‘Fund the Future’ campaign challenges potential job cuts in New Hanover County Schools
Funding public schools: that’s the mission of a new campaign launched by educators and advocates.
Wilmington declares April 6 ‘Alex Highsmith Day’
Highsmith received the honor not just for his playing on the field, but also for his work with the Highsmith Reading Foundation and the Barbara Highsmith Reading Academy.
City of Wilmington hosts 77th annual Azalea Parade
Wilmington’s largest parade saw thousands of people lining the streets, and thousands more visiting the city for the festival.
Local businesses in downtown Wilmington prepare for Azalea Festival weekend
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Azalea Festival is here with tons of activities taking place. The parade will begin at 9:30am Saturday, with the street fair opening Friday evening and running until Sunday afternoon. With cooler temperatures scheduled for the mornings this weekend, local businesses such as Maroon Monkey are hoping to attract those in need of something to warm them…
Azalea Festival Garden Tour Ribbon Cutting Ceremony takes place at Cameron Art Museum
The 77th annual North Carolina Azalea Festival is underway.
A special message from Donna Gregory
WWAY anchor provides update to our viewers about her medical diagnosis and what will happen next.
All you need to know ahead of Monday’s solar eclipse
The Cape Fear Region will see about 70%-80% of the sun covered.
Reminder: westbound lanes of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge close Monday night
The westbound lanes of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge are closing Monday night.
Cape Fear Roller Derby returns with revitalized home team
Prepare to “fear the fear,” because roller derby is back in town, and this time with it’s a re-introduction to the home team: The Black Harrts!
“It’s their time,” NC State Legend Dereck Whittenburg talks Wolfpack’s Final Four run
Sports Director Jake Eichstaedt asks the National Champion what similarities Whittenburg sees between the Cardiac Pack and the 2024 team.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Even Dereck Whittenburg thinks his ‘Cardiac Pack’ and this 2024 Wolfpack men’s basketball teams have similarities. Whittenburg was a key member of the 1983 championship team, starting at guard. Most famously, Whittenburg attempted the game-winning shot in the national championship game, before it was redirected in by Lorenzo Charles as time expired to win NC State…
WHATS HAPPENING: April 5th-7th
The first weekend of April is approaching, so lets take a look at Whats Happening in the Cape Fear.
77th Queen Azalea makes her way around the Cape Fear on Thursday
Sharon Lawrence was very busy on her first full day as this year’s Queen Azalea.
WWAY speaks with grateful father and life saving deputy of choking child
A story of being in the right place at the right time. A choking baby was saved by a sheriff’s deputy. WWAY spoke with that deputy and the baby’s grateful father on Thursday.
Country Music star Chase Rice stops by Boys & Girls Club ahead of Azalea Festival concert
Country Music star Chase Rice is in town for his concert at the Azalea Festival Friday night.
WATCH: 2024 Azalea Festival’s Queen’s Coronation
The 2024 Azalea Festival’s Queen’s Coronation ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon.
History with ‘Hud’: How the Azalea Festival blossomed into a major local event
The 77th annual North Carolina Azalea Festival is currently in full swing, with tours, parades and fairs lasting until April 7th. But the celebration surrounding the colorful flower began on a much simpler note.
Major traffic changes coming as NCDOT prepares to work on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge westbound lanes
Work on the westbound lanes of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will start the night of April 8th, with several major changes to traffic occurring.
Residents at a Wilmington apartment complex suffering through sewage pipe problems
Residents at a Wilmington apartment complex are flooded with frustration after sewage problems left them with unfit living conditions.
Surf City will address erosion with emergency beach renourishment project
The project will address erosion that occurred back in February when several big storms and high tides hit the town.
Skeletons of Supply: Beloved roadside display survives vandalism
SUPPLY, NC (WWAY) — A familiar sight for drivers in Supply. “The Skeletons” as they are affectionately known have been posing on the side of Boone’s Neck Rd. for nearly two years, changing costumes and positions for nearly every holiday. “It’s just something different every time you ride by there,” Supply resident Leesa Hilty said. The owner of Second…
Brunswick County Senior Games holds opening ceremony
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Senior Games held it’s opening ceremony on Wednesday. Now in the senior game’s 36th year, the opening kicks off more than 70 sporting events that will last until May 24th. The best in each category will go on to play at the state level. Senior games veteran Curtis Holbrook was the…
A sneak peek at the 2024 Azalea Festival Home Tour
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Jessica Keisling’s 1928 Georgian Revival home is a piece of the rich history of Wilmington’s Westbrook-Ardmore district. This year, it joins seven other historic residences on the Historic Wilmington Foundation Home Tour as a part of the annual Azalea Festival. The tour aims to showcase not just the architectural grandeur but also the personal stories etched…
Cape Fear businesses prepare for influx of tourists coming for Azalea Festival and spring break
Several hundred thousand people will be coming to the Cape Fear this week to attend concerts, fairs and other events associated with the 77th annual North Carolina Azalea Festival, along with spring break happening this week for many students.
New TV show takes another look at 30 year old murder
The pilot episode of the Sword and Scale show, named after the popular true crime podcast, looked at the 1990 murder of Talana Kreeger here in Wilmington.