City Of Wilmington Puts On A Benefit Concert For Western North Carolina Flood Victims
New Hanover, News

City of Wilmington puts on a benefit concert for Western North Carolina Helene victims

"We need to raise as much awareness for money because those things are long hauls."
Keelin Berrian,

  NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY)– Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida more than a month ago, and rainfall in Western North Carolina caused widespread flooding and fast-moving landslides. Tuesday night, the City of Wilmington put on “From Wilmington with Love,” a benefit concert featuring singer and songwriter “Ben Folds.” “I’m excited to chip in as much as possible. We’re all…

Maze
Brunswick, News

Neighborhood haunted maze returns for its 6th year

"This encourages unity in the community, even if it's just something like sitting on the porch and letting little kids come up and you give them candy."
Keelin Berrian,

BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY)–In Brunswick County, one neighborhood is coming alive with Halloween decorations and haunts. Jeff Hertzog is the man behind this haunted trail in Stoney Creek Plantation, and considering what the neighborhood has been through with Potential Tropical Storm Eight last month, he wants to take a few dark times off people’s minds. There are Dolls, clowns, and spiders!…
Fifth Quarter, Sports

The 5th Quarter October 25, 2024

Week 10
Jake Eichstaedt,

LELAND, N.C. (WWAY) – Week 10 has come and gone. Next week will be conference championships. The week after is now for an extra regular season week, which some of our teams will play, before the postseason. Vote for the play of the week here. Categories: Fifth Quarter, Sports
Pender, Sports, Student Athlete of the Week

WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Landon Lash

Topsail football player won GPA award for program and is shining on the field
Jake Eichstaedt,

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WWAY) – The WWAY Student Athlete of the week has burst on to the scene this football season while maintaining excellence in the classroom. Topsail junior linebacker Landon Lash is in the top ten in the conference for tackles, despite playing one less game than those other teams. While boasting a 4.25 G.P.A., Lash earned the award presented…

Wway Play Of The Week Winner: Rush Blackwell
Columbus, Columbus, Local, Sports

WWAY Play of the Week winner: Rush Blackwell

South Columbus senior ran for 274 yards Friday night
Jake Eichstaedt,

TABOR CITY, N.C. (WWAY) – The play of the week winner from week nine is Rush Blackwell from South Columbus. The senior scored on a long run play, helping the Stallions score 49 points on the road against Heide Trask.   Categories: Columbus, Columbus, Local, Sports
Columbus, Columbus, Sports

WWAY Team of the Week: South Columbus

Stallions scored 49 points on the road to defeat Heide Trask
Jake Eichstaedt,

TABOR CITY, N.C. (WWAY) – The 5th Quarter Team of the Week from week nine is South Columbus High School. The Stallions improved to 8-1 with an impressive road victory over Heide Trask. South Columbus will have this Friday off for their bye, and will prepare for the likely conference championship next week in their matchup at Whiteville Categories: Columbus,…