Wilmington-based tequila brand sues distribution companies after 19,000 bottles were stolen
The suit comes after 19,000 of tequila were stolen on their way to North Carolina from Mexico.
Prayer vigil held for Isabella Strahan as she prepares for third round of chemo
19-year-old Isabella Strahan was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer usually seen in kids between the ages of 2 and 9.
Steering away from drunk driving: a restaurant’s novel way to combat the issue as summer draws near
Four Corners Wrightsville Beach gives a 5% discount to anyone who uses a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft to get there, all to combat drunk driving.
Quail Hollow’s Championship Director discusses upcoming Wells Fargo and 2025 PGA Championships
The PGA Championship is one of the four major golf tournaments on tour and in 2025, its coming back to Quail Hollow in Charlotte.
Moores Creek National Battlefield welcomes 60 new American citizens at naturalization ceremony
On Friday morning, 60 new American citizens celebrate the completion of a process that takes years, and even decades. For many, it’s an emotional moment.
Cannabis in Cherokee: D.A. Ben David explains what this means in other parts of the state
April 20 marked a historic day in North Carolina with the first medical marijuana dispensary opening on tribal land in the mountains.
Leland American Legion Post 68 holds blood drive at WWAY
Friday WWAY hosted a blood drive in collaboration with John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 in Leland.
National Historic Marker Day helping shine light on hundreds of signs around Cape Fear
The special day celebrating all things historical began in 2022 and is commemorated each year on the final Friday of April.
United Way of Cape Fear hosts third Tricycle race
The Spring Trike race featured nine local banks competing against one another with the same goal of helping the community
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – At The Eagle’s Dare, the Spring Trike Race featured nine of the area’s biggest banks against each other in a mini-tricycle relay race. About 40 people peddled this spring. Attending was free. The race raises funds for more than 40 non-profits in the Cape Fear and the winner gets a prize of $500 donated to a…
WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Madelynne Gedman
Academics, creating art, and being a leader are just some of the qualities our WWAY Student Athlete of the Week displays.
How’s Haiti: Cape Fear Connection weighs in on transitional council
Ariel Henry has resigned as Prime Minister of Haiti. A transitional council is now in charge.
WHATS HAPPENING: April 26th-28th
So if you’re looking for a new home, want to enjoy some food or see some alligators up close, there is definitely something for everyone this weekend.
The Special Olympics New Hanover County Special Games kicks off at Ashley High School
There were more than 200 adults taking part, along with about 250 volunteers.
Second Street is the most ticketed street in Wilmington
Molly Wilhelm with the Star News reports the most ticketed street in Wilmington is Second Street, with nearly 5,300 tickets given out in 2023.
Red Cross needs volunteers to help install free smoke alarms in Cape Fear area
You have two chances to help save hundreds of lives this week in the Cape Fear.
The Cape Fear area chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive and a free smoke alarm installation event in Brunswick County.
History with ‘Hud’: Local nurse continuing to touch lives after more than 50 years of service
For Jenny Scott, helping patients in their time of need is more than just a job.
UNCW Softball goes to ‘the pen’ for additional support
Seahawks have been sharing weekly letters as pen pals with a second grade class. Saturday, the two groups met for the first time.
Friday, the Seahawks were no-hit by the Campell Camels. Saturday, the Seahawks erupted for six runs. Right before the game, the players met their pen pals face-to-face for the first time. The second graders also brought flowers for the players. UNCW softball players have been trading weekly letters with the grade schoolers all this season. Every player of the team has their own pen pal.
Tiny, but mighty: a special parade celebrates a young girl’s journey following a heart transplant
Dahlia Morris spent 7 months at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock waiting for a donor heart to become available and then spent another month recovering following the surgery.
Holden Beach couple finds bottle from Ireland along shoreline containing contents from man’s “Final Voyage”
You never know what you might find walking along the beach, especially if it hails from more than 3,000 miles away.
Why proposed Raleigh-to-Wilmington train will go through Goldsboro
Original plan indicated the train would travel through Fayetteville.
The feasibility study projects an $810 million price tag for the passenger rail line and suggests the best route would take it through Goldsboro instead of Fayetteville. The study shows it could save as much as $100 million dollars and an hour in ride time.
NC farmers sound alarm: Industry future at risk amidst rising challenges
The agricultural industry is a cash cow for North Carolina, Contributing $96 billion to the state’s economy. But many crop and livestock farmers worry, the future of the industry could be in jeopardy.
Content creators in the Cape Fear say TikTok is a tool as discussions of the ban continues
President Joe Biden signed new legislation on Wednesday that does a lot of things, including providing new funding to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. One of the provisions of the bill involves the social media app, TikTok.
HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Wilmington Choral Society presents CineMagic
The Wilmington Choral Society will be performing favorite songs from iconic movies at the Wilson Center this weekend.
Passover takes somber tone as Middle East conflict continues
Individuals practicing Judaism are observing the second night of Passover on Tuesday, one of the most significant Jewish holidays commemorating the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt. This year, however, the traditional festivities are taking on a more somber note for many.