U.S.S North Carolina names 2023 most successful year
One of the Cape Fear’s top attractions is celebrating its most successful year to date.
United Nations takes action on PFAS contamination in North Carolina
The United Nations recognized the PFAS contamination crisis occurring in the Lower Cape Fear Region as a violation of international human rights law.
New Hanover County collecting unwanted pumpkins this week
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.
Fire at Hollybucks shuts down Lanvale Road
A fire at an animal feed store in Leland has shut down Lanvale Road as crews respond to the scene.
Hundreds of bikes ride for Toys for Tots in Brunswick County
A procession of nearly 200 bikes left Beach House Harley Davidson for a ride throughout the county.
Annual North Carolina Holiday Flotilla returns to Wrightsville Beach
This was the 40th year of the holiday tradition.
Four Cape Fear high schools compete in 4th round of the high school football playoffs
See how West Columbus, Hoggard, Whiteville and East Bladen performed Friday night
WWAY had highlights of each local team that played for a spot in the Eastern regional final Friday night.
New ABC store and warehouse in Burgaw expected to grow Pender County’s profits from alcohol sales
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.
Downtown Wilmington lights holiday tree
After the lighting of the tree, everyone was treated to a special visit from Santa.
Holiday Train Expo makes annual return at Independence Mall
The holiday train expo is fun for the whole family with 12 layouts, over 30 trains and festive holiday decorations.
Cape Fear families celebrate Thanksgiving with U.S Marines
There were more than 50 Marines who were able to enjoy their Thanksgiving with a family in the Cape Fear on Thursday.
Churches and organizations across New Hanover County provide free Thanksgiving meals
There was no shortage of Thanksgiving meals across New Hanover County on Thursday.
Local bird rescue releases rehabilitated pelicans; how you can help future patients this winter
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…
WPD partnering with downtown businesses to use their surveillance footage to stop crime
Often times crime happens after hours in downtown Wilmington without any witnesses
Sicknesses and the Holidays: How to fight back to prevent falling victim
State health officials have confirmed the first pediatric flu-related death for the new flu season.
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.