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…

‘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…

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.

North Brunswick High School holds first annual vocational rehabilitation day

BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — North Brunswick High School held a new event on Wednesday to show students what is in store for them after graduation. The inaugural “Rising Stars: Vocational Rehabilitation Day For Students With Disabilities” gave such students more insight into what careers are available to them. Teachers and other staff at North Brunswick spoke to the students, sharing their…

Cape Fear Brew Crew: Edward Teach Brewing

Join us tomorrow, 11/9, from 6-9 at Edward Teach Brewing!

Join the Cape Fear Brew Crew as we highlight Edward Teach Brewing, where history meets hops and craft beer reigns supreme. Join us tomorrow, November 9th, from 6-9 pm, for a pint night benefiting Primary Complete, an organization that provides education, entertainment, and enlightenment to first responders with a special focus on mental health for veterans and firefighters! Come check…

WWAY Play of the Week winner: Hampton Roderick

Laney's junior safety wins the week 11 vote after a pick six to secure the win

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Hampton Roderick from Laney has once again won the WWAY Play of the Week. But this time, it was for a defensive play.       Categories: Sports