BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Rice Festival took place at the historic site of Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson on Saturday. The festival celebrates the significance of rice to the Cape Fear and the history of the Gullah Geechee people. The Gullah Geechee are descendants of enslaved Africans brought to the Americas in the 18th century to…
A woman is accused of crashing into multiple cars early Sunday morning in downtown Wilmington.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Paid parking resumed in Carolina and Wrightsville Beaches on March 1 and will run until Oct. 31st. Rates for both beaches are $6 per hour for most parking lots, and $5 per hour for on-street parking. Although the extra fees may give some visitors and residents a headache, as Carolina Beach Mayor Lynn…
The UNCW Seahawks defeated the Towson Tigers 75-64 at home to finish out the regular season.
The Golf Barn offers a variety of golf activities, from an 18-hole mini golf course to a driving range, and even a nine-hole par 3 course.
Families of children with Down syndrome in New Hanover County are raising concern over Special Olympics guidelines.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Guardian Ad Litem Program held an open house at their Wilmington office on Friday. The Ad Litem Program recruits, trains, and facilitates volunteers that can advocate for children who are in the hands of Social Services. District Administrator Linda Bialaszewski underscored the critical need for more volunteers, given the program’s heavy caseload and…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Friday marks Global Day of Unplugging, encouraging people worldwide to disconnect from their electronic devices and dedicate time to activities they love. Established in 2003 during a time when mobile devices were still in their infancy. Since then, research shows Americans now spend an average of five to six hours a day on our phones….
While the water is cool and the beaches are bare, the Oak Island Water Rescue team is taking the opportunity to sharpen their skills.
A packed crowd filled the room at Holden Beach Town Hall as residents gathered to discuss the fate of the town’s pier, which has been closed due to safety concerns since its purchase in 2022.
The 17-year-old senior basketball player holds a 4.3 GPA in the classroom.
Board member Phil Cordeiro went inside Topsail High School to look at the school’s gym for an upcoming event but didn’t use the main entrance or check in. When staff noticed, the school’s emergency protocol went into effect until they determined there was no threat.
It’s a big day for anyone born today. It’s a Leap Year, which means those who were born on February 29th haven’t officially celebrated their birthday in four years.
With March nearly here, there is plenty to do in the Cape Fear this weekend.
A natural gas fire has shut down Brunswick Forest Parkway near Leland.
The Junior League of Wilmington is holding its 70th annual bargain sale this weekend. The Bargain Sale is the Junior League of Wilmington’s largest fundraiser of the year.
A popular local pizza restaurant will being reopening after closing its doors in 2023.
A new mural at the MLK Community Center in Wilmington is hoping to share an important message.
The New Hanover County Board of Education held a work session Wednesday afternoon on the budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Possible job cuts caused by a projected budget shortfall has the attention of educators and parents.
$2.8 billion would be made available to buy zero-emission equipment, while $150 million would be available for clean air and water planning programs.
SeaWitch Cafe and Tiki bar in Carolina Beach was purchased by Harmony Hospitality along with several adjacent plots at 223, 225, 235, 237 and 238 Carolina Beach Avenue. (Photo: WWAY News)CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The future of SeaWitch Cafe and Tiki bar in Carolina Beach remains uncertain after being recently purchased by Harmony Hospitality along with several adjacent plots at…
Navassa Police car (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)NAVASSA, NC (WWAY) — A Navassa police officer has been indicted on multiple charges in New Hanover County. A grand jury returned the indictment of Amirabbas Vaziri on Monday for Willfully Failing to Discharge Duties, Assault on a Female, and Felonious Restraint. The charges come after Vaziri allegedly arrested a woman outside of Navassa’s jurisdiction…
Brunswick Nature Park is closed due to brush fire, according to a post by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office.
Ramp work at the Southport and Fort Fisher ferry terminals will impact a couple of departures this weekend.