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.
Crafting Success: Ellie Craig’s impactful journey at Front Street Brewery comes to an end
The Port City is saying “see you later” to someone who’s had a big impact on the brewery and craft beer community.
More than 1,800 elementary students attend UNCW WBB “Tomorrow” game
The kids were from 14 different schools from a record 6 different counties.
H2GO’s Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant holds ribbon cutting ceremony
In Brunswick County, the new H2G0 Reverse Osmosis Plant held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday
2020 Maple Hill triple murder trial underway in Pender County
A murder trial is underway for one of two people accused in a triple murder that happened in Maple Hill three years ago
Shallotte community holds Gen-X news conference
A news conference was held on Thursday to address the long-term effects caused by Gen-X in drinking water.
Carolina Shores residents wake up to Anti-Semitic fliers on doorsteps
A community received hate mail by the hundreds.
UNCW seeing $4 million budget reduction due to student admission violations
UNCW is facing a $4 million budget reduction due to violations of out-of-state student admissions.
History with ‘Hud’: How Wilmington’s public transportation evolved from initial horse-drawn street cars
Thousands of people use Wilmington’s WAVE transit buses or trolleys each day to get from place to place around the city. But today’s modern transportation vehicles have changed dramatically from the original street cars people relied on for decades in the late 19th century and early 20th century.
Curtains Up: Cucalorus Film Festival lights up Cape Fear for its 29th year
One of the most popular film festivals in the world kicked off in the Cape Fear for its 29th year.