Effort to eliminate backlog of thousands of untested rape kits nearly complete
Since a statewide effort to eliminate the backlog of untested rape kits began nearly half a decade ago, a report from last year revealed the testing is nearly complete.
Brunswick County Schools awarded $50,000 grant to help recruit new teachers
The $50,000 grant will be split between 5 students in the county who plan on becoming teachers. The $10,000 given to each student would help cover the cost of college.
Coastal towns speak out against significant proposed homeowners insurance hike
A 99.4% increase, which has been proposed for Brunswick, Pender, New Hanover, and several other counties, is the highest proposed hike in the entire state.
Southeastern Community College eligible for $1 million Aspen Prize, campus expansion underway
Southeastern Community College is celebrating its 60th birthday and it may get a unique present soon.
Neuro-critical care helps stroke and other neurological patients in the Cape Fear
Neurologist Jafar Hashem visits WWAY with information on stroke symptoms and options for critical care for neurological patients
Dr. Jafar Hashem talks about the early warning signs of stroke or aneurism, and why it’s critically important to get emergency care to a patient as quickly as possible.
Bladen County resident introduces President Joe Biden in Raleigh
Edward and Emma Smith of Tar Heel were invited to Raleigh Thursday to speak with White House and other governmental officials about the positive impacts of having high-speed internet brought to their community.
History with ‘Hud’: The evolution of Carolina Beach State Park
One of the most popular North Carolina state parks year after year is Carolina Beach State Park in New Hanover County. It was established 55 years ago in 1969 as Masonboro State Park, first opening to the public in 1971.
Warming Shelter sees 112+ guests as temperatures continue to drop in Wilmington
An emergency, overnight shelter in Wilmington saw an increase in people using its services on Wednesday night.
Tax season relief as volunteer program offers free assistance for stress-free filing
Dozens of volunteers are finishing their training to be a part of VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
Investing in education as county commissioners and Board of Education discuss capital projects
Capital projects include new schools, renovations to existing schools, and other additions, like portable classroom trailers.
Leland man abandoned as baby shares his story
He was once an abandoned baby, now he’s an advocate for North Carolina’s Safe Surrender Law.
Former custodian now helping migrant students at Brunswick County Schools
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Luis Lopez is a man of many talents. Lopez has worked for Brunswick County Schools for the past 14 years as a head custodian, operations delivery driver, groundskeeper, and now as the district’s Migrant Education Program recruiter. In his new role, Lopez works closely with the families of more than 180 students, helping them…
‘Teacher of the Month’ makes math fun for middle school students
Students in the Cape Fear area have returned to school after their holiday break, but the spirit of giving continues. Christen Jones, a math teacher at South Brunswick Middle School, was named WWAY Teacher of the Month for January.
Parenting conference helps bridge gap between school, home for at-risk youth
Conference offers parents strategies for advocating for their children at school, and supporting classroom teaching at home
Parents who need extra help navigating the challenges of school for their at-risk child now have a place to get solid information, strategies and systems to help advocate for their child.
WATCH: Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale and calf spotted off Surf City
An endangered North Atlantic Right Whale and her calf were spotted off the Pender County coast this week.
Community rallies to keep CRA at Mosley open during New Hanover County School Board public hearing
It was a fight to keep the doors open at the Career Readiness Academy at Mosley during a public hearing held by the New Hanover County School Board.
Multiple Cape Fear families brave winter conditions for Steelers/Bills game in Buffalo
Game was postponed after more than two feet of snow fell in just a few days
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Monday night’s CBS NFL playoff game was one of the most unique in NFL history. Few NFL playoff games have ever been postponed because of weather conditions. With more than two feet of snow falling on Orchard Park, the game had to be moved, but the snow kept accumulating to levels that South Brunswick quarterback Jameson…
Challenges amid celebration as Wilmington police investigate 3 shootings following MLK Day parade
No one was killed in any of the shootings with 3 victims taken to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Benefits behind controlled burns
January is the start of controlled burn season in our area which lasts through August.
Downtown Wilmington warming shelter opening tonight
Organizers say they are still in need of donations like women’s and men’s underwear, drinks, cold medicine, and cough drops.
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Pet Pals: 3-year old male mixed breed dog looking for forever home
This week’s pet pal is a 3-year old male mixed breed dog.
Looking ahead to North Carolina’s Super Tuesday as Iowa Caucuses conclude
The 2024 election season officially kicked off with the caucuses in Iowa, though election day remains months away for North Carolinians.
Preparations for colder temperatures in the week ahead
Some of the coldest air the Cape Fear has seen in more than a year will be moving in this week.