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The Refillery Co

Local business looks to reduce waste and refill items you use regularly

Tanner Blue,

January 17, 2024

Lifesaving blood donations are needed more than ever. Leaving some folks wanting to act but finding out they are unable to, (Photo: Public Domain Pictures).

Blood donation restrictions

Emily Andrews,

January 17, 2024

He was once an abandoned baby, now he's an advocate for North Carolina's Safe Surrender Law, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Leland man abandoned as baby shares his story

Emily Andrews,

January 17, 2024

The Wilmington Central Rotary Club raised more than $20,000 at its annual Miracles of Rotary Lock Up event and it’s helping local causes, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

New Hanover County Sheriff's Office receives funds for bomb detection dog

Emily Andrews,

January 16, 2024

January is the start of controlled burn season in our area which lasts through August, (Photo: WWAY News).

Benefits behind controlled burns

Emily Andrews,

January 16, 2024

Some of the coldest air the Cape Fear has seen in more than a year will be moving in this week, (Photo: WWAY News).

Preparations for colder temperatures in the week ahead

Emily Andrews,

January 15, 2024

In Wilmington on Saturday morning, two local organizations joined forces to clean up Cape Fear waterways, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington organizations join forces to keep Cape Fear waters clean

Emily Andrews,

January 13, 2024

Isla Woods

Wilmington pediatric cancer survivor gets room makeover

Tanner Blue,

January 12, 2024

A 5-year-old boy was found walking along Hwy. 17 in Pender County on Thursday, (Photo: WWAY News).

5-year-old student leaves school, found walking along Hwy. 17 Thursday in Hampstead

Emily Andrews,

January 12, 2024

Conversation for Peace

YWCA Lower Cape Fear hosts Conversation for Peace at MLK Community Center

Tanner Blue,

January 11, 2024

Construction is officially underway on the new MLK Community Center after a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington MLK Community Center holds groundbreaking for expansion and renovation project

Emily Andrews,

January 11, 2024

Textile Recycling Bins

Textile recycling bins offering an alternative way for people to discard household items

Tanner Blue,

January 10, 2024

A campaign by local law enforcement is ensuring safety on the roadways, (Photo: WWAY News).

Wilmington Police Department encourages motorcycle, dirt bike, and ATV safety

Emily Andrews,

January 10, 2024

In Columbus County on Monday an SUV crashed into a government building, (Photo: Courtesy of Melanie Thompson).

Car crashes into Whiteville Post Office on Monday

Emily Andrews,

January 10, 2024

Homeowners insurance could increase by 42.2% in North Carolina this year

Tanner Blue,

January 9, 2024

Health professionals are seeing a rise in cases of the flu in North Carolina right now, (Photo: WWAY News).

Flu cases on the rise in North Carolina

Emily Andrews,

January 9, 2024

Teachers across the state are implementing new policies after the passing of Senate Bill 49 or the so-called "Parents Bill of Rights.” (Photo: ZUMA / MGN)

Educators in Brunswick County react to North Carolina Senate Bill 49

Emily Andrews,

January 9, 2024

Martin Luther King Day is one week away and we're learning more about events in Wilmington planned to mark the slain civil rights leader's birthday, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee holds news conference ahead of events

Emily Andrews,

January 8, 2024

Rough weather may be on the way. Emergency management agencies and those in charge of critical services are all on alert. Power companies are also keeping a watchful eye on the weather, (Photo: Marion Caldwell/WWAY News).

Emergency services and power companies prepare ahead of the storm

Emily Andrews,

January 8, 2024

Police are investigating a break-in at Guiton’s Drug Store that happened on December 29 in downtown Whiteville. The suspect stole around $16,000 of prescription items, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

A Whiteville pharmacy break-in results in loss of $16,000 worth of prescription items

Emily Andrews,

January 5, 2024

White Police Department is asking for the community's help to identify the driver of this truck.

Whiteville police need your help identifying driver involved in accident

WWAY News,

January 4, 2024

Lots of people making a toast to taking on the challenge of dry January, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

People in the Cape Fear making a toast to dry January with the help of a Wilmington business

Emily Andrews,

January 4, 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).

NHCS Board of Education members disagreeing on their current legal representation

Tanner Blue,

January 4, 2024

Solar energy is environmentally friendly and the lower energy bill often advertised is rather tempting, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Solar panel problems: What to know before making the switch

Emily Andrews,

January 4, 2024