Pender County man accused in the death of his sister awaits extradition in Ohio
23-year-old Matthew Dolan is being held in connection with the death of his 21-year-old sister, Megan Dolan.
Expert warns of health risks as stagnant floodwaters persist
A week after Tropical Storm Debby hit the Carolinas, there is standing floodwater in many areas of the Cape Fear.
WWAY Pigskin Preview: North Brunswick Scorpions
The Brunswick County championship has run through Leland for three straight years. Will it be four?
The Scorpions have consecutive seasons with playoff wins and have strong culture under Head Coach Bryan Davis.
But with as much inexperience as they have right now, he feels it’s like ‘year one’.
WWAY Pigskin Preview: Topsail Pirates
Pirates look to capitalize with a lot of returning experience
The Topsail football programs had only six seniors find the field for significant playing time last season.
That sets them up primely for 2024, given there’s a lot of question marks for other top teams in the Mideastern Conference.
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare hosting ‘Last Chance for White Pants’ gala
It is once again time for Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s largest fundraiser and the area’s favorite end-of-summer celebration, Last Chance for White Pants Gala.
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s annual gala, Last Chance for White Pants, will be on Saturday, August 24, from 7-11 p.m. at The Hangar at Modern Aviation.
Pender County farmers dealing with too much water after weeks of drought
After more than a month of drought and heat burn, excessive rainfall over the last couple of weeks, including Tropical Storm Debby last week, is causing problems for farmers.
Portions of Highway 53 still flooded days after Debby
The Northeast Cape Fear River rested around 16.5 feet, half a foot over what the National Weather Service considers as major flood levels.
Roof collapse in downtown Wilmington sparks calls for inspection reform
A business looking to rebuild after the ceiling of the building at 205 Princess St. in downtown Wilmington collapsed unexpectedly on Thursday. The collapse sparked calls for better inspection policies.
Leland Police report string of car break-ins
Police said thieves are typically looking for valuable items like cash, electronics, and firearms.
WWAY’s Donna Gregory details lung cancer battle, remains hopeful for return
Donna Gregory, a veteran journalist and anchor at WWAY, is facing a challenging health battle after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer earlier this year.
Pet Pals: 8-month-old Anatolian Shepherd looking for forever home
Experience with this breed is required, and staff says he will need a lot of interaction and exercise to keep him busy.
Persistent flooding in Belville community a concern for residents and the mayor
The largest area still flooded in Belville is at East Wood Lane and Two Pine Road in the Olde Towne Community… an area that has been prone to flooding for decades.
Federal judge limits Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students, 8 New Hanover Schools exempt
New Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students could lag behind in our area after a federal judge in Kansas blocked the new regulations.
Wrightsville Beach woman recalls winning Olympic Gold, following recent Middle East trip to visit troops
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — It’s been eight years since the 2016 Rio Olympic Games took place in Brazil. But for a Wrightsville Beach woman, the experience continues to provide joy for her and others. Kathleen Baker spent time during the recent Paris Olympics in the Middle East, meeting with troops and giving them a first-hand look at what it’s…
WWAY PIGSKIN PREVIEW: South Brunswick Cougars
A new head coach, quarterback, culture and an influx of underclassmen look to help South Brunswick compete in the Mideastern Conference.
Carolina Beach police investigating death of a child
A death investigation is underway in Carolina Beach according to the Carolina Beach Police Department.
Wilmington business owner determined to rebuild after roof collapse
The roof of a building at 205 Princess Street collapsed Thursday afternoon around 1 pm.
Unexpected flooding in areas of Carolina Beach as afternoon storm drops 4 inches of rain in 2 hours
In 2 hours, more than 4 inches of rain fell in Carolina Beach Friday afternoon, which caused issues for the town’s drainage systems that were already working hard to clear water following Debby.
UNCW dismantles office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion following Board of Governors mandate
It’s the final hour for the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at UNCW after Chancellor Aswani Volety announced that the university will be dismantling the office on Thursday.
River cresting expected through next week following heavy rainfall
Heavy rains from what was Tropical Storm Debby earlier this week are expected to continue flooding waterways, canals, and ditches across the Cape Fear for the next several days.
Tropical Storm Debby brings significant flooding to Fair Bluff
Debby is no longer a Tropical Storm and has moved out of our area. But several places are still feeling the impacts.
Canine Companions: Volunteers raising free service dogs for people with disabilities
A woman in Brunswick County is raising awareness about raising puppies to become service dogs for people with disabilities. Canine Companions works to give people with disabilities a service dog free of charge, but the organizations needs volunteers and puppy raisers to make that possible.
Columbus County residents deal with aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby
According to a State Department of Transportation Incident Management Supervisor, several streets remain flooded in Whiteville.
Tropical storm Debby blamed for building collapse in downtown Wilmington
Tropical storm Debby is being blamed for a partial building collapse in downtown Wilmington.