Cape Fear Explorers uncover two fireplaces at Belvedere Plantation in Leland
A local non-profit organization in the Cape Fear made yet another discovery from the past.
Harbor Island Garden Club looking to lease top floor of Wrightsville Beach Bordeaux Cottage
The Harbor Island Garden Club is looking to lease the top floor of the Bordeaux Cottage in Wrightsville Beach.
History with ‘Hud’: Detailing the oldest house in one of Cape Fear’s oldest coastal towns
With the Cape Fear being extremely suseptable to storm surge and high winds from passing tropical systems, there aren’t many structures along the coast which have survived multiple centuries. But one house in an 18th century coastal community is still standing strong after more than 200 years along the water.
NC Wildlife Federation calling for end to inshore shrimp trawling following cancelation of recreational flounder season
North Carolina is the only state along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts to allow in-shore shrimp trawling, or trawling in rivers and bays.
New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority approves $4.9 million budget, will focus on out-of-state marketing
The approved budget will cover the Authority’s out-of-state marketing to bring more people to the area and improve the Authority’s riverfront booth.
Brunswick County outdoor music venue expected to open next spring, details surrounding the project and reaction
An outdoor music venue is set to make its debut in Brunswick County next spring. WWAY spoke to the people behind the blueprint on Wednesday.
Fawn season upon us, what to do if you stumble upon one
Oh, deer! It’s fawn season which means you may see more of these baby deer firsthand. But wildlife experts said there are a number of do’s and don’ts if you happen to come across one.
Wilmington Fire Department holds first session of its Junior Fire Academy
The Wilmington Fire Department hoping to spark interest in firefighting among some area high school students.
Demolition underway where Wawa is scheduled to be built on S. 17th Street
Demolition has begun in an area where a new convenience store is expected to be built.
12th annual ‘Fred Lynch Invitational’ basketball tournament begins Monday
206 total games will be played over the four sites
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – The popular annual summer basketball tournament at Laney High School returns for its 12th year starting Monday. 96 total teams will compete at four different sites, and 42 of them are local high school varsity or junior varsity teams. Flight 22 releases our schedule for the 12th Annual Fred Lynch Invitational. We are excited to welcome…
Bob Harris, former radio play-by-play voice of Duke athletics, dies at 81
Retired Duke sports radio play-by-play announcer Bob Harris died Wednesday.
Tips to follow to avoid alligators during their mating season
Kent said gators can and will live anywhere there is water and NC Wildlife will work with HOAs and neighborhoods to put up signs warning about them.
Wilmington Police Department getting ready for its 27th Demo Day
Some of the displayed equipment will include a SWAT Bearcat, squad cars, and the bomb squad.
Suspect arrested after leading police on high speed chase in stolen Amazon delivery truck
The pursuit ended on Boogie Blvd off Island Creek Road near Hampstead.
Lost bracelet found in Myrtle Beach, uncovers cherished love story involving fallen New Jersey police officer
A calabash diver is labeling his latest find his greatest find.
NCDOT shares an inside look at preparation before storms hit
We’re just over a week into hurricane season and according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, crews in our area are ready for potential future storms.
Pet Pals: Female dog looking for her forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is a six to seven-year-old female named Bella.
Burgaw holds ribbon cutting for new town center
The town center has been open for the past year.
Traffic safety experts warn of the ‘100 deadliest days of summer’ for teen drivers
According to AAA, nearly half of all teen driver fatalities happen during this time. Additionally, during the “100 deadliest days,” seven people die every day from crashes involving teen drivers.
MeMa’s Chick’n & Ribs coming to Porter’s Neck
MeMa’s Chick’n and Ribs will soon occupy space at 8232 Market St., where J. Michael’s Philly Deli used to be.
Sunset Beach scouts out folks for trending hashtag highlighting stories of those in the community
One Brunswick County beach town is doing something unique to recognize some of the people who live there and those that visit.
Southport Police Department moving near the Walmart intersection on Hwy. 211
The Southport Police Department is moving to another temporary home. Southport’s Police Department is currently located off N. Howe Street.
Oak Island Masonic Lodge reopens after November fire
Although the fire did not destroy the exterior of the structure, the building’s interior, including furniture, photographs, and historical documents were all lost in the fire.
Trask Family Farms’ Sunflower Maze now open
The sunflower maze off Blue Clay Rd. is the largest in New Hanover County, and will last for two and a half weeks until another sunflower maze will open, lasting until mid-July.