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Ugly Christmas Sweater Dance

Port City United hosts Soul Santa's Ugly Sweater Christmas Dance

Tanner Blue,

December 22, 2023

The rush to head home for the holidays is on, (Photo: WWAY News).

Hectic highways anticipated for the holiday

Emily Andrews,

December 22, 2023

A catholic school in the Cape Fear is holding a raffle and it may be of interest to area “Swifties," (Photo: Tanner Blue/WWAY News).

Wilmington's St. Mary Catholic School holding raffle for Taylor Swift concert tickets

Emily Andrews,

December 22, 2023

CFMB Round table

Leaders from both sides of the Cape Fear River gather to discuss the impacts of the upcoming Cape Fear Memorial Bridge work

Tanner Blue,

December 21, 2023

2023 Festival of Trees

Thousands gather to the Cape Fear Festival of Trees at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Tanner Blue,

December 21, 2023

Southport Board of Aldermen approves next phase of shoreline stabilization

Southport Board of Aldermen approves next phase of shoreline stabilization

Conor Doherty,

December 20, 2023

One non-profit organization in the Cape Fear granted hundreds of Christmas wishes on Wednesday, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Good Shepherd Center toy give away grants dozens of Christmas wishes

Emily Andrews,

December 20, 2023

Respiratory illness cases are on the rise, particularly in young people, which is why Novant Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions at its hospitals, (Photo: WWAY News).

RSV and flu cases on the rise

Emily Andrews,

December 20, 2023

Christmas Shipping

The time is now for last minute Christmas gifts to be shipped

Tanner Blue,

December 20, 2023

Going Beyond the Pink Founder Kara Kenan hugs one of 44 breast cancer survivors that received a free mattress

Wilmington non-profit gifts 44 breast cancer survivors free mattresses to aid in rest, recovery

Morgan Hooks,

December 19, 2023

Blood Drive encouraging people to "love like Wayne" being held in memory of Chadbourn man, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Blood Drive encouraging people to "love like Wayne" being held in memory of Chadbourn man

Emily Andrews,

December 19, 2023

Toy safety for children during the holidays

Tanner Blue,

December 19, 2023

As temperatures drop, many are turning to space heaters to keep warm, (Photo: Courtesy of Evan Wright).

Staying warm safely with space heaters

Emily Andrews,

December 18, 2023

A Cape Fear non-profit is getting their hands dirty this weekend and asking for your help, (Photo: WWAY News).

Plastic Ocean Project planting trees at New Hanover County Landfill Saturday

Emily Andrews,

December 15, 2023

Toys for Tots came to WWAY on Friday to load up hundreds of toys you've donated for the last few weeks, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

WWAY sends off Toys for Tots donations

Emily Andrews,

December 15, 2023

Man convicted of First-degree murder in connection to fatal shooting in 2020

Tanner Blue,

December 14, 2023

One school is getting creative and festive with ways to fundraise, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Columbus Christian Academy to host 'Merry Christmas Market' Saturday

Emily Andrews,

December 14, 2023

The Northwest Police Department is asking for your help in a 2021 missing persons case, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Northwest Police Department offers cash reward in missing persons case

Emily Andrews,

December 14, 2023

"Southern Roots" by Wilmington artist Sharon Jones was selected as the artwork for the 77th North Carolina Azalea Festival.

Rooted in Wilmington: North Carolina Azalea Festival unveils annual artwork

Morgan Hooks,

December 13, 2023

NCDOT provides update on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge work and communication on the project

Tanner Blue,

December 13, 2023

Elected officials from multiple counties gathered in Wilmington Wednesday for a legislative luncheon, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News.)

New Hanover County Board of Education hosts legislative luncheon

Emily Andrews,

December 13, 2023

With the writers and actors strikes officially over, Hollywood East is back up and running, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Dark Horse Studios moving full steam ahead with new stages

Emily Andrews,

December 13, 2023

Continuing coverage on the Maple Hill triple murder that took place in 2020, (Photo: WWAY News).

Prosecutors comment on Maple Hill triple murder

Emily Andrews,

December 13, 2023

A groundbreaking ceremony held on Monday to mark the start of growth at an area community college, (Photo: Courtesy of Southeastern Community College).

Southeastern Community College holds groundbreaking for educational greenhouse

Emily Andrews,

December 12, 2023