Candlelit vigil held for Wilmington Walmart employee who was fatally shot
Last week, while working at the Monkey Junction Walmart, 67-year-old Mark Paz was shot and later died after trying to stop a man from shoplifting.
‘Protect Our Rights’ protest held in Downtown Wilmington
A protest for equal rights was held in downtown Wilmington Saturday.
Creative teens design runway-ready looks for annual competition
Happening Saturday night, it’s the 8th annual Fiction to Fashion competition, a Project Runway-style fashion event that challenges local teens to create wearable art from unconventional materials.
Wilmington storage unit broken into, items stolen
Wilmington police continue to investigate a string of thefts at the Secur-care Self Storage facility on College Road in Wilmington.
Light the Legacy brings special illumination to the Battleship North Carolina
Light the Legacy involved special lighting on and around the battleship.
Tinsel too soon? Burgaw’s festive spirit raises the question: Is it time to decorate?
Should we be spreading holiday cheer this early in the season?
Wreath laying ceremony held for 126th anniversary of 1898 Massacre and Coup
The ceremony—which was held at the 1898 Memorial Park—commemorates the 126th anniversary of the only successful coup in US history.
New details on count of additional ballots in New Hanover County
The additional ballots—which include an estimated 1,500 absentee ballots and 1,900 provisional ballots—could change the current outcome of the county commission and school board race.
WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Caroline Prease
Wilmington Christian Academy volleyball star also uses her personal struggles as motivation
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – This week’s student athlete of the week is Caroline Prease from Wilmington Christian Academy. The senior is a two-time all state libero. She also has aspirations to play in college. Prease has a 4.3 GPA and wants to pursue a degree in psychology. She already has her life passion set up. After a Dyslexia diagnoses in…
“American Coup: Wilmington, 1898” PBS documentary premieres at Thalian Hall
PBS North Carolina produced the nearly 2-hour long documentary, which took more than 3 years to complete.
New Hanover County groups host job and resource fair for formerly incarcerated people
Attendees were given information about organizations providing housing and employment resources.
HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Veterans Day Parade in Wilmington
The Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade will take place this weekend in downtown Wilmington, honoring veterans, active-duty military, and reservists for their service and sacrifice.
3,400 uncounted ballots could change outcome of New Hanover County commissioners, school board race
Two key races in New Hanover County remain too close to call after Board of Elections Director Rae Hunter-Havens revealed in a statement Wednesday that more than 3400 absentee and provisional ballots are still uncounted.
The emotional impact of election results for some young voters
This election cycle marked the first time voting for many, particularly Gen Z and minority groups. However, the results have left some feeling not only disappointed but also fearful about the future.
We sat down with UNCW professor Jennifer Brubaker, who has dedicated her life to how people navigate politics within their families and social circles.
North Carolina’s split vote trend: What drives voter choices?
North Carolina plays a pivotal role in national elections, often supporting Republicans in recent presidential races. However, when it comes to state-level races, voters tend to split their tickets.
We spoke with Nelson Beaulieu, a political science and history instructor at Cape Fear Community College, about the factors influencing voter decisions in the state.
History with ‘Hud’: Revisiting the events surrounding 1898 Wilmington Massacre
Sunday marks 126 years since the only successful coup in United States history took place in Wilmington on November 10, 1898. Several days of tragic events would see local officials overthrown and countless African Americans lying dead in the streets.
New Hanover County residents react to the 2024 Presidential Election
Donald Trump won both the popular and electoral votes. That hasn't happened in 20 years.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY)–Now that the presidential election is over, declaring Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States. “This will truly be the golden age of America,” Donald Trump said. WWAY drove to Carolina Beach to see how people felt about the victory. “Go, Trump! We’re here to support you,” exclaimed one resident. “I think he is…
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Pender County Sheriff’s Office
The planned 100,000-square-foot facility will serve as a state-of-the-art hub for law enforcement operations in the county.
PENDER COUNTY (WWAY)–Pender County leaders and members of the Pender County Sheriff’s Office participated in a groundbreaking Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony was at 1417 Old Savannah Road in Burgaw. The planned 100,000-square-foot facility will serve as a state-of-the-art hub for law enforcement operations in the county. The new building will house a sheriff’s office, a 911 operations center, evidence storage…
District Attorney-Elect Jason Smith reacts to election win
WWAY spoke with Smith Wednesday following his projected win. He said he looks forward to serving the citizens of the sixth prosecutorial district, seeking to tackle violent crime and continue the pillars of Ben David’s “Star Fish Model” approach.
Novant Health begins renovations on new medical office building in Wilmington
Novant Health is beginning renovations on a new medical office building. The building on Converse Rd. in Wilmington was previously the site of a Verizon Wireless call center.
Locals react to Election results
Tuesday night’s election results sparked a variety of reactions from Wilmington residents. We headed downtown to speak with people about how they were feeling after the results came in.
Hit and run at Intercoastal Towing Service leaves vehicle totaled
Intercoastal Towing and Recovery Service, located in Kings Grant, had a chaotic start to the day when employee Ryan Ballard arrived at work.
Slow election day at Cape Fear precincts following busy early voting period
At the Leland Cultural Arts Center, a few poll workers WWAY spoke with said Tuesday’s turnout was slower than anticipated.
Pender County Schools launches survey to shape 2025-2030 strategic plan
Pender County School District is looking ahead to the next five years.