Hallsboro Artesia Elementary dismisses early, closed Friday due to stomach illness outbreak
An elementary school in Columbus County closed its doors early on Thursday afternoon.
First Chance for White Pants fundraiser for Lower Cape Fear Life Care
The June 4 event at Waterline Brewing Co. will support respite services for caregivers of dementia and Alzheimer's patients.
The event Sunday, June 4, 2023 will help support respite services for caregivers provided by Lower Cape Fear Life Care. “First Chance for White Pants” runs 2-6 p.m. at Waterline Brewing Co.
Wilmington company bringing dozens of new tech jobs over the next year
A Wilmington company is bringing up to 50 new tech jobs to the area over the next year.
History with ‘Hud’: Most memorable hurricanes to strike Cape Fear
June 1st is the official start of Hurricane Season, which runs for the next 182 days through November 30th.
Emergency services holds meeting to discuss operations during Calabash bridge closure
Brunswick County Emergency Services is making sure residents of Sunset Beach and Calabash can rest assured during a two-year bridge closure.
Surf City announces new principals of elementary and middle school
Pender County Schools has announced the new principals who have been approved for both Surf City Elementary, and Surf City Middle School.
Man charged after popular Wilmington store for gamers damaged during break-in
The suspect, Christopher Place, is believed to have been searching for rare and valuable Pokémon cards.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A popular store for gamers in the Cape Fear was the target of a break-in Tuesday night. Cape Fear Games, in the 41-hundred block of Oleander Drive, was broken into at around 10:30 p.m., just minutes after employees left for the night. The suspect, Christopher Place, is believed to have been searching for rare and valuable…
Groundbreaking held for new hospital in Scotts Hill
Scotts Hill Medical Center will be a 200,000 square foot community hospital that will facilitate outpatient care and serve as a new hub for Novant Health Cancer Institute.
SCOTTS HILL, NC (WWAY) — Novant Health is taking another step in expanding its service in the Cape Fear. A groundbreaking was held today for a new a hospital and medical building in Scotts Hill. It’s expected to significantly grow care options north of Wilmington. Scotts Hill Medical Center will be a 200,000 square foot community hospital that will…
Documents show preliminary budget costs of proposed Leland baseball stadium
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — In a document we obtained from the Town of Leland, a budget projection for the stadium is coming in at more than $117 million. The report, prepared by Jones Petrie Rafinski Architects, includes estimated costs for different needs to build the stadium and entertainment plaza. Among the items listed, $63 million for the stadium and…
Carolina Beach Police arrest man on sexual exploitation of a minor charges
The Carolina Beach Police Department has arrested a man on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor.
First look inside H2GO’s Reverse Osmosis Plant in Belville
Thousands of people will now have access to cleaner water in Brunswick County.
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…