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On Saturday evening, a rally and candlelit vigil was held to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Rally held in downtown Wilmington as Russia-Ukraine war hits two-year anniversary

Nate Mauldin,

February 24, 2024

Althea Gibson Tennis Complex

Residents enjoy nice weather and newly reconstructed Althea Gibson Tennis Complex courts

Tanner Blue,

February 24, 2024

UNCW Baseball falls to Princeton 2-1, series is even at 1-1

Tanner Blue,

February 24, 2024

A celebration of life was held on Saturday at Port City Community Church for Lenny Simpson, a revered figure in the tennis community. Simpson, a Wilmington native, passed away earlier this month after a prolonged battle with illness. He was 75 years old. (Photo courtesy Port City Community Church)

Celebration of life held for tennis legend Lenny Simpson

WWAY News,

February 24, 2024

Put on your running shoes! The annual Novant Health Wilmington Marathon is taking place on Saturday, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Runner preps ahead the Novant Health Wilmington Marathon

Emily Andrews,

February 23, 2024

It’s called "The Work From Their Hands.” The exhibit displays quilts dating back to the mid-1800's and more contemporary pieces from around the country, showing how quilt making has evolved over centuries. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Cameron Art Museum unveils quilt exhibition 'The Work of Their Hands'

Nate Mauldin,

February 23, 2024

A cyberattack is leaving pharmacies across the nation struggling to serve their customers.

Cyberattack troubles pharmacies nationwide

Emily Andrews,

February 23, 2024

The issue of beach erosion has become a big concern for residents of Surf City, but town officials say they have been aware of the issue for well over a decade. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Surf City renourishment project remains in the works after setbacks

Nate Mauldin,

February 23, 2024

Augie Ballentine

WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Augie Ballantine

Tanner Blue,

February 22, 2024

An Oak island Wildlife Shelter is taking in dozens of injured pelicans and it’s raising questions, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

A cause for concern: Oak Island shelter treating large number of injured pelicans

Emily Andrews,

February 22, 2024

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WHAT'S HAPPENING: Weekend of February 23rd-25th

Tanner Blue,

February 22, 2024

Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream

Boombalatti's hosts "Stuff Your Stanley" event as customers fill up their Stanley cups with ice cream

Tanner Blue,

February 21, 2024

Cape Fear Community College Women's Basketball

CFCC Women's Basketball defeats Brunswick Community College 91-32; improves to 19-2 on the season

Tanner Blue,

February 21, 2024

A concept that was just an idea in 2009 is coming to fruition more than a decade later, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Fort Fisher Visitor Center undergoing finishing touches

Emily Andrews,

February 21, 2024

Postal workers in Leland have been sorting mail out of a tent adjacent to the local post office for seven years, according to a letter carrier who operates from the Leland Post Office. (Photo:Marion Caldwell/WWAY News)

Growing pains: Leland growth pushing post office into parking lot

Nate Mauldin,

February 21, 2024

With warmer temperatures around the corner, many people are ready to get back to outdoor activities, (Photo: WWAY News).

Pleasure Island volleyball players are eager to find new courts in time for summer

Emily Andrews,

February 21, 2024

One of the biggest moments in most people's lives is their wedding day, (Photo: Pixabay).

Saying "yes" to the dress with an added tip

Emily Andrews,

February 20, 2024

Emmy Clark

Mideastern Conference Girls Basketball Tournament Round One results

Tanner Blue,

February 19, 2024

Wilmington Sharks looking for host families this summer

Tanner Blue,

February 19, 2024

Daytona 500

Charlotte native William Byron wins Daytona 500

Tanner Blue,

February 19, 2024

It feels great to “add to cart" from the comfort of your couch, (Photo: Courtesy of Luke Waddell.)

Porch pirates popping up in parts of the Port City

Emily Andrews,

February 19, 2024

The Earl G. and Inez Batts Recreation Complex will be on 45.85 acres of land adjacent to the existing Surf City Community Center and Athletic Complex. (Photo courtesy town of Surf City)

Work underway on new Surf City recreation complex

Nate Mauldin,

February 19, 2024

UNCW Women's Basketball falls to Charleston 97-58

Tanner Blue,

February 18, 2024

UNCW Baseball

UNCW baseball defeats Kent St. 8-3; wins series 2-1

Tanner Blue,

February 18, 2024