NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — In Ogden, a “Food Truck Rodeo” for all to enjoy. At Ogden Park on Sunday this “Food Truck Rodeo” rode into town with close to 25 food trucks. The event was a fundraiser for the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County. All funds raised from the event will support New Hanover County’s parks. At…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Healing Place hosted an event to bring people together during their time of healing. On Saturday, The Healing Place of New Hanover County in partnership with United Way, brought “harmony in healing” to the community. It was an inaugural event meant to connect the public with resources and provide support for those in the homeless…
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — An event meant to prepare those in the Cape Fear for hurricane season. At the Leland Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, many agencies in the area gathered as one to provide answers and resources on this upcoming hurricane season. The Town of Leland partnered with emergency personnel to make this happen. Workshops at the event featured…
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — An independent living community in Leland gave residents the chance to check out some wheels from their youth. On Saturday, Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe featured both a classic and current car show. There were more than 30 cars and a dozen motorcycles at the event. It’s a cool sight to see for some but for…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Two local food pantries will now be able to help hundreds of local residents through a special partnership. Bread for Life Senior Pantry and Episcopal Church of St. Peter the Fisherman partnered with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina and Food Lion. Each pantry received 1,000 pounds of food and new refrigeration equipment…
Carolina Beach State Park got some tender-loving-care on Friday, as employee volunteers from global consulting firm Deloitte teamed up with The Plastic Ocean Project nonprofit for a full day private cleanup.
After being rained out in April, the Food Truck Rodeo is set to make a return in New Hanover County this weekend. Organized by New Hanover County Parks and Gardens, the event promises an array of culinary delights, live music, and an opportunity to support a worthy cause.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It’s something that could save your life, especially if you enjoy being on the water. Thanks to a few organizations in the area, a popular lake in Wilmington now allows visitors to borrow life vests for free. The NC Wildlife Boat Ramp at Sutton Lake now supplies personal floatation devices. These loaner life vests come in…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Parents everywhere are celebrating their graduates this week but things were bittersweet for one mom at Laney High School’s graduation Thursday afternoon. DJ McLeod was a Laney student-athlete battling cancer, who died this March of 2023. Many called DJ a son, a teammate, and a friend. Thursday, he was a graduate — again. On February 3, UNC Children’s…
BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — We’re a little more than a week away from the North Carolina Blueberry Festival, which will be celebrating a big milestone this year. Held on Friday, June 16th and Saturday, June 17th, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the festival and organizers will be pulling out all of the stops. More than 100 artisan vendors…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Another wonderful weekend is right around the corner! From musical performances in the park and on the water, a celebration of mobile eaterys, and more, there’s no shortage of fun happening right here in the Cape Fear! Here’s your look ahead at What’s Happening this weekend: ____ We start on Friday, where you can indulge in…
BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Emergency Management is welcoming a new fire marshal and she is making history. Amy Burton is the first female fire marshal in the county’s history, taking the place of now-retired fire marshal Mark Haraway. In 2015, Burton joined the Leland Fire Department and rose to the rank of Emergency Management Services Battalion Chief,…
Members of the community gathered in Hampstead on Thursday morning to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for the new sign at Topsail Annandale Elementary School.
A timeless classic is creating a buzz as it takes the stage in Wilmington.
There are several options available today to anyone wanting to cross the Cape Fear River into Brunswick County. But that hasn’t always been the case.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — As the Canadian wildfires continue to rage, their impact can be felt here in the Carolinas. Smoke from those fires have created a haze across much of the area, especially along the coast. At Wrightsville Beach, a layer of haze can be seen on the horizon. Steven Pfaff, the warning coordination meteorologist for…
Legalized sports gambling in North Carolina cleared its last legislative hurdle Wednesday as the House once again accepted changes made by the Senate that include adding horse racing to the betting mix and raising the state’s cut of wagering revenues.
On today’s Mom to Mom, Mandy Willamson shows us three car hacks just in time for summer road trips.
Four years after the victims of Michael Kelly filed a civil lawsuit against the New Hanover County Board of Education, advocates are pleading to the board to finally settle.
PFAS contaminated drinking water is something that CFPUA has been fighting for six years as of tomorrow. And now, it appears the agency is not included in this latest agreement.
This prompted hundreds of people to speak out about the school’s decision, and prompted one mother to start a GoFundMe page in an effort to raise money to pay back the debt so the students could still participate.
New Hanover County (WWAY) —This week’s Pet Pal is a 1-year old tuxedo cat. New Hanover County Animal Services staff describe her as an on-the-go girl. She is curious, smart, and ready to tackle on any adventure. And if you have a pack of treats, she’ll fall in love instantly. Watch the video and join Donna Gregory and Stephen Watson…
New Hanover County Commissioners approved the budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 on Monday evening.
The event is benefiting paws4people’s “paws4vets program”, which provides trained service dogs to wounded veterans and military dependents