This weekend, the 20th annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival will captivate visitors in Pender County with a spectacular lineup of family entertainment dedicated to celebrating one of Cape Fear’s most beloved fruits.
Burgaw’s annual Blueberry Festival is set to celebrate 20 years this Friday and Saturday at the town’s historic square.
After years of planning, construction is about to begin on the dams that were destroyed during the storm.
LELAND, N.C. (WWAY) – On Wednesday, 100 Black Men of Coastal North Carolina held their 3rd annual golf tournament to raise money for their ventures and mission: Help out the next generation. “We are a mentoring group – middle and high school – and we give scholarships to kids when they go off to college and trade school,” said Stan…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Homeless camps of different sizes have been popping up across New Hanover County. One of the biggest ones, is in an area off MLK Parkway and Kerr Avenue. “We have 4, 5 tents in our little area, me and my wife. Ya know, a clothing tent, a storage tent, we got a kitchen. It’s kind of…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority approved its fiscal year 2024 budget on Wednesday, June 14th. The budget does include a rate increase but there is some good news for customers. The average monthly bill will increase by $3.19. That’s a 4.6% jump. The good news is that is lower than CFPUA anticipated as the original increase was…
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — In Wrightsville Beach, first responders responded to the need for blood. On Wednesday afternoon, the Town of Wrightsville Beach hosted a blood drive with the American Red Cross. Dozens showed up to roll up their sleeves, including several first responders. Wrightsville Beach Police Chief, David Squires, said he helps the community everyday but this time it’s…
Regulated sports betting and horse racing should begin across North Carolina in the first half of next year after Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law Wednesday legislation that greatly expands gambling opportunities in the ninth-largest state.
The Brunswick County Board of Elections is hosting another session in its monthly election education series to help you better understand the accessible voting options for people of all abilities.
On today’s Mom to Mom, Mandy Willamson shows us a simple craft for the summer
The Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public input on deepening the Port of Wilmington.
As law enforcement agencies across North Carolina and the country, the NC attorney general is hoping to help address the problem with more funding from the state level.
Wilmington Police Department (WPD) held their annual Demo Day at their headquarters Tuesday morning.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — With the high demand for nurses, many new nursing grads face a steep learning curve as they enter the workforce. But some retired nurses are stepping up to help. “It gives me a, what you would call a sense of satisfaction, to see nurses that are just out of school and they’re just learning the…
“It’s just so much more intimate, and so much better for the dog. It was the perfect goodbye.”
The group wanted to come together to do good for the local community.
A Tabor City man has been arrested on weapons charges.
If you’re interested in learning more about archeology, you have the chance this week.
The rescue tube devices along the beach in Oak Island proved their importance once again on Monday afternoon.
Meet this week’s Pet Pal: a two-year-old spayed cat looking for a forever home
WWAY is trying to find out more about what caused traffic delays during rush hour Friday in Brunswick County.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — For most of this week, a portion of N Kerr Avenue will be closed for a pipe replacement project. The affected area includes the roadway between Truesdale Road and N Kerr Avenue. The road is expected to re-open next Sunday. The NCDOT says crews will be replacing 5 large crossline pipes. Drivers will be…
NC Works kicked off its Tri-county Career Fair today in Brunswick County.
Terry Earl Hooper, 35, is charged with First Degree Murder following a Wilmington stabbing that left one person dead.