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.
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.
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. Preparations are underway for November’s election and for many, it’ll be their first-time voting.
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.
Wilmington Fire Department responded to a fire at Village Green Apartments on Atlantis Ct. The call came in just before 9am Tuesday.
An 11-month old mixed breed male dog is looking for his forever home.
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 is underway and Muslims worldwide will observe what they call the “holy month” until April 9.
It’s been one week since the death of a New Hanover County woman who was killed near the Murrayville community.
Governor Roy Cooper made the first bet in the state by choosing the Carolina Hurricanes to win the Stanley Cup this year.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Work on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is moving along on schedule. According to a spokesperson for the NCDOT, work on the bridge’s two eastbound lanes is still slated for completion on March 31, ahead of the Azalea Festival. Crews are working to replace the aging grates on the bridge. NCDOT Engineer Joshua Pratt said they…
WILMINGTON, NC — Two pedestrians were killed on Saturday in separate crashes on the same road. The first happened early Saturday morning at around 4:30 a.m. on S College Rd. near Jeff Gordon Chevrolet. Police identified the pedestrian as 40-year-old Steven Barlok. The second accident happened Saturday night around 10:41 p.m. at the intersection of New Centre drive and S…
UNCW Baseball defeated St. Joseph’s 4-3 on Sunday, sweeping the home series 3-0.
UNCW Basketball fell to Towson 66-56 in the CAA Tournament on Sunday.
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — At American Legion Post 129 on Saturday, Ida Levesque—though most people call her Miss Ida—celebrated 100 years of a life well lived. At the party, Miss Ida was presented with the Key to the Town of Carolina Beach, and an American flag from Representative David Rouzer that was flown at the capitol in her…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington nonprofit Coastal Brining Up Down Syndrome (BUDS) a held a celebration at Highwater Brewing on Saturday in anticipation of World Down Syndrome Day. The event boasted live music, games, face painting, and more. Laura Rowland, Programs and Outreach Coordinator for Coastal Buds, expressed gratitude for the community’s support of the nonprofit. “It means a lot,…
With it being March, it’s only right for the madness to begin. Four local teams have advanced to the regional finals.
A baby boy, likely days old, was surrendered to a firefighter and certified emergency medical technician at the Ogden Volunteer Fire Station.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It was a night like any other for three grace street businesses. But shortly before eight last night, the front facade of the building that houses Tacobaby, Rumcow, and Kat 5 Kava collapsed unexpectedly. Shortly after the collapse, WWAY spoke with Lindsay Bass, an employee at Kat 5 Kava. She said that management has been concerned…
An event at the Country Club of Landfall in New Hanover County featured a celebrity chef. It helped celebrate three area organizations.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A lawsuit filed against Cape Fear Community college has been dismissed. The lawsuit, which was filed by former student Camryn Young, accused the college of mistreating, and unfairly dismissing Young from her sonography program. Young alleged that her instructors lowered her grades, avoided assisting her in class, and participated in a scheme to remove her from the…
Since severe weather is difficult to forecast, and pinpoint exact times and locations, severe weather preparedness week helps everyone stay ready, with a plan of action for anything that can unfold.
Daylight Saving Time was first used during World War 1 and 2 to conserve energy but did not come into use during peacetime until 1966.