HOLDEN BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The town of Holden Beach is exploring what to do with its aging fishing pier. The town purchased the 67-year-old fishing pier for $3.3 million in 2022. It is now closed due to safety concerns, while the town explores options about what to do next. Some residents want to restore the pier to its original state,…
Crews recently floated the club into place near the Wrightsville Yacht Club. The floating structure is still under construction.
The Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization voted Wednesday afternoon on whether or not to study a toll option for the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
A new neighborhood is coming soon to Leland.
A brief but seemingly unexpected announcement on Tuesday at the New Hanover County Board of Education agenda briefing.
As predicted, it’s safe to say that the first full day of the eastbound lanes being closed on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge has been a traffic nightmare. Especially during the morning rush hour.
Since Williams took over as Police Chief in 2020, the department has handled about 500,000 calls in that time. Of those, there have been 21 instances where officers were in a position to use deadly force.
Candy Pegram is Community Coordinator for the Greater Wilmington Tennis Association, and she also coaches wheelchair players through the Wheel Serve NC program in Wilmington, NC. She says these are some of her favorite athletes, and she counts them among her friends.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — This week’s pet pal is a 6-year old female bulldog mix. New Hanover County shelter staff says she has been amazing at the shelter, and that her favorite toys are squishy Kong chews. If you would like to adopt her, New Hanover Animal Services is located at 180 Division Dr. in Wilmington. County residents can adopt…
When it comes to replacing the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, the plans are still up in the air but several people made it clear what they don’t want to happen.
UNCW’s Best Buddies chapter and the New Hanover County School District’s Transition Program for Young Adults are partnering together to raise money.
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern North Carolina is expanding services. The organization is set to expand into Brunswick County. Programs will begin at Town Creek Middle School and Supply Elementary School in late February. The clubs will offer a number of benefits for their young members, including dedicated time to complete homework and…
The “Getting Home Street Outreach Program” rings police and social workers together to help those in need.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It’s all that Cape Fear Residents are talking about. “Going to Leland now is still busy with the bridge, so closing down the bridge is going to keep all that traffic behind,” Christian Hanes said. “I mean it’s not massively, like, inconveniencing me, but that’s a long haul for that bridge to be out for sure,”…
A Pender County woman got lots of attention Sunday night in Baltimore when the Kansas City Chiefs stamped their ticket to the Super Bowl with the sign she made for Taylor Swift.
People looking to stop by Edward Teach Brewery this weekend were met with a shocking message.
Ahead of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge’s eastbound lane closure on Monday, preparations are already underway.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — UNCW hosted its annual FAFSA day on Saturday. The event was held in Bear Hall, giving students and parents the chance to talk to financial aid experts. Filling out the FAFSA can be a complicated process—especially for first generation students—but Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid Frederick Holding said they are here to help. “We do…
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear Surfrider Foundation held their 10th annual Holiday Tree Dune Replenishment on Saturday. Volunteers took truckloads of dried Christmas trees and buried them under the sand to slow erosion on the dunes. The dunes are vital during coastal storms, keeping flood waters on the beach and off residential land. Cape Fear Surfrider…
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – We are on the back nine of the conference schedule, with teams playing each other for the second and sometimes third times! See the full show below! GIRLS BASKETBALL FINAL SCORES LANEY 29 – HOGGARD 44 ASHLEY 30 – NEW HANOVER 53 NORTH BRUNSWICK 30 – SOUTH BRUNSWICK 39 WEST BRUNSWICK 27 – TOPSAIL 44 FAIRMONT…
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — As we get closer to the partial closure of one of the Cape Fear’s busiest bridges, many residents on the west side of the river are exploring new ways to get across. Ted Siewers is a business owner and Southport resident. He said he plans to use the ferry to get to Carolina Beach and Wilmington—and…
It’s been one year since the disappearance of a North Myrtle Beach boater attracted national attention.
There appears to be a shortage of health care workers in Columbus County and they’re workshopping ways to make up for it.
Wilmington Police say a man fired shots at officers in the 400 block of S. College Rd. and Randall Parkway. Officers returned fire. Neither the officers nor the suspect were hit and the suspect was arrested.