2023 Year in Review: Looking back on noteworthy crime incidents in New Hanover County
As 2024 begins, WWAY takes a look back at the top crime stories from 2023.
Hundreds of people plunging into 2024 for a good cause
Lots of people are looking forward to a refreshing start to the New Year. Some are testing the waters at the 9th Annual Wrightsville Plunge.
North Carolina Department of Public Safety emergency alerts and what they signify
Many people were caught off guard this weekend with a ‘Blue Alert’ which indicates a law enforcement officer is either missing, seriously injured, or has been killed in the line of duty.
New Year’s Resolutions from people in the Cape Fear
Many people use the start of a new year as a chance to set goals and try to reach them.
Cook Out fires up its grills and opens up its doors in Leland
The wait is finally over as a popular food chain has finally opened in the Town of Leland.
A “berry” special celebration as Burgaw’s blueberry drop rings in the New Year
What makes the blueberry drop different from other similar events isn’t just the ball that is dropped but also the time when its held as the blueberry drops at 7 in the evening.
Wilmington chef shares history of traditional New Year’s Eve foods
When you think of traditional foods for the holidays, you probably think of cranberry sauce and turkey for Thanksgiving, or honey-roasted ham for Christmas.
Wilmington block party aims to raise awareness of Medicaid expansion, healthcare help
As we get ready to ring in the new year, some in the community are making it their resolution to spread awareness of Medicaid expansion.
Full Court Press December 29, 2023
Week 5
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Both Holiday basketball tournaments have been huge successes for both the Hoggard Holiday Classic and the Bladen Offroad Christmas Tournament. See all the highlights from Friday below! BOYS SCORES PAMLICO 56 – EAST BLADEN 50 CARY 48 – ASHLEY 42 HOLLY SPRINGS 61 – LANEY 51 PANTHER CREEK 44 – NEW HANOVER 56 WAKEFIELD 63 –…
Tips for fighting pregnancy nausea as new study finds link between hormone and morning sickness
A new study published in the journal “Nature” found some women might be more sensitive than others to a hormone considered to be the cause of morning sickness.
Police: How to celebrate New Year’s Eve night safely
WWAY spoke with both the Wilmington and Leland Police Departments about how to transition into 2024 with ease.
Tips for staying safe around fireworks this New Year’s Eve
According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks cause nearly 20,000 fires in the US every year. More than half of the injuries caused by fireworks are to the hands, fingers, and legs.
Charitable Donations and Tax Deductions: What you need to know
With New Year’s Eve two days away, many are rushing to donate items or make contributions before the end of the year.
Why you should be recycling your electronics
Electronics are a popular gift during the holiday season. You may be wondering what to do with your outdated tech devices.
Man charged with First-degree murder appears in New Hanover County Courtroom for the first time
A man charged with first-degree murder appeared in court for this first time after a deadly shooting on Castle Hayne Road.
Starway Village site prep and demolition underway; official groundbreaking coming soon
Currently, the site is being demolished, with pieces of pavement being removed, along with trees throughout the lot being cut down and shredded.
CFPUA customer service returning to 235 Government Drive
CFPUA is reopening its office at the administrative building four months after transferring its customer service lobby to the Government Center down the road.
Miracles and Mysteries: A year of extraordinary maritime events in the Carolinas
The ocean is vast and as a coastal community hearing about strange happenings at sea is not unusual.
Good Shepherd Center makes plans for 2024
One non-profit needs your help to support their mission helping others in the Cape Fear. ‘Good Shepherd Center’ has a goal to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and foster transition to housing.
Cape Fear folks making plans to ring in the new year
With 2023 coming to a close, many people are planning out their New Year celebrations and resolutions.
Pet Pals: 1-year old male Huskey-Shepard mix looking for forever home
This week’s pet pal is a 1-year old male Huskey-Shepard mix.
Year in Review: New faces, close races in Cape Fear politics
LELAND, N.C. (WWAY) — From new faces to close races, it all happened this year in politics in the Cape Fear area. Starting off the year with sad and shocking news, New Hanover County Commissioner Deb Hays died suddenly of a heart attack in March. The long-serving public servant was honored with a celebration of life and tree planting at…
Week-long Kwanzaa celebrations kick off in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Tuesday, December 26th marked the first day of the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa. The name comes from a Swahili phrase meaning ‘first fruits.’ The holiday was first observed in 1966. It is a non-religious observation of African Americans’ ancestral roots that celebrates seven core principles. Those include creativity, collective responsibility, self-determination, faith, and purpose. The Burnett…
Shoppers pack Mayfaire Town Center on Boxing Day to return or buy gifts
The day after Christmas is also known a Boxing Day.