Gov. Cooper visits a New Hanover County school for teacher appreciation week
Governor Roy Cooper was in the Cape Fear area on Thursday to celebrate teacher appreciation week.
UNCW Softball outlasts #1 Campbell in CAA tournament 2-1
Junior pitcher Emily Winstead's complete game secured by senior shortstop Mary Sobataka's solo shot in the 7th
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – The UNCW softball team now controls their own destiny in the conference tournament. The #4 seeded Seahawks took down top-ranked Campbell 2-1 on Thursday. “We had a really tough series with Campbell in the regular season,” said head coach Ashley Wade. “We knew there was some things in that series we should have done differently to…
History with ‘Hud’: Remembering famous pirates who once ruled the Cape Fear coast
When discussing famous pirates, one name always tops the list. Edward Teach — better known as Blackbeard – once called the North Carolina region home, frequently moving up and down the coast. While he only made brief appearances in the Cape Fear, other pirates had a more-permanent impact in the area.
Drivers react as Cape Fear Memorial Bridge re-opens
The scheduled opening of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge has been postponed.
Retention Ponds are killing birds in local neighborhoods according to Skywatch Bird Rescue
According to Skywatch Bird Rescue, changes need to be made to retention ponds to help save wildlife in the area.
UNCW Softball rides hot first inning to CAA tournament opener win
Seahawks plated 5 runs in the bottom of the first
The #4 seeded UNCW Seahawks took down the Elon Pheonix in the opener of the CAA tournament Wednesday at Boseman Field.
The Seahawks only needed six hits to plate five runners, all of the scores happening in the first inning.
New Hanover County Schools adopts policy restricting what teachers can display in classrooms
In an unexpected move, the New Hanover County Board of Education voted 4-3 to adopt a temporary addition to Policy 7300.
From battling cancer to healing others: Local nurse’s inspirational journey
Ana White works as a nurse at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. White began as a RN seven years ago after her own health journey battling breast cancer.
Proposed property tax bump, pro-Palestine sit-in headline Wilmington City Council meeting
City officials revealed their proposed budget for the next fiscal year, which includes a 6.9% property tax increase. It would bring the city’s property tax rate from 39.50 cents per $1.00 to 42.25 cents per $1.00. City officials say the increase is needed to help fund more essential services.
Michael Jordan attends ceremony in Wilmington to open medical clinic he funded
NBA legend Michael Jordan attended a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday afternoon to open a medical clinic in Wilmington.
Several Leland communities falling victim to recent rash of car break-ins
Monday, we told you what was happening at an apartment complex in Wilmington. Now, it’s larceny in Leland. With numerous neighborhoods hit overnight.
City and county leaders respond to the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge nearing completion
There’s good news for drivers who use the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The State Department of Transportation said the bridge restoration project is ahead of schedule.
CFCC students march in protest of proposed DEI dismantle
The students are upset over a proposed UNC system policy change that would cut diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI programs at state-funded universities.
Pet Pals: Adult mix looking for forever home
This week’s pet pal is a 3-year old mixed breed dog named Chloe.
124th U.S. Open returns to Pinehurst
The championship’s return will mark the first time in over a century the USGA has awarded four Opens to a single site in a span of 25 years.
PINEHURST, N.C. (WWAY) – For the first time in a decade, the U.S. Open returns to Pinehurst #2. “Pinehurst is special in so many ways,” said John Bodenhamer the Chief Championships Officer with the USGA. “I think it’s the history. For architect Donald Ross, this was his masterpiece.” More than creating history, the tournament creates economic movement. “For the state…
UNCW students holds peaceful painting and open mic event in support of Palestine
About 20 students gathered to paint flags and signs to hand out before Friday’s graduation ceremony.
Brunswick commissioners approve new Board of Elections positions
The Board of Commissioners approved the funding of a new full-time administrative assistant position for the BOE and a part-time communications position.
ILM seeks noise study feedback
The study is currently in its beginning stages, and will examine the impact of air traffic noise at ILM to the surrounding area.
Several vehicles broken into at Avalon Apartments
A string of car break-ins happened at a Wilmington apartment complex over the weekend, but the break-ins only affected two types of cars.
Hurricane Preparedness Week encourages residents to be ready for what could be an active season
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is just around the corner, and predictions have this season shaping up to be an active one.
Tanner Thach sets single-season home run record as UNCW topples Campbell 14-7
A record was broken at Brooks Field as the UNCW Seahawks cruised to victory over Campbell on Sunday 14-7.
HOPE rally collects community input for New Hanover County Community Endowment
Residents request AG Josh Stein to review the use of the funds
Sunday, New Hanover County residents gathered to collect input on how to best spend the funds of the community endowment.
The event took place at Empie Park. Attendees took part in a Q’n’A and signed a petition requesting Attorney General Josh Stein to review the use of the endowment.
Oak Island man rescues dog from burning home
“I pick him up, the dog’s just scared of me, he just curls up in my arms, he pees on me a little bit,” he said. “But then I just run out the house and then I let him down and I’m just coughing from the smoke and all that.”
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Conference hosts survivors panel at UNCW
Family members grieving the loss of a loved one share their story, and write messages on a red dress, a widely recognized symbol of the movement.