South Columbus names Jake Fonvielle head football coach, his 2nd stint with Stallions
One area football program has filled its vacant head coaching position with a familiar face.
Ellen Kazura retires as CFA’s volleyball coach
Ellen Kazura announced Monday she has retired from her position as the head coach of CFA volleyball.
Concrete spill, excavator trailer involved in two-truck crash on Highway 117
According to NC Highway Patrol, before 5 p.m. Monday evening there was a crash near the New Hanover County and Pender County line on Highway 117.
Warming Shelter ILM opens for second consecutive night
This is the second time this winter that the shelter has opened for consecutive nights, with around 80 people staying Sunday night and even more being helped on Monday.
Owner of Wilmington video game store reacts following arrest of alleged robber
“I’m just super thankful for Hayden to get some justice back and you know, it’s super scary just, you know, he’s at work and just having a good day. So it’s just, I can’t imagine being in that situation and then not having any answers.”
Wrightsville Avenue Improvement Project brings major safety upgrades to busy Wilmington corridor
One of the busiest corridors in Wilmington is about to get a major overhaul.
Southeastern NC MLK Jr. Celebration kicks off week of community events
The Southeastern North Carolina Martin Luther King Junior Celebration committee kicked of a week of events on Monday.
Holiday lights deadline surprises some as WB reminds residents of 2012 ordinance
The town of Wrightsville Beach is reminding residents to remove their holiday lights this week.
Warming Shelter ILM opens as the cold approaches
Warming Shelter ILM is open for anybody in need of a place to stay for the cold nights coming up.
Wilmington video game store asks for help after robbery
Local Video Game store hopes to recover after being robbed
Full Court Press January 9, 2026
Now that the holidays are over, conference games make up the majority of what remains of high school basketball season in the Cape Fear.
Wilmington eyes first no-barrier, city-operated homeless shelter
A priority for the Wilmington city council in 2026 is to establish a city-operated homeless shelter. The proposal would establish the first shelter with a “no to low barrier of entry.”
Warm January weather draws many to Wrightsville Beach
It was a warm, January day in the Cape Fear Region on Friday and many flocked to the beach.
Bus delays leave Brunswick County Middle School students waiting for hours
Some Brunswick County middle schoolers were left waiting for hours this morning when the bus that was supposed to pick them up never showed.
Two organizations get approval for their expansions in Brunswick County
Two organizations in Brunswick County get their special permit use approved to expand their property at the Brunswick Board of Adjustment Meeting.
Laney takes down Hoggard on the road 63-57
Laney boys basketball got one of their biggest wins so far with a 63-57 road win against rival Hoggard.
Hoggard handles Laney 54-20
Hoggard girls basketball had no trouble taking down Laney 54-20 on Thursday.
New Hanover cruises past Ashley 74-24
In their first meeting of the season, New Hanover took down rival Ashley 74-24 on Thursday.
Early momentum carries New Hanover to 56-41 win over Ashley
New Hanover girls basketball remained undefeated in conference play with a 56-41 home win over Ashley.
Shane Handy retires as West Brunswick’s head football coach
In an offseason that already saw three head coaches for Carolina Coast football teams step down, add one more to the list.
CFCC brings ‘Free Concert Friday’ indoors to the Wilson Center
Cape Fear Community College is bringing “Free Concert Friday” to the Wilson Center.
UNCW student partners with county to bring forgotten cemetery back to life
A Wilmington cemetery has been resurrected with the help of one UNCW graduate student.
Nudist resort in Ocean Isle Beach is looking to expand its campground
Whispering Pines Nudist Resort is looking to expand its campsite with additional vehicles spaces. They will hope to move forward with the project with a permit by the Brunswick Board of Adjustment.
James Beard-nominated chef opens new restaurant in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – An award-winning chef has opened a new restaurant in downtown Wilmington. Keith Rhodes, a two-time James Beard nominee soft launched his new bistro, Voyce, earlier this month. The restaurant is located at 11 Market Street in downtown. The bistro is named after Rhodes’s grandparents – Vergie and Royce. Rhodes says the bistro aims to serve a…