WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Dr. Whiyie A. Sang, a general surgeon specializing in colon and rectal surgery, spoke with WWAY ahead of the 2026 WWAY Health Fair on Jan. 29. In the interview, Dr. Sang addressed rising colorectal cancer rates among younger adults, early warning signs and symptoms, and the importance of screenings starting at age 45. He also discussed…
Dr. Somya Navejar, an obstetrician and gynecologist with Novant Health, sat down with WWAY’s Tomika Jackson ahead of the 2026 WWAY Health Fair on Jan. 29.
Another Monday means another time to count down the top three performers from the week prior in the latest installment of Winning Ways.
Back in December, Avelo Airlines launched an international flight from Wilmington International Airport to Punta Cana with great fanfare.
Wilmington police got a ShotSpotter activation in the 800 block of Emory Street around 6 p.m. Monday.
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the project would consist of a 30-foot-tall overpass along Eastwood Road, replacing its intersection with Military Cutoff Road.
New Hanover boys basketball moved into sole possession of first place in the Carolina Coast standings after a 66-39 home win over North Brunswick on Monday.
Laney girls basketball pushed themselves into 2nd in the Carolina Coast standings with a 54-40 road win against West Brunswick on Monday.
As frigid weather approaches the region Christian Recovery Center Inc is opening their doors as a warming facility. Cots with pillows and blankets are prepared for families.
Pender County commissioners are debating on whether to re-draw the county’s district maps which would be implemented after the 2028 primary election.
A woman who lost part of her leg in an alleged hit-and-run accident says she had a face-to-face meeting Monday with New Hanover District Attorney Jason Smith.
At 91 years old, Wilbur Jones is still working to preserve the history that shaped his life and the city that raised him.
Atiba Johnson, founder of Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce, sits down with GMC anchor Tomika Jackson to discuss how the organization plans to support, connect, and advocate for businesses across the Cape Fear region.
According to the Highway Patrol, just before 2 am, a car was rear-ended between the Union Valley exit and the Peacock Road overpass.
Local Castle Hayne resident hopes to get good news ahead of her meeting with the District Attorney, after losing her leg nearly three years ago in a vehicle accident.
The New Hanover County branch of the NAACP hosts MLK Breakfast to honor Dr. Marin Luther King Jr.
Warming Shelter ILM is set to open for a whole week, to help those without homes.
The stakes continue to increase as high school basketball season continues, the closest the Cape Fear has had in a long time.
As the cold season approaches, it’s important to remember winter safety tips.
Two local participants of Novant Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation graduate program honored the institute that helped them during recovery.
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is getting ready for some big renovations. The aquarium will close early this year for new renovations, but will temporarily relocate some it’s facilities at Independence mall.
Here in the Cape Fear region, it looks like Bladen County could feel the biggest impacts from the storm.
As winter weather heads our way, it’s important to take steps now to ensure your home is adequately prepared to handle any storm impacts we could see here in the Cape Fear.
Thousands of workers are on alert right now, with crews ready to respond to any fallen tree limbs or power lines.