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Claire Furmidge

WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Claire Furmidge

Tanner Blue,

May 16, 2024

Southport car underwater

Southport Fire Department Captain explains how he swam to save an occupant who drove their vehicle into the river

Tanner Blue,

May 15, 2024

New Hanover County School Board leaders are trying to figure out how to cover a multi-million-dollar shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year, (Photo: WWAY News).

New Hanover County School Board continues to discuss upcoming fiscal year budget

Emily Andrews,

May 14, 2024

The owners of a historic home in Wilmington are taking action after learning they're at risk of losing part of their property so the city can install sidewalks, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Continuing coverage: Wilmington historic home takes action in response to proposed sidewalks

Emily Andrews,

May 13, 2024

Brunswick EMS

Brunswick County looking for volunteers for new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Tanner Blue,

May 10, 2024

Fire Truck

Oak Island Fire Department receives new fire truck

Tanner Blue,

May 10, 2024

Oki Fire Department

Oak Island Fire Department receives smoke alarm donations to provide for residents

Tanner Blue,

May 10, 2024

Gage Hickman

WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Gage Hickman

Tanner Blue,

May 9, 2024

Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach could see a 9% property tax increase as 2024-2025 budget is in development

Tanner Blue,

May 9, 2024

A Cape Fear area preschool is equipping students with tools to succeed in a second language, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Wilmington Bilingual Preschool sets up students for success with a second language

Emily Andrews,

May 9, 2024

Governor Roy Cooper was in the Cape Fear area on Thursday to celebrate teacher appreciation week, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Gov. Cooper visits a New Hanover County school for teacher appreciation week

Emily Andrews,

May 9, 2024

The owner of an historic home in Wilmington plans to speak to city council, at Tuesday night's meeting, about losing part of his property so the city can install sidewalks, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Conversation continues as home on Wrightsville Avenue fears future sidewalks

Emily Andrews,

May 7, 2024

A Brunswick County truck driver received a national award for his local work. The driver has spent the last 30 years of his career working for NFI Industries in Wilmington, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

81-year-old Brunswick County truck driver receives national award

Emily Andrews,

May 6, 2024

Uncw Baseball

Tanner Thach sets single-season home run record as UNCW topples Campbell 14-7

Tanner Blue,

May 5, 2024

Damian Alexander Brezinski

Carolina Beach cardiologist arrested for sexual offenses against a juvenile

WWAY News,

May 4, 2024

UNCW Softball defeats Monmouth 2-1

UNCW Softball defeats Monmouth 2-1; obtain #4 seed in CAA Softball Championship

Tanner Blue,

May 4, 2024

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority speaks on its service line program for clean drinking water

Tanner Blue,

May 3, 2024

Zocalo Street Food and Tequila

Zócalo Street Food and Tequila to host block party for Cinco De Mayo

Tanner Blue,

May 3, 2024

Plastic Ocean Project

Local non-profit stresses the importance of keeping plastic out of the water after recent viral video

Tanner Blue,

May 3, 2024

One Brunswick County beach town is brainstorming ways to keep pedestrians safer on the street, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Ocean Isle Beach brainstorms solutions for safe crosswalks

Emily Andrews,

May 3, 2024

Luke Hobbs

WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Luke Hobbs

Tanner Blue,

May 2, 2024

A Pender County man is having his artwork featured in a special art show next week, (Photo: Lower Cape Fear LifeCare).

Pender County man receives solo art show, Lower Cape Fear LifeCare invites community

Emily Andrews,

May 2, 2024

WHATS HAPPENING: May 3rd-5th

Tanner Blue,

May 2, 2024

A non-profit organization is providing some breast cancer patients and survivors with a retreat to remember. WWAY caught up with them Wednesday, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Topsail Beach hosts Little Pink Houses of Hope cancer patients and survivors

Emily Andrews,

May 1, 2024