Hampstead man arrested for allegedly exposing himself multiple times at Food Lion
The Pender County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for allegedly exposing himself at a Food Lion store.
Return of professional soccer to Wilmington could be postponed
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A return of pro soccer to the Port City is still in the works, but things might be postponed. Christopher Mumford, a member of the “USL to Wilmington” group, says more time is needed to finalize the playing venue and a local investor group. The group is hoping to play at Legion Stadium, but they…
Wilmington historic home honoring D-Day with special WWII event Tuesday
The Burgwin-Wright House in downtown Wilmington will be hosting a special event on the 79th anniversary of D-Day on Tuesday.
Community invited to take Holden Beach causeway corridor survey
Brunswick County and representatives from the Grand Strand Area Transportation Study (GSATS) are inviting all community members who travel across the county to share their input on the future of the Holden Beach Causeway Corridor.
UNCW introduces new 9,500 gallon wave flume to study ocean power
UNCW students and faculty in the undergraduate Coastal Engineering program now have new ways to study the power of ocean waves using a state-of-the-art wave flume installed right next to their classrooms.
Southport Police relocate large alligator
The Southport Police Department responded to a large alligator spotted Tuesday night.
Police charge man who allegedly crashed his truck into Burgaw Middle media center
Cleanup is underway after a vehicle crashed into a Pender County school overnight.
Mom-To-Mom: Creative Graduation Gift
On today's Mom to Mom, Mandy Willamson shows us the perfect gift idea to go with your graduate's cap and gown.
On today’s Mom to Mom, Mandy Willamson shows us the perfect gift idea to go with your graduate’s cap and gown.
Carousel Center raising awareness for ‘sextortion’ through film screening, panel discussion
Do you know the risks children face online? Raising awareness for this is the goal of an event happening for the next few days in Pender and New Hanover Counties.
Win a weekend trip to Frying Pan Tower, support restoration efforts
Time is running out for you to win a weekend with a 360-degree view of the ocean 40 feet in the air.
New Hanover County Arboretum no longer offering weddings
The arboretum typically manages between eight and ten weddings on its grounds each year.
Cape Fear Carnival cruise passengers describe sailing through storm off Carolina coast
Some Cape Fear residents were on board the Carnival Sunshine that was caught in the weekend storm, and they said it was nothing like they have ever experienced before.
Loneliness and isolation crisis in the United States
(WWAY) — The U.S. Surgeon General is calling attention to the loneliness and isolation health crisis in the United States. An advisory released earlier this month addresses the effects of loneliness, social connection, and isolation. In the advisory, health officials note that lacking social connection is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Dr. Kathleen Young, a Clinical…
Multiple students receive Carly Rae Baron scholarship
Several students have received a scholarship in honor of Carly Rae Baron.
UPDATE: Man killed in Tuesday morning crash near I-140
One person was killed in an early morning crash on Highway 17.
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher otters moving into larger habitat on Wednesday
The growing otter family at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is getting a larger home.
Woman sentenced to life in prison for murder of her mother, who was stabbed nearly 100 times
A woman who stabbed her mother to death has been sentenced to life in prison.
Bladenboro residents arrested for allegedly trafficking drugs near Village Oaks Apartments
Two Bladenboro residents have been arrested for allegedly trafficking drugs near Village Oaks Apartments.
Southport Police identify hit and run victim
Police have identified the person killed in a hit and run on Saturday.
Pet Pals: This week’s Pet Pal is a four-year-old neutered shepherd mix looking for a forever home
Meet this week’s Pet Pal: a four-year-old neutered shepherd mix looking for a forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is a four-year-old neutered shepherd mix. New Hanover County Animal Services staff describe him as shy but warms up very quickly.
USS North Carolina holds 59th annual Memorial Day Observance
Hundreds of people gathered on the USS North Carolina for a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday afternoon.
Pender County veteran recalls time being taken as Prisoner of War
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who paid the ultimate price for freedom while serving in the Armed Forces. One Pender County man shares his experience when he thought he was going to die while serving overseas.
Chiaki Ito, one of the Extraordinary People of the Cape Fear
A lawyer who also moonlights as a musical director has discovered yet another passion, and it's dog-gone fun!
Chiaki Ito is a lawyer, musical director for local theatre productions and now a dog agility trainer. There seems to be no end to her talents, and her interests.
“On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign kicks off
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — This weekend, local and state law enforcement kicked off the “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign. The annual campaign is used to try and reduce alcohol-related accidents on road and waterways. The campaign is coordinated by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the State Highway Patrol. During 2022, 148…