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.
Belville hosts 47th annual Founders Day in Riverwalk Park
The event was held at Belville Riverwalk Park and celebrates the incorporation of the town in 1977. The family friendly event featured vendors, live music, games, and more.
UNCW Softball defeats Monmouth 2-1; obtain #4 seed in CAA Softball Championship
UNCW Softball finished off the regular season on a high note with a 2-1 victory over Monmouth on Saturday at Boseman Field.
WHQR celebrates 40th anniversary with “Back to the 80s” Bash
The station began broadcasting back in April of 1984.
Heide Trask High School receives AV equipment to augment student journalism program
The journalism students at Heide Trask High School prepare a broadcast that airs each day of school the students in Katie Dietzen’s class have been doing it for the last three years.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority speaks on its service line program for clean drinking water
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has received funding mentioned by President Joe Biden on Thursday for work on its service line program to keep drinking water safe.
Zócalo Street Food and Tequila to host block party for Cinco De Mayo
With Cinco De Mayo this weekend, one restaurant in Wilmington plans to go all out to celebrate.
Local non-profit stresses the importance of keeping plastic out of the water after recent viral video
A moment captured on video of some teenage boaters dumping debris into the ocean in Florida has caused plenty of controversy recently.
UNCW hosts annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Conference
Tribal members shared their personal and professional experiences on ongoing colonialism and structural violence affecting indigenous communities in North Carolina.
Horse Haven in Brunswick County creates a space for education and recreation
Across the bridge in Brunswick County, there is a place in Supply delighting visitors and throwing in a bit of learning.
Mideastern conference could “be over as we know it” with new Big 32 format
NCHSAA unanimously voted this week to increase classifications in high school sports. Read how that affects Wilmington area high schools
The NCHSAA is making more changes to high school sports.
In Tuesday’s Board of Directors meeting, a Big 32 model was brought to life. This will pit the 32 largest schools in our state into one classification, regardless of East and West.
Former New Hanover standout Blake Walston debuts MLB career
the 6'5 southpaw threw to 17 Dodger hitters for the first big league experince
Another Cape Fear baseball product has made it to the sport’s highest level.
New Hanover’s Blake Walston is a big leaguer.
The Children’s Museum of Wilmington hosting annual Mud Day next month
The messiest day of the year is coming to The Children’s Museum of Wilmington in June.
Leland residents voice concerns about tax increase during Special Town Council meeting
The 17% increase would bring the tax rate to 27 cents per $100 of property valuation.