Burgaw residents speak out against proposed housing development at planning board meeting

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Dozens of residents gathered in Burgaw Thursday evening to give their thoughts on a proposed rezoning for more than 500 hundred homes that could come to the area. Residents at the Burgaw Planning Board meeting heard a presentation from developer DR Horton and Timmons Group about their proposal to bring 531 units to a space located…

UNCW softball holds off ECU with walk-off

Seahawks win 5-4 over Pirates

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Tied at 4-4 with one out and two runners on, Mary Sobataka tattooed a ball in the bottom of the 7th right back to the ECU pitcher – which for a second left UNCW fans thinking the inning would be over, with a rather easy double play opportunity with Cassidy Relay slightly off the first base…

Watchful guardians as technology ensures safety at Belville Riverwalk Park

BELVILLE, NC (WWAY) — One park in Brunswick County is using technology with a bird’s eye view to keep visitors safe. Along the Belville Riverwalk Trail, you’ll notice wooden poles with cameras and other equipment on them. The Town of Belville worked with a non-profit to have the cameras placed along the trail, which town manager Athina Williams said helps…