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.
Brunswick County man celebrates National Donate Life Month with his new kidney
April is National Donate Life Month. On Tuesday, WWAY caught up with a Shallotte man who recently received his life saving donation.
Closing statements in trial for man charged in Bladen County woman’s 2021 death
Closing statements began Tuesday in the trial of a man charged in a 2021 murder.
Tee-Time Cafe in Shallotte offering pre-paid meals for those in need
A restaurant is pioneering ways to pay it forward.
Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden tour kicks off Friday, features 11 gardens
The Cape Fear Garden Club’s 2024 Azalea Garden Tour is kicking off on Friday. The event will feature 10 private gardens and Airlie Gardens, and take place April 5 through 7.
Pet Pals: Husky mix looking for forever home
This week’s pet pal is an 8-year old Husky mix named Grunt.
Business booming in New Hanover County, per State of the County address
The state of New Hanover County has never been stronger, according to Board of Commissioners Chair Bill Rivenbark, The chair delivered the 2024 State of the County address on Monday afternoon.
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office gets approval to start work on law enforcement memorial
During Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, Brunswick County Sheriff Brian Chism asked for the board’s blessing to move forward with the memorial.
Holden Beach pavilion to be demolished, residents respond
HOLDEN BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Since 2010, the Holden Beach Pavilion has hosted concerts and events on the island. After an engineer declared the structure unsafe, the town’s board of commissioners voted to demolish it at their March 19 meeting. Commissioners said the report revealed the cost of repairing the pavilion would be more than the cost to rebuild….
Wilmington Police Department invests in new and improved body cameras
The Wilmington Police Department is adding a new and improved way to patrol the Port City. They’re rolling out new body cameras.
A heartleft dream granted as a couple shares a meal amidst uncertain future
Carolyn McMillian had her dream of enjoying a meal with her husband Julian granted.
Sinkhole in Supply now repaired
SUPPLY, NC (WWAY) — A sinkhole that opened in Supply near Holden Beach is now repaired. The sinkhole, which the Brunswick County Sherrif’s Office shared photos of Facebook, began as a small indention in the road before caving into the ground on Friday. The sheriff’s office notified the NC Department of Transportation, and crews were on the scene Monday finishing…
Whiteville Grandmother hopeful to see granddaughter, Ashley alum and NC State star Saniya Rivers, play in the Final Four
March Madness continues and one player’s grandmother is hopeful to see her granddaughter in action during the Final Four.
How to protect your information following AT&T data breach
On Saturday, the company said the data included personal information of current and former customers, including social security numbers.
“We are about to see an explosion,” Women’s Basketball Hall-of-Famer Nora Lynn Finch discusses current state of the college game
With the Women's NCAA Tournament reaching new levels of popularity, one of its pioneers reflects on why that is.
LELAND, N.C. (WWAY) – In 2024, two monumental NCAA basketball records that stood for a combined 56 years fell. The first, LSU’s Pete Maravich’s 2,667 points was topped by the lethal long range of Iowa’s Caitlyn Clark. The second, Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski’s 1,202 wins got surpassed by the longevity of Stanford’s Tara Vanderveer. The previous holders are of incredible…