UPDATE: Man dies after crash on Randall Parkway
Wilmington Police are responding to a serious cash involving a pedestrian near UNCW.
CFHCOC coducts census of homeless population
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear Homeless Continuum of Care conducted its annual census of New Hanover County’s homeless population on Wednesday. The group is a council made up of around 40 local organizations and conducts a yearly count in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties. The annual report helps organizations to determine how to provide services effectively. …
New Hanover County Schools responds on the concept of a newcomers school
Newcomers school is an umbrella term for a school for foreign-born students who have recently arrived in the United States.
Wilmington’s Cargo District breaks ground on a food court
The Cargo District has been a Wilmington staple over the past few years and it’s finding ways to get creative and draw more people in.
What comes next as homeowners voice opposition to proposed insurance rate hikes?
The department commissioner Mike Causey is expected to make a yes or no decision by the end of February.
NC Lottery Commission approves legal sports betting, set to begin in March
Legal sports wagering will begin in North Carolina on March 11.
Urologist talks innovations in prostate cancer treatment
Anshu Guleria, M.D., urologist with Novant Health, stresses importants of screenings for early detection and treatment
“A prostate can be frozen; cryoablation is a treatment I’ve been doing over 20 years,” Guleria explained.
“It involves placing small needles into the prostate, under anesthesia of course, and then freezing the prostate gland and causing cell death that way.”
2023 Yearly Report: Property crime up, violent crime at record low in Wilmington
Last year violent crime in the City of Wilmington reached a new record low since 2009, according to the 2023 Yearly Crime Update.
Conversations about a newcomer school are on the table in New Hanover County
A newcomer school is an umbrella term for a school for foreign-born students who have recently arrived in the United States.
Brunswick County residents prepare to navigate traffic challenges once Cape Fear Memorial Bridge repairs start
The eastbound lanes going into Wilmington from Brunswick County will close for repairs to the movable deck on the bridge.
How proposed increases to homeowners insurance could impact people looking to buy or sell property
The North Carolina Department of Insurance held a public forum Sunday for people to comment on the proposed rate increases to homeowner’s insurance.
WATCH: Alligators submerged in frozen water, snouts stuck through ice to breathe
It was so cold in Texas last week that an alligator at a rescue center was found completely stuck under a frozen pond – but still breathing with a barely beating heart.
Pet Pals: Husky/Shepard mix ‘Norman’ looking for forever home
This week’s pet pal is a 6-year old Husky/Shepard mix named Norman.
Bags no longer allowed at Columbus County Schools athletic events
Bags are no longer allowed at athletic events within the Columbus County School district.
Brunswick County testing voting machines ahead of March primary election
This testing is done before every election and involves putting ballots through each machine to see how they do in registering votes.
A love story that led to a longer life for the historic Columbus County Court House
The Columbus County Courthouse is a historic landmark dating back to 1914 in downtown Whiteville.
Colorectal cancer signs, symptoms and treatment options as younger patients diagnosed
Novant Health colorectal surgeon Whiyie Sang, M.D. talks about the rise in cases among young people and the current protocol for screening
Dr. Whiyie Sang, Colorectal Cancer Surgeon at Novant Health, talks about the warning signs of colon cancer, and what young people can do to make sure they get the screenings and treatments they need.
Potential pest problem ‘successfully addressed’ at Mary C. Williams Elementary
A potential health problem has been addressed at one school, according to New Hanover County Schools.
North Topsail Beach fire station to be demolished next month
NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Firefighters in North Topsail Beach are undergoing a transition to a new station. The North Topsail Beach Board of Alderman approved a plan earlier this month to fund a new building for Fire Station No. 2. During this transition, the fire station will be operating out of a rental home on Island Drive, which is…
Man pleas guilty in Brunswick County court to two murders
One plea is for the death of Trooper Kevin Connor in 2018, and the other for the murder of Jerome Parrot in 2016.
Dozens of cold stunned sea turtles arrive at rehabilitation center
SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center received dozens of new patients on Monday. The turtles became stranded and cold stunned at Cape Lookout, where water temperatures are currently in the low fifties. The turtles will undergo a gradual warming and rehabilitation process that can take anywhere from a couple of days to a couple…
Southport house fire leaves man with burns on face, injures four firefighters
A Southport house fire late Monday morning left a man with minor injuries.
Novant Health offers new treatment option for extreme cardiac patients
As part of our series on healthcare innovations in the region, we’re exploring Novant Health’s Heart and Vascular program, which introduces a new treatment option for heart failure. The discussion took place in anticipation of the WWAY Health Fair scheduled for January 25th.
UNCW helps host statewide esports tournament quarterfinals
Esports has been growing in popularity within schools in recent years and part of that growth taking place at UNCW this weekend.