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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

Henry Cooke

Ocean Isle Beach local working on erosion control project to protect beach front's

Tanner Blue,

February 15, 2024

Sean Boring

Wilmington man a part of Super Bowl LVIII camera crew

Tanner Blue,

February 14, 2024

29-year-old Anna Walker disappeared last October. She was later found dead at Smith Creek Park in the northern portion of New Hanover County, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Seeking Answers: the disappearance and death of Anna Walker

Emily Andrews,

February 14, 2024

After being married for 66 years this February, everything that Eugene and Ruth Emmer do, they do together. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Wilmington couple shares their secret to 66 years of marriage

Nate Mauldin,

February 14, 2024

Tin Man Awards

Heart of the Matter & Tin Man Awards held at the Wilmington Convention Center

Tanner Blue,

February 14, 2024

Some small businesses in the Cape Fear have taken crime to the crowds on social media, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Jimmy's of Wrightsville Beach seeks justice via social media

Emily Andrews,

February 13, 2024

A pod-style campground for homeless individuals could be coming to Wilmington, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Eden Village hopeful to help the homeless once more through pod-style housing

Emily Andrews,

February 13, 2024

Enviva

Sunset Park residents express concern about dust pollution

Nate Mauldin,

February 12, 2024

Adrienne Vendetti, Stephanie Vendetti

Wilmington-based company to be featured on 'Shark Tank'

Nate Mauldin,

February 12, 2024

On Monday, Wilmington Fire Department welcomed two new crisis response dogs to the fire family, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Fire Department welcomes four-legged friends to the fire family

Emily Andrews,

February 12, 2024

Wilmington City Council is working on the 2024-2025 budget and a tax increase could be part of that budget, (Photo: 401kcalculator.org / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0).

Wilmington budget work session discusses 2.5 cent property tax increase

WWAY News,

February 12, 2024

According to the National Retail Federation, the country is projected to spend a whopping $17.3 billion today on food, drinks, apparel, and decorations. Thats a nearly 5% spike from last year. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Shoppers react to the most expensive Super Bowl ever

Nate Mauldin,

February 11, 2024

UNCW Is partnering with the Historic Wilmington Foundation to find unmarked graves at a historic cemetery. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

The search for lost family: Radar offers hope to find unmarked graves

Nate Mauldin,

February 10, 2024

UNCW hosted the Southeast Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

UNCW hosts Southeast NC Regional Science Fair

Nate Mauldin,

February 10, 2024

“Over $6000 on the credit card right before the holidays was not an ideal situation for us and the only thing that made me feel somewhat okay about it was that we had been told and I had gotten an email that we would be reimbursed,” Lehman said. “So, when we got those bills and they moved the goalpost on us it was very disappointing.” (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Bed bugs discovered in Wilmington hotel, guest left to pay thousands

Nate Mauldin,

February 9, 2024

Brunswick County Medical Center gives back with "Soup or Bowl" food drive

Nate Mauldin,

February 9, 2024