WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Terry Hood
Terry Hood stands out on and off the court at North Brunswick High School.
Pender County Sheriff’s Office provides update to commissioners on new law enforcement center
A presentation made by law enforcement to the Pender County Commissioners on Thursday provided the latest update for a new law enforcement center.
New Hanover County Commissioners holds second budget work session for fiscal year 24-25
Thursday’s work session was the second one the commissioners have had, with them looking at 5-year capital improvement plans currently budgeted by the county through fiscal year 2028-29.
UNCW hosts Pi day event, area “mathletes” compete
It’s Pi Day and dozens of “mathletes” are gathered at UNCW to celebrate the well-known number.
Struggling breweries, or businesses in general: Economist responds
A popular Downtown Wilmington brewery will be closing its doors soon, making it one of several Cape Fear breweries shutting down over the past few months.
The Salvation Army Cape Fear announces groundbreaking of new shelter
Work has already started as crews have begun cutting down trees on the 22-acre property.
Wrightsville Beach renourishment project completed
Work has been completed on the latest Wrightsville Beach renourishment project.
History with ‘Hud’: Uncovering a 1.5-million-year-old Giant Ground Sloth in Wilmington
The earliest humans to inhabit the Cape Fear began doing so thousands of years ago. But the region had other mammals who called the area home long before that.
Spring clean up as crews work to restore North Carolina’s waterways one crab pot at a time
Every year, the state Division of Marine Fisheries Marine Patrol stops crab fishing for two weeks to clear abandoned crab pots and for the first time since 2019, the North Carolina Coastal Federation joined the effort.
Lear Corp. seeks permit renewal to dump PFAS into Cape Fear River
The permit draft does not limit the amount of PFAS that can be released into the river
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Frustration among environmental activists this week as the Lear Corporation in Kenansville seeks a renewal permit with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. The permit allows Lear to release polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS into the Cape Fear River. Extended exposure to PFAS are shown to have a number of negative health effects, according to…
Residents clear out apartments following fire at Village Green Apartments
The fire started mid-morning Tuesday at Village Green Apartments’ new UNCW’s campus.
Bladen County Sheriff’s Office holds first-ever employee awards ceremony
A first-ever Employee of the Year Ceremony took place to honor the lives of those who work to keep people in the community safe every day.
Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker recalls his visit to the State of the Union
Congressman David Rouzer invited Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker as his guest to last week’s State of the Union address.
Wood pellet maker Enviva files for bankruptcy
Enviva, a wood pellet export facility located at the Port of Wilmington, will continue operations as it begins voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
NC Highway Patrol looking for driver in Duplin hit and run
The North Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for a silver 2019-2024 Nissan Altima that struck a pedestrian walking in the roadway on Pasture Branch Road near Browns Terrace Circle on Sunday evening.
Opioid Settlement Committee discusses new programs that may receive funds to deal with ongoing crisis
Since 2021, more than 1,700 opioid overdoses and more than 230 opioid-related deaths have occurred in New Hanover County. Another sobering statistic, New Hanover County has more than three times the national average for opioid-related deaths.
WMPO committee discussing new steps to make area roads safer
The committee looked at areas it would consider for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, also known as Cape Fear Moving Forward 2050.
Young people and politics: local leaders encourage first time voters to use their voice
Young people and politics. Preparations are underway for November’s election and for many, it’ll be their first-time voting.
Laney Cheer team fundraising for state championship rings
After winning the 2024 NCCCA D1 state title, the girls on the team will have to earn the championship ring - twice
Grins grew on seniors Avery Williams and Jayden Sheesley faces as they reminisced on the moment they heard ‘Laney High School’ named for the first cheer-leading state title in school history.
Crews battle apartment fire near UNCW
Wilmington Fire Department responded to a fire at Village Green Apartments on Atlantis Ct. The call came in just before 9am Tuesday.
Pet Pals: Spunky 11-month old pup looking for forever home
An 11-month old mixed breed male dog is looking for his forever home.
Own Your Own announces two new restaurants following split with winner
Vincent Mangual, who finished second, will open a marketplace deli on Fremont Street, while Khristen Hunter will open a restaurant at the originally planned Own Your Own location on West Courthouse Avenue.
Ramadan underway, area Muslims approach the month with mixed emotions
Ramadan is underway and Muslims worldwide will observe what they call the “holy month” until April 9.
One week passes since the murder of Murrayville woman, sister speaks out
It’s been one week since the death of a New Hanover County woman who was killed near the Murrayville community.