Chism talks priorities, goals during first week as Brunswick County Sheriff
Earlier this week, Brian Chism was sworn in as Brunswick County Sheriff after John Ingram announced his retirement in March.
Wilmington gang leader convicted of drug charges
A federal jury convicted a high-ranking Bloods gang leader from Wilmington on charges of trafficking heroin, fentanyl and cocaine.
Special Olympics Flame of Hope traveling through Cape Fear ahead of Summer Games
The 2023 Special Olympics summer games are coming up next month.
Escaped Virginia inmate accused of killing Wake County deputy captured in Mexico
An escaped Virginia inmate accused of killing a Wake County deputy has been captured in Mexico.
Bladen County woman arrested on robbery, drug charges
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office and Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office recently joined forces to serve a search warrant in Tar Heel.
Three Elizabethtown residents arrested for alleged drug possession
Three people in Bladen County have been arrested for alleged drug possession.
Man in wheelchair with dog hit and killed in North Topsail Beach
Police say Joshua Resseguie, 39, of Rose Hill, was with his dog when he was hit, but the dog survived.
A driver is facing charges after a deadly accident in North Topsail Beach on Monday that killed a man in a wheelchair.
Blues legend Buddy Guy coming to Wilson Center for farewell tour
Grammy Award-winning recording artist Buddy Guy is coming to the Wilson Center this November.
History with ‘Hud’: 90 years of the Chadbourn Strawberry Festival
The longest-running agricultural festival in North Carolina continues this week with the 90th Chadbourn Strawberry Festival.
Reelin’ for Research fundraising tourney set for May 6
To date, the organization has raised more than $3M for pediatric cancer research
The Wilmington Cancer Moms support group already has raised tens of thousands of dollars to help other families whose children have a pediatric cancer diagnosis, and are planning to support the May 6 Reelin’ for Research statewide fundraising fishing tournament in Morehead City.
Man charged with 1st degree murder in Whiteville shooting, another with accessory
A man is charged with first degree murder following the shooting a death of William Edwards, Jr.
A man is charged with first degree murder following the shooting a death of William Edwards, Jr.
Several agencies collaborate in drone training exercise held in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wednesday evening, Wilmington Police Department held a training exercise involving its Marine Unit and other first responders. The training exercise involved multiple drones and rescue boats, and several agencies were on site with WPD including New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and officials from both the Town of Leland and Pender County. Training like this helps drone…
Community Paramedics extend care to homes in New Hanover County
Novant Health is giving a closer look at their program that takes patient care outside of the hospital.
Meredith Everhart voted in as Wilmington City Attorney
At their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Wilmington City council voted to appoint Meredith Everhart to the permanent city attorney position.
Writers’ strike and its current impact on the local film industry
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — With the writers’ strike underway, the effects have been felt here locally months before it actually began. Kirk Englebright, CEO and President of Dark Horse Studios gave us some insight on the impact locally. Englebright explained that writers are looking to get paid residuals off of film and tv shows on streaming platforms. Without…
Drone used to clean windows outside apartment complex
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — This week on the Pier 33 apartments in Downtown Wilmington, a drone was being used to clean outside windows. A company named 4 Seasons Pressure Pashing is incorporating drones into their workforce. The drones are used to clean in hard-to-reach areas and to clean tall apartments and buildings. With a worker controlling the drone, it…
Several local businesses set to move after Wawa gas station will take their place
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — In the wake of a proposed Wawa gas station coming to Wilmington, the decision on where to put it will impact local businesses now that city council has approved the first reading of the company’s rezoning request. The proposed Wawa will be located at 17th Street and Wellington Avenue, which means the current strip mall…
Surf City area Marines reunited with dogs they rescued overseas
Three marines who live in the Surf City area were reunited with four dogs they rescued while stationed overseas on Wednesday morning.
NHCHHS offering vaccinations before traveling abroad
If you are interest in being vaccinated before traveling abroad, you can now get your shots locally.
Leland police arrest 2 in connection to neighborhood vandalism
Two people including a minor are facing more than a dozen charges in connection to vandalism reported throughout a Leland neighborhood.
Masonic Home for Children celebrating 150 years with event at NASCAR Hall of Fame
NASCAR Xfinity winner Jeremy Clements will compete at Charlotte in late May with a unique sponsor — the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford.
FBI offering $70,000 reward for escaped, ‘extremely dangerous’ Virginia inmate
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are continuing to search for an escaped Virginia inmate.
UPDATE: Wallace Police identify man accused of Walmart armed robbery
An armed robbery call led to a standoff lasting for several hours at the Walmart in Wallace.
New Hanover County special Olympics athletes take home 39 medals
Some local athletes from the Cape Fear are feeling extra accomplished after taking home 39 medals.