Pam Grier attends 20th Annual NC Black Film Festival in Wilmington
Actress Pam Grier was at Cameron Art Museum on Thursday night for the opening night of the festival.
UPDATE: Father of 4 dies in Charlotte construction site fire
UPDATE: Father of 4 dies in Charlotte construction site fire (Photo: Charlotte Fire Department) CHARLOTTE, NC (WSOC) — A 30-year-old construction worker died in a huge fire that broke out Thursday morning at a multi-story apartment building under construction near the SouthPark Mall, family members confirmed with WSOC. Demonte Sherrill was one of the two construction workers who were unaccounted…
Wilmington Police find body at SecurCare Self Storage
There is no foul play suspected.
UNCW holds Global Marine Science Summit
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –UNCW in the middle of holding its Global Marine Science Summit this week. The three-day summit, which ends March 18th, hosts international, national and local experts to examine regional problems and concerns. Some of the key topics that are being discussed include wind energy, flooding, toxins and pollutants. Organizers say while the discussions around these issues…
Flushable wipes causing problems in local sewers
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It might be easy to simply flush those “flushable wipes” down the toilet, but in reality, it can cause serious problems. Just because you can flush it, doesn’t mean you should flush it. “When a company puts the word ‘flushable’ on a packet of wipes, what they mean is that it literally they will flush…
Gearing up for the Greek Festival
On South College Road in Wilmington, Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, is preparing ahead of the big rush.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Friday, May 19, is the start of the 31st Greek Festival. On South College Road in Wilmington, Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, is preparing ahead of the big rush. The festival will last until Sunday, May 21. There will be traditional Greek food, music, dancing, and a marketplace for all to enjoy. The church encourages everyone…
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Weekend of May 19-21
If you’re in the mood for delicious Greek food, a fun event at the Wilson Center, or watching dogs ride the waves, it’s all taking place this weekend.
UPDATE: Man charged following Wednesday night car crash into house
A man has been charged after failing to stop at an intersection and running into a house Wednesday night.
D.C. Virgo holds hip-hop pilot program
The goal of the program is to encourage kids to take their emotions and create something they’re proud of.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — At D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy, both a hip-hop pilot program and a hands-on experience for students. The Hip-Hop Collective is a program, offered by UNCW and other community partners, that gives middle schoolers a chance to express themselves through music. Students learned the history behind the beats, the art of lyric writing, and even get the chance to…
UPDATE: Wilmington Police identify 79-year-old bicyclist killed in collision
The Wilmington Police Department has identified a man killed in a crash Tuesday.
Local aquatics centers teaming up to teach New Hanover County second graders how to swim
Local organizations are teaming up to teach second graders a life-saving skill.
Alligator relocated from homeowner’s livestock pen
An alligator recently had to be relocated from a homeowner’s livestock pen.
Castle Hayne man arrested for allegedly soliciting child by computer
A New Hanover County man was arrested Wednesday in Bolivia for alleged solicitation of a child by computer.
History with ‘Hud’: Wilmington’s six surviving buildings from the 1700s
In the 284 years since Wilmington was founded, thousands of buildings have popped up around the area. But of the original structures constructed in the 1700s, only six remain standing today.
WATCH: Massive fire breaks out at Charlotte construction site
Crews responded to a five-alarm fire in south Charlotte Thursday morning.
Art at the Harbor Way Gardens at Wrightsville Beach May 21
This year's event features Plein Air artwork from at least 15 local and regional artists and a succulent plant sale
At least 15 Plein Air-style paints of landscapes in the Wrightsville Beach, NC area will be up for sale at this year’s art show and sale May 21 in Harbor Way Gardens at Wrightsville Beach, NC
‘It makes perfect sense’: FDA to consider over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA is set to consider a new over-the-counter birth control pill after advisers unanimously voted in support of it last week.
Genesis Block holds ‘Conversations to Contracts’ event
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Genesis Block is an organization that helps entrepreneurs start or grow their business. They hosted their quarterly “Contracts to Conversations” event at Cape Fear Community College’s North Campus. The event helps to connect minority-owned small businesses with larger companies and government entities including the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the City of Wilmington and…
Ways to make your garden more wildlife friendly
The Cape Fear Garden Club hosted a workshop Wednesday afternoon to urge those who are passionate about plants to consider critters when it comes to their gardening habits.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Arboretum is helping those with a green thumb make their gardens more wildlife friendly. The Cape Fear Garden Club hosted a workshop Wednesday afternoon to urge those who are passionate about plants to consider critters when it comes to their gardening habits. Among the things covered in the workshop, planting for…
Passports and traveling internationally this summer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — According to the U.S. State Department, they’re processing a half million passport applications a week. Time is ticking if you’re in need of a passport for summer travel. A passport is needed when traveling abroad, so if you don’t have one and live in the Cape Fear region, what should you do? “If you…
Community reacts to override of Cooper’s veto regarding Senate Bill 20
S.B. 20, also known as "Care for Women, Children and Families Act,” bans nearly all abortions in North Carolina after 12-weeks of pregnancy.
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Starting July 1st, a new abortion law takes effect in North Carolina, following the General Assembly’s vote Tuesday night to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20. We spoke with lots of people in the Cape Fear on both sides of the issue. Folks were vocal on both sides of the issue and very…
Battleship North Carolina hosting Memorial Day event
The Battleship North Carolina is hosting a special event on Memorial Day.
Sea turtle rescued after washing up on Oak Island beach
A sea turtle was rescued Wednesday morning after washing up on the sand at Oak Island.
CFCC graduates record number of student athletes
Cape Fear Community College has announced the largest graduating class of student-athletes in program history.