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.
Dozens of students compete in Coastal Challenge Rodeo in Lake Waccamaw
Dozens of students from across North Carolina competed in a rodeo this weekend in Lake Waccamaw.
UNCW Softball celebrates 40 years of the program during alumni weekend
UNCW Softball got a blast from the past this weekend celebrating their alumni at Boseman Field.
WPD tests new body cams during 77th Azalea Festival
The AXIS Bodycam 3 allows officers to livestream their bodycam directly back to police headquarters.
‘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.