Wilmington woman becomes first person in NC to receive new heart procedure
Wilmington resident Pam Woodell became the second person in the US to receive a procedure known as Pulse Field Ablation, which is designed to treat a-fib.
Brunswick Beer Exchange getting ready to rock out to raise money for autism
Music, beer, and vendors are coming together for an extraordinary weekend event. Brunswick Beer Exchange is holding its first-ever “Rock the Spectrum” musical showcase this Sunday, April 14th, to raise money for the Autism Society of North Carolina.
Columbus County Municipal Airport holds groundbreaking event for new terminal
A groundbreaking event is allowing an airport to soar to new heights.
Brandy Myers Memorial Playground unveiled in Carolina Beach
Funding for the project came from a donation by NASCAR Crew Member Danny “Chocolate” Myers and his wife Caron as a memorial to Caron’s daughter Brandy, who died from leukemia in 1987.
A closer look at EPA’s news conference held, new national drinking water standards
On Wednesday, EPA Administrator Michael Regan was in Fayetteville to announce new national drinking water standards for PFAS.
Hidden crisis: Leland and Brunswick County’s growing homeless situation
A woman is mourning the loss of her property and belongings following a fire over the weekend.
UNCW baseball holds off NC State comeback
Seahawks beat Wolfpack 5-4
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – UNCW held off NC State Friday after a great defensive play from shortstop Kevin Jones sealed the game. UNCW improves to 20-13 and 14-7 at home. That’s five straight losses for the Wolfpack. Read more from UNCW here. Categories: Sports Tags: Diamond Hawks, seahawk baseball, Trevor Marsh, UNCW Baseball
Leland steps back on steep tax increase following backlash
Budget discussions are underway in Leland following a significant backlash from the community over a proposed 70-percent tax rate increase. Town council convened for a budget workshop on Tuesday night, with hundreds of residents in attendance.
WRAAP celebrates Multicultural Day with Multicultural Festival
This event was an opportunity to explore various ethnic groups and cultures.
Congestion hitting Wilmington hard as work on westbound lanes of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge starts
Those lane closures are causing congestion along 3rd Street heading towards the Isabel Holmes Bridge.
The deadline to file taxes is approaching, here’s a few reminders
The deadline to file your taxes is quickly approaching. Here’s your reminder if you’re still crunching the numbers.
S.B.I. investigates Town of Sunset Beach after forged signature on town check was discovered
A Brunswick County beach town is facing scrutiny after a forged signature was discovered on a town check.
North Carolina rape kit backlog ended, Attorney General says
North Carolina has ended the backlog of untested older sexual assault kits, Attorney General Josh Stein announced Tuesday.
Pet Pals: Feist mix looking for forever home
This week’s pet pal is a 4-year old female Feist mix.
Navigating traffic changes as work on westbound lanes of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge starts
Crews have closed the westbound lanes going out of Wilmington in preparation for the work to start Tuesday.
Hundreds of Couples Getting Married During Solar Eclipse
Russellville, AR (WWAY) — Today in Arkansas hundreds of people gathered to get married during the solar eclipse. The event was called “Elope at the Eclipse.” There was a total of 358 couples that all said, “I do.” Giving a whole new meaning to the phrase “total eclipse of the heart.” The mass wedding ended just before the skies above…
Dreamville Festival held in Raleigh over the weekend
The annual Dreamville Festival was held at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh this past weekend.
Multiple closed DMV locations to reopen
Waiting at the DMV—it’s a necessary task that many people dread—but we wanted to find out why some locations in the Cape Fear have been seeing lines out the door.
New Novant Health program hopes to reduce opioid overdoses
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A new Novant Health initiative is seeking to help patients who have suffered an opioid overdose. Community paramedics—who work along with traditional paramedics—can help provide services other than taking someone to a hospital. Community paramedics will now begin responding to emergency calls alongside ambulances to provide medication assisted treatment to patients who suffer…
Airlie Gardens hosts eclipse viewing party
Before the eclipse started, attendees had the opportunity to learn the science behind eclipses from the environmental educators of the gardens.
Leland residents express concerns of homeless people residing underneath U.S. 17 bypass
Some Leland residents are expressing concerns over homeless individuals in parts of the area.
Wilmington Fire Department firefighter loses home and dog to house fire
The Wilmington Professional Firefighters Association is aiding one of its own who lost his home in a fire.
WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Logan Ponnett
Hoggard baseball standout also serves as school's Unified Champion Club President
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Hoggard senior Logan Ponnett is the WWAY Student Athlete of the Week. Ponnett boasts a 4.4 GPA while also serving as the President of the school’s award-winning Unified Champion Club, which promotes inclusivity of students of all abilities. “It’s a huge thing for me,” says Ponnett, “I’ve lived with a brother (Mason Ponnett) with special needs…
Man accused of threatening police, pointing gun at officers from window arrested by WPD
A man has been arrested for allegedly barricading himself in a home and threatening police early Monday morning.