Oak Island nurses honor lives through Nurse Honor Guard
Similar to the Military Honor Guard, a group of nurses in Oak Island are honoring their own with special tributes.
South Brunswick’s Walker Jenkins selected 5th-overall by Twins in MLB Draft
The newest Twin's first move after being drafted was to thank the community
Walker Jenkins is set to begin his career in professional baseball.
Elks Lodge hosts Inaugural Pop Culture Festival
There were vendors who specialized in comic books, toys, new and vintage, video games of all generations, vinyl records, movies, Pokémon cards, other trading cards and so much more.
CAM, American Civil War Museum, teaming up for USCT film
Cameron Art Museum is teamed up with the American Civil War Museum to put together a film/documentary to tell the story of the USCT and to find descendants of these men on Saturday.
Wilmington Police responding to shooting at Independence Mall
On Saturday after 2pm, Wilmington Police responded to a shooting reported outside of the food court at Independence Mall.
FDA fully approves Alzheimer’s drug shown to slow progression
A new milestone has been reached in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease, as the FDA has fully approved a drug to help slow symptoms in early stages.
DMV offering Saturday services for the summer
To keep up with the busy summer season, the DMV is open on Saturdays at select locations from 8am until 12pm until August 26th.
Dale Cole sworn in as Brunswick County Schools superintendent
Brunswick County Schools officially has a new superintendent.
City of Whiteville benefits from adopting a social district
In Columbus County, the City of Whiteville is seeing some benefits to a relatively new social district downtown. A North Carolina Law was passed a few years ago allowing cities and towns to create social districts.
Inclusive playground serving all in Columbus County
A new inclusive playground in Columbus County will provide fun and accessibility for all ages. There was a ribbon cutting for the new playground in Whiteville.
Nature Conservancy gives tour of Green Swamp Preserve after wildfire
The Nature Conservancy showed parts of the preserve that wasn't as damaged by the fire
Three weeks since the Green Swamp fire began and quickly grew out of control, WWAY and other members of the media got an inside look at some of the areas that burned.
Pender County sunflower field raising money for Ukrainian town’s damaged water system
A Pender County farmer opened its field of sunflowers to the public on Thursday. Old River Farms is located in Burgaw and the owner says her fields will be open for the next two weeks as long as the flowers are blooming.
History with ‘Hud’: How the Wilmington Sharks became the Port City’s team of summer
The Wilmington Sharks are six weeks into their 2023 baseball season. But the Port City’s collegiate summer baseball team has come a long way in their 26-year existence.
UPWA Wrestling Event Celebrates Americana in Oak Island
The United Pro Wrestling Association (UPWA) brought the excitement of professional wrestling to Middleton Park in Oak Island as part of their 10th-year celebration of Americana.
UNCW dean removed from position, claims retaliation after expressing free speech
The former head of the Watson College of Education is sharing his side after UNCW announced the college would be under new leadership this fall.
Cardinal Lanes begins demolition process after more than 50 years in Wilmington
A popular bowling alley in Wilmington has begun its demolition process.
Results of clinical study on hormone therapy’s effect on prostate cancer published
After more than 15 years, the results of a clinical study on the effects of hormone therapy on patients with prostate cancer has been published
After more than 15 years, the results of a clinical study on the effects of hormone therapy on patients with prostate cancer has been published.
Drivers voice concerns over 16th and 17th railroad crossings
Many vehicles going over the crossings are leaving the ground and bottoming out as they land
If you drive in Wilmington, you might have noticed some changes to railroad crossings on two very busy streets.
Rain doesn’t dampen 4th of July celebrations at Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Thousands of people gathered downtown Wilmington for the annual Fourth of July Celebrations at Live Oak Bank Pavilion.
The Eagle’s Dare hosts “Bring Your Own Pool” party for July 4th celebration
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Eagle’s Dare in downtown Wilmington hosted a unique 4th of July celebration. It was a “bring your own pool” party, an idea General Manager Tara Fitzpatrick thought would be a lot of fun. “A bit of a little pool party, bring your own pool party, we’re doing something a little bit different for the…
Fourth of July brings hundreds of beachgoers to Masonboro Island
Dozens of boats anchored offshore and along the beaches of Masonboro Island as hundreds of people enjoyed the warm waters
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — While many local towns held their 4th fo July festivities, people also took to the beach to celebrate. Dozens of boats anchored offshore and along the beaches of Masonboro Island as hundreds of people enjoyed the warm waters. For many people, like Courtney Wanner, spending the day on the island has become an annual tradition….
Rip current risks explained by NWS Wilmington Meteorologist
There have been hundreds of water rescues at area beaches over the last few days, and a number of things have contributed to the increase in rip current risks.
Hannah Block Historic USO celebrates July 4th in 1940’s style
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – The Historic Hannah Block USO in downtown Wilmington celebrated Independence Day with a touch of the 1940’s. Local historian and author Wilbur Jones says he couldn’t think of a better place to celebrate the 4th. “And nothing, nothing tops the legacy of Wilmington and World War II and its preservation of history more than the…
Behind-the-scenes of Wilmington’s annual 4th of July fireworks display
Each July 4th, thousands of people make their way to downtown Wilmington to watch the city’s fireworks display.