia has a lot of people on edge and taking a closer look at safety, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Police Department offers tips on practicing self-defense

Emily Andrews,

February 26, 2024

One Brunswick County town is facing a proposed 70% tax increase for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Leland facing a proposed 70% tax rate increase

Emily Andrews,

February 26, 2024

The New Hanover County NAACP took to the streets on Sunday for their Souls to the Polls march, an event aimed at promoting voter participation. (Photos:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

New Hanover County NAACP leads Souls to the Polls march in downtown Wilmington

Nate Mauldin,

February 25, 2024