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Man killed in motorcycle crash on Sidbury Road

Tanner Blue,

March 7, 2024

A celebration of life was held on Saturday at Port City Community Church for Lenny Simpson, a revered figure in the tennis community. Simpson, a Wilmington native, passed away earlier this month after a prolonged battle with illness. He was 75 years old. (Photo courtesy Port City Community Church)

Celebration of life held for tennis legend Lenny Simpson

WWAY News,

February 24, 2024

The issue of beach erosion has become a big concern for residents of Surf City, but town officials say they have been aware of the issue for well over a decade. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Surf City renourishment project remains in the works after setbacks

Nate Mauldin,

February 23, 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

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

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

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

“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

The Upperman Center at UNCW is hosting more than 20 different events this month, Including multiple keynote speakers, art exhibits, and the return of the organization's annual Homecoming Fashion Show. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Local organizations celebrate Black History Month with dozens of events

Nate Mauldin,

February 7, 2024

According to a press release, President and CEO William Buster is stepping down from his position with the endowment. (Photo Courtesy New Hanover Community Endowment)

New Hanover Community Endowment president & CEO resigns

Nate Mauldin,

February 5, 2024

The Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry has seen increased traffic this week as commuters try to get around congestion on the Isabel Holmes and Thomas Rhodes Bridges. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry sees increased traffic

Nate Mauldin,

February 2, 2024

Screen Time

Digital detoxing and limiting screen time for young children on their devices

Tanner Blue,

January 10, 2024

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

Tanner Blue,

January 9, 2024

Wilmington Community Justice Center

Wilmington Community Justice Center announced at The Harrelson Center

Tanner Blue,

January 4, 2024

Mosley PLC Meeting

New Hanover County Hispanic-Latino Commission holds emergency meeting about closure of Career Readiness Academy at Mosley

Tanner Blue,

January 2, 2024

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Town of Leland continues to look at proposed minor league baseball team

Tanner Blue,

January 2, 2024

Cook Out

Cook Out fires up its grills and opens up its doors in Leland

Tanner Blue,

January 1, 2024

Derrick Lamont Jones

Man charged with First-degree murder appears in New Hanover County Courtroom for the first time

Tanner Blue,

December 28, 2023

2024 Projects

2024 projects scheduled to begin or be completed in Southeastern North Carolina

Tanner Blue,

December 27, 2023

Boxing Day

Shoppers pack Mayfaire Town Center on Boxing Day to return or buy gifts

Tanner Blue,

December 26, 2023

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Some working on Christmas to make the holidays go smoothly and safely for others

Tanner Blue,

December 25, 2023

Jim Cantore

Meteorologist Jim Cantore serving up drinks in Carolina Beach for a good cause

Tanner Blue,

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

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

Tanner Blue,

December 14, 2023