Have you seen Bowser the missing tortoise?
Slow but stealthy, a tortoise is on the loose in Pender County.
‘Teacher of the Month’ makes class exciting for students at his alma mater
In a surprise ceremony at Topsail Middle School, Mr. Travis Geddie was named the WWAY Teacher of the Month for November.
Tuesday Night Tradition: First Baptist Church brings Thanksgiving joy to those in need in Wilmington
With just two days until Thanksgiving, one church is making sure everyone has an opportunity to have a hot meal for the holiday.
Help with heating costs: North Carolina’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program accepting applications December 1st
RALEIGH (News Release) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will begin accepting applications from older adults and people with disabilities on December 1st. The federally funded program helps low-income households with a one-time payment, sent directly to their heating vendor to offset the high cost of warming their homes during…
Local farm’s innovative system to grow fresh fruit in the winter months
PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) — If you are a lover of fresh, locally grown fruit in the summer, you’re in luck. You can still get it this winter. Lewis Farms has been growing its winter berries for more than two decades to provide fruit to costumers early on in the season. They do this by growing the fruit under a protective…
Millions expected to travel across the state this Thanksgiving
The day before Thanksgiving is typically the busiest travel day of the year.
Pender County leaders meet to discuss schools on ‘Low-Performing’ list
According to the North Carolina State Board of Education Department of Public Instruction, a number of schools in the Cape Fear area are on the 2022-2023 Low-Performing Schools List.
Pet Pals: adult female tuxedo cat looking for forever home
This week’s pet pal is an adult female tuxedo cat.
UNCW to train Ukrainian teachers in ESL with focus on blended learning, trauma-informed teaching
UNCW is putting thousands of dollars toward helping educators in war-torn Ukraine.
Hallsboro Artesia Elementary School celebrates National Native American Heritage Month
One school in Columbus County celebrating National Native American Heritage month with students.
‘Mercantile on Madison’ opens doors and opportunities for small businesses
One business is helping many businesses in Whiteville. South Madison St. has a new addition.
Candidates for Mayor of Southport reflect on canvassing results and upcoming recount
In Southport, the difference in the mayoral race right now is one vote and a recount has been requested
Chief steward on Air Force 1, childhood neighbor remember Rosalynn Carter
Rosalynn Carter died at the age of 96 on Sunday, but her impact she made on people is still being felt. Some of those people she impacted, live here in Brunswick County.
Sawmill Café hosts ‘Tip a Cop’
Deputies were taking orders, bussing tables, and refilling drinks, all for tips to support the Special Olympics.
New Hanover County Landfill cuts ribbon on new Customer Convenience Center
A new waste shredder has also been added, which will reduce the volume of waste placed in the landfill by 60%.
Curtains close on the Cucalorus Film Festival’s 29th year
Around 150 films were shown in total over the course of the event, with films being shown at both Thalian Hall and Jengo’s Playhouse.
Voices for Ceasefire: Wilmington rally shows support to Palestine and people affected by Israel-Hamas war
More than 200 people gathered outside Thalian Hall in downtown Wilmington calling for a ceasefire and to show support for those in Palestine affected by the war.
NHCS offering girls’ flag football for first time ever
All four Wilmington-area high schools will have a team
It’s the first school district in the eastern half of the state to add the sport. Some in the west, like Charlotte, have already added it. Flag football has been added as a sport in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles as well.
Children’s Museum of Wilmington hosts annual Fall Festival
The event was a huge success and was nearly sold out.
Full Court Press November 17, 2023
Week 1
WILMIGNTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Yes, this is a basketball show, but we had four football teams in the third round as well. Here are all the scored from the playoffs, and the opening week of basketball. LANEY 10 – HOGGARD 43 LAKEWOOD 0 – WEST COLUMBUS 42 WHITEVILLE 44 – SOUTHWEST EDGECOMBE 8 EAST BLADEN 47 – ROSEWOOD 14 GIRLS’…
Rabbi speaks about increase in anti-Semitic incidents as police issue warrants for Carolina Shores flier distributor
Rabbi Emily Losben-Ostrov said in the six years since moving to Wilmington…there have been isolated incidents of anti-semitism that she has seen… like a single flyer or swastika being painted.
New electric vehicle chargers available in Carolina Beach
The new chargers are located at 1140 N Lake Park Blvd directly across from town hall.
Burgaw Mayor Olivia Dawson named Pender County Tourism Director
Dawson made history a few years ago when she was elected Burgaw’s first female mayor and one of the youngest to hold the office.
Belville Elementary hosting 3rd Annual Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees is a fundraiser for the school, where Christmas trees are donated and decorated in different themes by local businesses, organizations, and parents, then auctioned off to the highest bidder.