Students of the Cape Fear walk to school to honor Ruby Bridges
Dozens of New Hanover County students gathered on Tuesday to walk in honor of Civil Rights Activist, Ruby Bridges.
CFCC instructor sees help and harm in Artificial Intelligence
In Wilmington at Cape Fear Community College, one instructor shared with his students that artificial intelligence may be the new norm, even in education.
20-year-old bicyclist killed in Brunswick County hit-and-run
A 20-year-old man was killed Monday night in an apparent hit-and-run.
Pet Pals: 2-year old female Huskey looking for forever home
This week’s pet pal is a 2-year old female Huskey.
Three Cape Fear high school girl’s basketball teams gifted women’s specific basketball shoes
CEO of Moolah Kicks Natalie White visited South Brunswick, North Brunswick, and Hoggard to hand-deliver the new swag
“The movement Moolah Kicks started is so important of course it’s about the shoes performing and elevating your game on the court as a female baller in shoes that are fit for your feet,” said Moolah Kicks CEO Natalie White. “We have a brand whose sole mission and purpose is to elevate and hype woman’s basketball at every level.”
City of Wilmington considering development proposal for former Galleria
Another proposal is in the works for what will occupy the space of the former Galleria Shopping Center on Wrightsville Avenue.
Community partners hosting Thanksgiving grocery giveaway this weekend
All groceries will be first come first serve while supplies last.
Attorney General Josh Stein suing unlicensed phlebotomy school
A Wilmington phlebotomy school is being sued by the state attorney general for allegedly falsely advertising their phlebotomy certification program without telling students the program is not licensed by the state.
Seasonal Affective Disorder and how to manage it in the colder months
Temperatures are lowering as we continue slipping into the colder months and weather changes can provoke changes in mood.
New Hanover County crossing guard serving 30+ years turns 90 years old
A long-time school crossing guard in New Hanover County is celebrating a special milestone.
Adult entertainment club claims they weren’t contacted before eminent domain decision
A Wilmington adult entertainment club says they weren’t contacted before a decision was made by New Hanover County commissioners to use eminent domain to buy the building for parking.
Thalian Hall pays tribute to Mary Alice Jervay Thatch and her lasting legacy
WILMINGTON (WWAY) — This week, events around Wilmington will stand in remembrance of the 1898 Wilmington massacre and coupe d’état, and recognize the triumphs of community as this year marks the 125th anniversary. Tonight, a tearful Thalian Hall paid tribute to a Wilmington trailblazer, Mary Alice Jervay Thatch. The program titled, “The Black Press Rising From the Ashes of 1898”…
The 5th Quarter November 10, 2023
Week 13, the finale
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – We have four area teams still alive in the 3rd round of the playoffs, and round 2 was electric. We will still cover the football teams alive in the playoffs! JORDAN 16 – HOGGARD 39 FUQUAY VARINA 10 – ASHLEY 7 NEW HANOVER 15 – NEW BERN 36 LANEY 38 – APEX FRIENDSHIP 20 JH ROSE…
Salvation Army Angel Tree program kicks off at Wilmington’s Independence Mall
At Independence Mall, there are dozens of “Angels” on the tree representing children throughout the Cape Fear area with “Wish Lists” for items they would like to receive.
13-year-old builds shelter for Pender Co. pig sanctuary at capacity with abandoned pets
There’s no such thing as a ‘miniature pig’, but not everybody knows that, and it’s becoming a bit of a pot-bellied pig problem. A woman in Pender County is trying to help, along with a 13-year-old boy who swooped in to help her when she really needed it.
Unexpected win as Sheila Grady emerges as Northwest’s mayor-elect in write-in upset
She won after receiving around 75 percent of the votes, which came out to 120 votes.
SABLE helicopter transported from Ogden Park after making precautionary landing Thursday night
A SABLE helicopter has been removed from Ogden Park after being forced to make a precautionary landing Thursday night.
Sudan Shriners to join Wilmington’s Veterans Day parade for first time in 26 years
As the Wilmington community gears up to celebrate Veterans Day, the Sudan Shriners, known for their philanthropic endeavors, are set to hold their fall ceremonial in the city this weekend.
‘It’s a miracle;’ Wrightsville Beach celebrates a life and those who stood up to save it
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH (WWAY) — The town of Wrightsville beach echoed tonight with the sounds of calm waters and community cheer. First on the agenda for Thursday’s Board of Alderman meeting was a celebration of a life and of those who stood up to save it. October 20th, a group of citizens observed a man laying face down and unresponsive in…
18-year-old Ashley High School student has interviewed over 50 veterans
With Veterans Day approaching, an Ashley High School student has been showing his appreciation for veterans in the best way he knows how; by interviewing them
SABLE makes precautionary landing in Ogden Park
A Wilmington Police Department crew was conducting a joint training flight with a partner agency when a warning light came on. As a precaution, the chief pilot set the aircraft down safely in Ogden Park without injury to anyone on the ground.
New Veterans Memorial Garden in Wilmington dedicated
The eagle sculpture at the center of the Garden was created by US Army veteran Dumay Gorham III. The sculpture has an approximate 11-foot wingspan.
Lawyer speaks about $140 million judgment against former school teacher Michael Kelly
“The damages that they went through, the injuries they went through are worth this. And so, we don’t expect when he gets out that we’ll fully collect but we will do that if we have to and they are entitled to that money.”
Nov. 10 event at Thalian Hall to honor the late Mary Alice Jervay Thatch
The former publisher/editor of the Wilmington Journal will be honored during ceremonies commemorating the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and coup d'etat
The community is invited to a free event honoring the life and legacy of the late civil rights and free-press pioneer Mary Alice Jervay Thatch, 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at Thalian Hall in Wilmington, NC, part of events commemorating the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and Coup D’etat.