Walk-off single sends Ashley baseball to the 4A state championship series
The Ashley Screaming Eagles baseball team is heading to the state championship.
Waterline Brewing hosts second annual Ukrainian Festival
The festival featured live music, vendors with food, clothing, jewelry and more.
Veterans of Foreign Wars post holds Memorial Day donation drive in Leland
On Saturday, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12196 pitched up tents around Leland to collect donations and give out Buddy Poppys.
Record number of North Carolinians on the move as Memorial Day Weekend kicks off
In North Carolina, Triple-A predicts a record 1.3 million people will be on the move this weekend, a nearly 4% increase from last year.
Whiteville High School Junior Serenity Harvey makes wolfpack history in the NCHSAA
A Whiteville student athlete took home the triple crown. She also made Whiteville High School history.
Newly elected Superintendent of Columbus County Schools Eddie Beck shares excitement as he steps into new role
WWAY spoke with the newly elected Superintendent of Columbus County Schools.
Recreational flounder season to not be held in 2024
The amount of flounder allowed to be caught and kept by recreational fishermen is 170,655 pounds, a number Division of Marine Fisheries Director Kathy Rawls said was exceeded by more than 127,000 pounds.
Whiteville’s Serenity Harvey win’s NCHSAA 2A sprinter triple crown of 100, 200, and 400 meter sprints
Harvey is first female Wolfpack athlete to win at this stage
WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WWAY) – Last weekend, Serenity Harvey became the first Whiteville female athlete to win at state. But she didn’t win just once. She won three times, collecting the sprinter triple crown. Her 100 time was 12.09, her 200 time was 24.92, and her 400 time was 57.05. She also finished fourth in the high jump. Categories: Columbus,…
WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Nathan McKeever
Our Student Athlete of the Week is from Ashley High School and he’s made quite an impact in just short amount of time.
Oak Island reissues request for proposal to conduct parking assessment
Oak Island’s town council wants to take a closer look at the future of its paid parking program.
Coast Guard Sector North Carolina shares boater safety tips ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
The Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching and lots of people will be out on the water to enjoy the holiday.
Remote controlled lifebuoy thrown from Frying Pan Tower used to help save mans life
U-Safe. A remote controlled, self-propelled lifebuoy that can be deployed to help save lives in the water.
Cape Fear preparing for the start of summer tourism this Memorial Day weekend
According to Triple-A, nearly 44 million people are expected to be on the move this weekend. That would be a nearly 4% increase from last year.
Wilmington Police Department officer featured on “Police 24/7” shares experience
The Wilmington Police Department is giving a national TV audience a look at what it’s like working in law enforcement.
Running water restored for Leland homeowner following WWAY story
Less than 24 hours after our story aired, Burns said Dimone Parlier Plumbing repaired Burns’ water main free of charge while she waited on a check from AT&T in the mail.
Downtown Wilmington honors veterans with tribute banners
In downtown Wilmington, some veterans are being honored with tribute banners. Dozens were unveiled at the Hannah Block Historic USO Community Arts Center, telling the stories of veterans.
CUE Center hosting pig pickin’ for community, families of missing people
The Cue Center for Missing Persons is hosting its annual Pig Pickin’ & Grilled Chicken event this weekend.
The Cue Center is a resource to help families try and locate their missing loved ones.
‘Illegal hotspots’ shut down in Wilmington, Columbus County following investigations
Two illegal nightclubs in Southeastern NC are being shut down following nuisance abatement investigations in Wilmington and Columbus County.
‘Teacher of the Month’ spends free time giving back to students
The school year is almost over, but there’s still time to show appreciation for the teachers who help to enrich the lives of students.
Residents voice concerns about changes to land development ordinance during Wilmington City Council meeting
The change would allow high-density complexes to be built in place of single-family homes.
Wilmington native dog competes in Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and wins
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place over the weekend in New York and a dog with a Cape Fear connection is returning as a winner.
New Hanover County Schools changes proposed policy language restricting what teachers can display in classrooms
Here’s the latest on New Hanover County Schools temporarily implementing a new policy relating to what can and cannot be displayed in district classrooms.
Surf City installs safety stations at beach accesses
The Surf City Fire Department installed the safety stations. Each one has safety information about how to read warning flags on the beach, and a floatation device.
New family recreation venue coming to Surf City
High Tides and Good Vibes is the name of the new complex. It will feature 40,000 square feet of bowling, laser tag, an arcade, beer garden, restaurant, bar, and more.