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.
Downtown Wilmington hosts 22nd annual MLK Day Parade
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Downtown Wilmington hosted its 22nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade on Monday. Hundreds of people attended, with appearances from local law enforcement and EMS, Wilmington city Council Members, and North Carolina General Assembly representatives. The parade wraps up a week of celebrations in Wilmington honoring the life and achievements of Dr. King. Shirley Sharp is…
Wilmington pediatric cancer survivor gets room makeover
When the Woods returned home Friday evening, the inside of their home looked a little different.
5-year-old student leaves school, found walking along Hwy. 17 Thursday in Hampstead
A 5-year-old boy was found walking along Hwy. 17 in Pender County on Thursday.
Columbus County Health Department testing hundreds at East Columbus HS following positive tuberculosis case
The Health Department was first notified about the case at East Columbus High School on December 21st. The person who tested positive has not been back at the school since then.
A Safe Place spreads awareness about Human Trafficking Prevention Month
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, but one organization in the Cape Fear is devoted to spreading awareness year-round. Dawn Ferrer is the executive director of A Safe Place. She said there are a lot of misconceptions about human trafficking, the most common being that victims are targeted randomly. According to Ferrer, the majority of…
Several events in Wilmington honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend
Community Activist Evelyn Adger gives details about some of the events planned leading up to Monday's MLK Parade
Planners are excited about this year’s events leading up to the holiday celebrating the birth of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
YWCA Lower Cape Fear hosts Conversation for Peace at MLK Community Center
A non-profit in Wilmington having conversations with the community on how to make peaceful change.
Businesses prepare for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge repairs and its potential impact
Terry Espy is the president of MoMentum Companies and said the Downtown Business Alliance and Wilmington Downtown Incorporated have met to discuss ways to bring people downtown while the repair work is going on.
The Carolina Beat: EZ Pro Bath
Christina Dees speaks to Kim Kinney about EZ Pro Bath.
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History with ‘Hud’: Protecting ships along Frying Pan Shoals since 1854
More than 30 miles off the Brunswick County coast stands a piece of Cape Fear history. Frying Pan Tower rises 135 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, once serving as an important guiding tool for ships. But long before there was Frying Pan Tower, there were a series of lightships helping vessels avoid the notoriously shallow waters of Frying Pan Shoals.