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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

The city of Wilmington held a “Polar Plunge” to raise money for the city's Special Olympics program, which offers training and events for 27 different sports across New Hanover County. (Photo courtesy Steve Dixon)

Special Olympics Polar Plunge raises more than $100k in Kure Beach

Nate Mauldin,

February 18, 2024

The North Carolina Azalea Festival collaborated with UNCW to host the "Seahawk Sun Run" in Long Leaf Park on Sunday morning. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

NC Azalea Festival holds Seahawk Sun Run 5k for UNCW Homecoming

Nate Mauldin,

February 18, 2024

WWAY held its Wilmington Wedding Expo on Sunday. The event was held at Hi-Wire Brewery and gave soon-to-be wedded couples a chance to speak with vendors about everything from decorations to photography; and yes, even the dress. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

WWAY hosts Wilmington Wedding Expo

Nate Mauldin,

February 18, 2024

UNCW’s student newspaper The Seahawk held a celebration for the 75th anniversary of the newspaper on Saturday. The newspaper has been the voice of UNCW’s student body since 1948, founded just one year after the university. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

UNCW's student newspaper The Seahawk celebrates 75th anniversary

Nate Mauldin,

February 17, 2024

The Cameron Art Museum held it's "Living History Day" on Saturday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Cameron Art Museum hosts Living History Day

Nate Mauldin,

February 17, 2024

UNCW v ELON

UNCW falls to Elon at the buzzer 73-72

Tanner Blue,

February 17, 2024

11th annual Guns N' Hoses hockey match

The Wilmington Fire Department and Wilmington Police Department play in 11th annual Guns N' Hoses charity hockey game

Tanner Blue,

February 17, 2024

Bertha Todd was an assistant principal at Hoggard High School in 1971. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Black History Month: Author and retired educator remembers 'The Wilmington Ten'

Nate Mauldin,

February 16, 2024