PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) — The fight to develop a portion of Topsail Island may be over. A family has withdrawn its application to develop the south end of Topsail Beach. Raleigh businessman Todd Olson wanted to rezone 30 acres of land known as “The Point” to build homes for his family. In a statement, Olson says the main reasons for…
Friday marks the start of December which means Christmas is coming soon.
Today is Giving Tuesday. It’s a global movement inspiring millions of people to give to non-profits.
The Covenant will help provide affordable housing to seniors 55 and above living on a fixed income.
Virginia White was determined the winner of the second seat on the Village of Bald Head Island council. David Green was determined the winner of the third seat on Ocean Isle Beach Commissioners.
New Hanover County Animal Services has many cats up for adoption, so this week, there are three pet pals in the spotlight.
Founder Jeanne Scott says the group has sewn and distributed more than 13,000 butterfly-patterned pillowcases to end-of-life patients in the Cape Fear over the last 14 years.
Santa’s workshop may be in the North Pole, but there are plenty of elves hard at work in Southport.
The prosecution called witnesses and presented evidence to the jury in a Pender County courtroom on Monday for a 2020 triple murder that occurred in Maple Hill.
Reports of a mystery canine illness have been popping up in several parts of the country.
One of the Cape Fear’s top attractions is celebrating its most successful year to date.
The United Nations recognized the PFAS contamination crisis occurring in the Lower Cape Fear Region as a violation of international human rights law.
As you begin to get rid of your fall pumpkins to transition into the Christmas season, New Hanover County has several places for you to take them.
A fire at an animal feed store in Leland has shut down Lanvale Road as crews respond to the scene.
A procession of nearly 200 bikes left Beach House Harley Davidson for a ride throughout the county.
This was the 40th year of the holiday tradition.
WWAY had highlights of each local team that played for a spot in the Eastern regional final Friday night.
Liquor stores are busy during the holiday season and next year customers in Burgaw will have a new and updated space in which to purchase spirits.
After the lighting of the tree, everyone was treated to a special visit from Santa.
The holiday train expo is fun for the whole family with 12 layouts, over 30 trains and festive holiday decorations.
There were more than 50 Marines who were able to enjoy their Thanksgiving with a family in the Cape Fear on Thursday.
There was no shortage of Thanksgiving meals across New Hanover County on Thursday.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH (WWAY) — Two Brown pelicans were recently nursed back to health at SkyWatch Bird Rescue in Castle Hayne. Both birds were brought into the rescue’s care with injuries related to fishing tackle. Two volunteers – including a WWAY producer – released the now-healthy birds back into the wild this past Saturday along Wrightsville Beach. SkyWatch told the community…
Often times crime happens after hours in downtown Wilmington without any witnesses