5th Ave United Methodist Church files lawsuit against NC Methodist Conference

Attorney Gavin Parsons filed the lawsuit on Tuesday, June 27th

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The congregation of the 5th Ave United Methodist Church has now filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina United Methodist Conference, which closed the church back in March. Attorney Gavin Parsons filed the lawsuit on Tuesday, June 27th. According to the complaint, the 5th Ave church had filed for disaffiliation from the United Methodist Church earlier…

New Hanover County offering program to help individuals with mental illnesses and their families

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month and New Hanover County Health and Human Services is spreading awareness about a special program. For the families of individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s or other mental illnesses, it can be difficult to take care of them around the clock. That’s why the Department of Social Services has partnered with…

Whiteville senior quarterback collecting used cleats for Columbus County youth

Luke Odham says it started when a kid asked him if he had extra cleats

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – One of our local football stars needs some help with his senior project. Whiteville starting quarterback Luke Odham is trying to collect donation of old cleats for the youth in Columbus County who need them. Odham mentions a younger kid called him  and asked one night if the family had an extra pair of cleats he…

Inside Cape Fear Community Colleges newest downtown Wilmington building

  RENDERING PHOTO: Cape Fear Community College WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College is expanding its nursing program. Starting next year, students will have a new building for taking classes in downtown Wilmington. “We’re really targeting December of 2023 for the completion of the first phase. While that’s happening, we’ll be working on designing the second phase,” said…

Law enforcement connects with youth by axe throwing in Southport

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — You’ve heard of “Coffee with a Cop,” here’s another “axe-citing” way to spend some time with local law enforcement.  How about, “Chop with a Cop.”  On Tuesday, several law enforcement agencies hosted a unique “meet and greet” that included an axe-throwing competition.  Oak Island, Southport, and Boiling Spring Lakes Police Departments — along with the Brunswick…