Surf City Firefighters Auxiliary extinguishes Thursday night blaze near Outdoor Sports store
Members of the Surf City Firefighters Auxiliary battled a blaze Thursday night in Surf City.
Several people charged in Bladen County following alleged drug sales inside detention center
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office has charged multiple people, including two detention officers, for alleged drug sales inside a detention center.
HAPPENING TOMORROW: Spring Fest highlights Pender County vendors, residents
Pender County is getting ready to celebrate its 45th annual Spring Fest, showcasing the best of what the county has to offer with handmade, homemade, and homegrown products.
Good Morning Carolina guacamole recipe for Cinco de Mayo
The GMC team marks the date of the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
Anyone can make restaurant-quality at home; the key is to chop and assemble fresh ingredients, and season it to the taste of your guests. Good Morning Carolina anchors demonstrate how easy it is on their Cinco de Mayo broadcast.
Weapon found on campus at Ashley High School, Veterans Park Campus placed under shelter-in-place
For the second time in less than two weeks, a weapon was found at Ashley High School.
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Weekend of May 5-7
Good news! The weekend is almost here, and whether you’re into spring festivals, celebrating Cinco de Mayo, collecting comic books, or sipping wine, there’s a little something happening for everyone this weekend!
Manhunt underway for man involved in police standoff at Wallace Walmart
Capt. Scott Canady with the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they are looking for Jerry Flakes Jr.
GLOW Academy inaugural graduation class announce their college decisions.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A big day at the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW). Students in the school’s very first graduating class announcing their next steps after graduation. The 2023 inaugural class hosted “college decision day” for the first time in the school’s history. Students got on stage, announced their college choices and then rang a bell in…
North Carolina Senate approves abortion restriction bill
NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — North Carolina Senate Bill 20 tightens abortion restrictions across the state. The bill that was approved by the House yesterday evening — and the Senate this afternoon — would make most abortions illegal after 12 weeks. The bill also caps abortions at 20 weeks in cases of rape or incest and 24 weeks for fetal…
BEMC awards $63K to local non-profits through Community Grants Program
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation held its annual awards luncheon on Thursday.
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.