WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As temperatures in the Cape Fear drop to their lowest in years, one organization is working to warm hearts, and bellies. The Healing Place of New Hanover County held a pop-up outdoor food kitchen at Greenfield Park on Saturday. While at the park, organizers also picked up trash around the lake and gave out free coats…
(WILMINGTON) N.C. (WWAY) – The Seahawks have done what they could not do last year; defeat the College of Charleston. Saturday’s 78-69 win on national television is one fans, players, coaches, and anyone affiliated with UNCW basketball will remember for a long time. What a finish at Trask! Seahawks defeat Charleston 78-69 to improve to 13-5! I think you can…
The service was a unique one as, after several proclamations honoring Beatty were read out, mourners then took to looking at tables set up by organizations Beatty had been involved in, such as the North Carolina Rice Festival and 100 Black Men of Coastal North Carolina.
A year ago, Michael Millis’ sister Steph lost her home in a house fire and he wanted to help her get back on her feet.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Hispanic-Latino Commission partnered up with the City of Wilmington and three local organizations to hold a resource fair on Saturday. The event was held at the MLK Community Center and hosted organizations from across the Cape Fear, including the Wilmington Fire Department, the UNCW Latino Alliance, and many more. UNCW Centro Hispano director…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Walmart locations around the country held their first Wellness Day of 2024 on Saturday. Customers were able to receive free glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure screenings, as well as free immunizations for COVID-19, RSV, Tetanus, and more. Customers were also able to receive free goodie bags with essential care items. Pharmacist Deborah Barefoot said that the event…
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and conversations are taking place in Wilmington to promote community awareness.
On Saturday a training session was held for those interested in assisting others navigate addiction.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Week 7 of Full Court Press is back after a week hiatus due to inclement weather. We apologize to West Brunswick fans, the correct video for Play of the Week #3 is now available here. The full show is below! Categories: Full Court Press, Sports
Nancy Nicholl O’Neill was out shopping in Southport with her husband on December 22nd when she noticed that a piece of her ring was missing.
The town spent the past 18 months looking into the feasibility of building the stadium along Highway 17. A feasibility study cost the town $30,000.
Many homeowners are looking into solar panels to go green and hopefully have lower energy bills. But this isn’t always the result.
The event continues on Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm or while supplies last.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Following a short delay due to inclement weather, the Army Corps of Engineers began its Coastal Storm Risk Management Project on Friday. The goal of the project is to add roughly 160,000 tons of sand to the coastline for added protection from future storms. That’s a 22-percent increase from the amount of sand used in…
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.
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.
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 is celebrating its 60th birthday and it may get a unique present soon.
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.
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.
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.
An emergency, overnight shelter in Wilmington saw an increase in people using its services on Wednesday night.
Dozens of volunteers are finishing their training to be a part of VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
Capital projects include new schools, renovations to existing schools, and other additions, like portable classroom trailers.