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Pfas Contamination
Brunswick, Local, News, Top Stories

Navassa residents participate in NC State PFAS, GenX exposure study

December 4, 2023
Marion Caldwell,

Contamination is nothing new for the Town of Navassa, which is why they are finally taking the steps to educate themselves, as well as bring environmental justice, to how this could be impacting their health to light.

Brunswick, Features, Local, News, Top Stories

Brunswick County Residents react to Cape Fear Memorial bridge maintenance project

December 4, 2023
Emily Andrews,

Lots of people are talking about what’s to come for many drivers during a six-month long maintenance project on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.  

Sports, Top Stories

UNCW stuns #12 Kentucky in Rupp Arena

Saturday's win is the first win against a ranked opponent on the road in school history
December 2, 2023
Jake Eichstaedt,

Saturday’s win is one of the biggest in Seahawk program history.

Brunswick, Local, News, Top Stories

Festive spirit unleashed as Southport holds its 3rd annual storefront showcase

December 2, 2023
Conor Doherty,

16 stores are taking part, with 5 different categories for customers to vote on: most original, most traditional, most kid-friendly, biggest surprise, and best overall.

Aids
Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

CAM hosts World AIDS Day Red Ribbon Event

December 2, 2023
Marion Caldwell,

This year’s theme for world aids day is “World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit.” 

Belville Christmas Fest
Brunswick, Local, News, Top Stories

Belville Riverwalk hosts Christmas Festival and Craft Fair

December 2, 2023
Marion Caldwell,

After sunset, the event wrapped up with a movie and tree lighting event.

Full Court Press, Sports

Full Court Press December 1, 2023

Week 2
December 2, 2023
Jake Eichstaedt,

Yes, it’s a basketball show. But there’s a football team going to the state championship game.

Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

A Decade of Success: Get That Deed’s Impact on Homeownership in North Carolina

December 1, 2023
Conor Doherty,

Since its inception, the program has placed 164 families into homes in the Cape Fear and throughout North Carolina.

Town Of Navassa Swears In New Police Chief
Brunswick, Local, News, Top Stories

Town of Navassa swears in new police chief

December 1, 2023
Conor Doherty,

Dale Thomas has been an officer for more than 16 years. He spent the first nine years of his career in Omaha, Nebraska, and then came to work at the Leland Police Department for four years.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation hosted a news conference Thursday morning about repair work starting days from now on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).
Features, Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Cape Fear Memorial Bridge to close Jan. 2024: County Commissioner and one business react

December 1, 2023
Emily Andrews,

In January, work will begin on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge and it is expected to last until June. 

Mangun
Brunswick, Local, News, Top Stories

WATCH: Detectives looking for person seen on video holding gun in Leland home break-in

December 1, 2023
WWAY News,

Detectives with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit are asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a person seen on video after breaking into a Leland home.

Budding chefs in Coastal BUDS' "Down to Cook" class for children with Down Syndrome.
Community, Local, News

Serving up smiles; Coastal BUDS teaches cooking class for children with Down Syndrome

November 30, 2023
Morgan Hooks,

WILMINGTON (WWAY) —  Coastal Bringing Up Down Syndrome (BUDS) served up smiles in the final installment of a four-week cooking class for children with Down Syndrome on Thursday. The final week of “Down to Cook” featured an array of festive recipes, but the icing on the cake for the budding chefs was a graduation ceremony to end the evening, when…

Howie Web
Brunswick, Brunswick, Local, Top Stories

Aviation Icon Howie Franklin reflects on flying with Henry Kissinger during Cold War era

November 30, 2023
Sydney Bouchelle,

Following the death of Henry Kissinger, Howie Franklin shares insights into his career, highlighting his experiences with policy maker during pivotal moments of the Cold War era.

Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Plastic Ocean Project looking for community help to replace damaged equipment

November 30, 2023
Conor Doherty,

An essential piece of equipment called a Microscopic FTR, is used by the project to determine whether a particle is plastic or organic was damaged.

Brunswick, Local, News, Top Stories

Leland resident still feeling effects of Hurricane Florence more than 5 years on

November 30, 2023
Conor Doherty,

For Wendy Swaveley, it feels like she’s been in a vicious cycle. She’s been dealing with a leaky roof and multiple small fires in her mobile home in the years since Florence hit. 

Medicaid Expansion will officially take effect Dec 1. This will allow more North Carolina residents, ages 19 through 64, access to healthcare, (Photo: WWAY News).
Features, Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Medicaid Expansion takes effect tomorrow, December 1st

November 30, 2023
Emily Andrews,

Medicaid Expansion will officially take effect Dec 1. This will allow more North Carolina residents, ages 19 through 64, access to healthcare. 

DISTRACTION, History With Hud, Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

History with ‘Hud’: How the Cotton Exchange survived demolition to become a Wilmington favorite

November 30, 2023
Matthew Huddleston,

The holiday season is in full swing, meaning visits from Santa to the Cotton Exchange over the next few weeks. But the eight building fixture which houses the Jolly fellow each year was nearly torn down more than half a century ago. 

Ben David Da
Local, New Hanover, New Hanover, Top Stories

The Prosecution Rests: Ben David reflects on 2 decades as New Hanover and Pender DA

November 29, 2023
Sydney Bouchelle,

After serving for nearly two decades as district attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties, Ben David announced he is resigning next year.

One attraction is preparing for ‘the most wonderful time of the year, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).
Bladen, Features, Local, News, Top Stories

Bladen County’s Lu Mil Vineyard prepares for ‘the most wonderful time of the year’

November 29, 2023
Emily Andrews,

One attraction is preparing for ‘the most wonderful time of the year.’ 

A ribbon cutting held Wednesday in Elizabethtown officially marked the opening of a center designed to help current and former military members struggling with addiction, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).
Bladen, Features, Local, News, Top Stories

Military Specialization Program in Bladen County helps service members struggling with addiction

November 29, 2023
Emily Andrews,

A ribbon cutting held Wednesday in Elizabethtown officially marked the opening of a center designed to help current and former military members struggling with addiction.  

Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

How to avoid holiday sickness as cases increase

November 29, 2023
Conor Doherty,

According to the CDC, there has been a nearly 5% increase in positive influenza cases the week of November 19th-25th compared to the week of November 12th-18th.

Brunswick, Local, News, Top Stories

Brunswick County leaders gather to provide input for school district’s next 5-year plan

November 29, 2023
Conor Doherty,

From November 27th through the 29th, a number of focus groups have been held, each one giving a different demographic the chance to discuss the plan. Such groups included one with elementary school teachers while another had high school students. 

Flood Resilence
Brunswick, Local, NC, NC-Carolinas, New Hanover, News, Pender, Top Stories

DEQ and local leaders discuss flood resilience in southeastern North Carolina

November 29, 2023
Tanner Blue,

The Head of the Department of Environmental Quality was in the Cape Fear on Wednesday discussing flood resiliency

Macs Speedshop
Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Wilmington Mac’s Speed Shop location closes its doors

November 29, 2023
WWAY News,

Mac’s Speed Shop in Wilmington has served its last meal. 

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