Bladen County man arrested following years of community complaints
A Bladen County man has been arrested following years of community complaints.
Newest otter pups to be introduced to habitat Tuesday morning
Nearly three months after being born, the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher’s newest otter pups are ready to be introduced to their public habitat.
Pender County residents asked to sign up for real-time public safety messages
Pender County residents can now receive real-time public safety messages.
Celebrating Israel’s 75th birthday
Several Jewish organizations partnered together today to commemorate the Israeli Declaration of Independence dating back to 1948.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Celebrating Israel’s 75th birthday. Several Jewish organizations partnered together today to commemorate the Israeli Declaration of Independence dating back to 1948. The celebration was held at Long Leaf Park and hosted over 200 people. We spoke with two Rabbis who said this event has been a vision over the past 8-months and today it became a…
Celebrating Ellena Vollmer’s life and a wish come true
With the help of “Make-A-Wish Foundation,” Ellena is now a published author.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — At “Barne’s and Noble,” celebrating the life of Ellena Vollmer and a wish come true. Ellena Vollmer is a 16-year-old girl from Elizabeth City. After her diagnosis of terminal brain cancer, she knew the legacy she wanted to leave behind. With the help of “Make-A-Wish Foundation,” Ellena is now a published author. Unfortunately, Ellena died shortly…
Seven Mile Post hosts “Mover’s for Mom’s” event
At Seven Mile Post, off of Market Street, a silent auction and a chance to raise awareness for domestic violence.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — At Seven Mile Post, off of Market Street, a silent auction and a chance to raise awareness for domestic violence. Saturday afternoon, local businesses, schools, and community members came together to help support less fortunate moms and domestic abuse survivors. Dozens of people attended the event partnered together by “Domestic Violence Shelter and Services” and “Two…
UNCW hosts “Harry’s Game”
Harry was born with down syndrome and this game, between UNCW’s and Duke's Men's Soccer Teams, promotes inclusion and acceptance for special need's children.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — At UNCW on Saturday afternoon, Harry’s Game, a friendly soccer game for charity. Harry’s Game is named after UNCW’s Men’s Head Soccer Coach, Aidan Heaney’s, son. Harry was born with down syndrome and this game, between UNCW’s and Duke’s Men’s Soccer Teams, promotes inclusion and acceptance for special need’s children. “Coastal Bringing Up Down Syndrome’s”, or “Coastal…
Smoke alarm installation and education
Many homes in the Cape Fear were visited by the Cape Fear Chapter of The American Red Cross.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — On Saturday, many homes in the Cape Fear were visited by the Cape Fear Chapter of The American Red Cross. In Wilmington, chapter volunteers and New Hanover County Fire and Rescue partnered together to install hundreds of smoke alarms within houses of the King’s Grant Community. The chapter’s goal was to both equip houses with smoke…
Line forms the night before Record Store Day
Record Store Day is Saturday and there are some people who take their love for the black vinyl to the extreme.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Record Store Day is Saturday and there are some people who take their love for the black vinyl to the extreme. In Wilmington, “Record Bar” off of Oleander Drive has been turned into an overnight stakeout for music lovers across the Cape Fear. Those in line are looking forward to getting their hands on limited released…
US Cellular partners with Brigade Boys and Girls Club to plant salsa gardens
This Salsa Garden contains all the ingredients needed to eventually harvest and make salsa from.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — April is National Volunteer Month. In Wilmington, US Cellular partnered with children at Brigade Boys and Girls Club’s to create something both fun and rewarding. This salsa garden contains all the ingredients needed to eventually harvest and make salsa from. Kids got their hands dirty, learned about gardening and even planted some green treats for pollinators. …
Police searching for three suspects in Burgaw Bojangles shooting
Burgaw police are hoping the public will help them locate three men wanted in connection with a shooting outside Bojangles on Tuesday.
Active NC House bills could impact LGBTQ community
One law closed by the North Carolina GOP will prohibit transgender girls playing on female sports team. The second bill restricts live adult entertainment such as drag shows.
UNCW conducting algae research, Earth Week
It’s Earth Week, and UNCW has several ongoing research projects within its chemistry department focused on finding ways to protect the environment.
Brunswick County ‘Golf Barn’ set to open this summer
The Golf Barn off Highway 17 in Winnabow is chipping closer to its opening date this summer.
Flowers planted at location of former downtown Confederate Monument
The former site of a Confederate Monument in downtown Wilmington has now been replaced with fresh flowers.
WATCH: Video shows Wisconsin officers pulling stuck bobcat from car’s front grill
The Portage County Sheriff’s Office in central Wisconsin said a bobcat needed to be removed from a vehicle’s front grill.
Brunswick Forest waterline extension work to cause service disruption, precautionary boil advisory
Brunswick Forest residents may experience a disruption in their water next week.
Columbus Co. woman found guilty after setting trailer on fire with 3 inside
A jury has found a Tabor City woman guilty of first degree arson after prosecutors say he burned down a trailer where she and her boyfriend lived in 2020.
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher hosting Race for the Planet
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is hosting a Race for the Planet on Sunday to support the aquarium’s green initiatives.
Wave Transit offering free service Saturday for Earth Day
Earth Day is this weekend and is being celebrated in a number of ways across the Cape Fear.
Man arrested in Carolina Beach for alleged indecent liberties with child
A man was arrested Thursday in Carolina Beach for alleged sexual offenses.
Wilmington Voices brings community, connection with “I Sing Because…” concert series
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — An exciting update on a new non-profit vocal ensemble that we told you about in November. The Wilmington Voices had their first 3 concerts in December, and now they have several more concerts coming up in May. Wilmington Voices Artistic Director Angela Burns says things have been going “fantastic” since their last shows, noting that their…
Castle Doctrine explained
If you own a firearm, Bruce Mason, Attorney, said it’s important to know what you're allowed to do -- by law -- to protect yourself.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — With a fatal shooting in Upstate New York, shootings in Kansas City and Texas – many are wondering why so many people are quick to pull the trigger, when someone ventures onto their property. Bruce Mason is an attorney at Mason, Mason and Smith Attorneys at Law, in Wilmington. Mason said everyone needs to understand…
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority provides update on PFAS filters
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — According to a CFPUA spokesperson, the Granular Activated Carbon or “G.A.C” filters it brought online on October of last year continue to remove virtually all of the PFAS from the water. As of last week, they were able to remove 375,000 pounds of G.A.C. to send off for regeneration. “They are still reducing Chemours…