PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) — Business and tourism are big draws for many people who visit Pender County. “The event is going very well. It’s a good opportunity for everybody to come out and learn what’s going on in the community and learn the services that are offered. There’s a lot of things we try to do for upstart businesses and…
After trailing behind CDs for decades, vinyl records have outsold CDs for the first time since the 80s.
As the weather warms up, fun events are also heating up in the Cape Fear this time of year.
Judge Douglas Sasser has announced his upcoming retirement.
A hi-fi cocktail bar and coffee shop with a focus on fine cocktails, wines and locally roasted coffee has opened in Wilmington.
Cape Fear Voices/Teen Scene held its 3rd Annual Writer’s Award Banquet at the WWAY Event Center in Leland on Saturday, April 15. Cape Fear Voices is an outlet for creative individuals within the Cape Fear community to express their writing talents. The nonprofit publishes the work of dozens of adult writers across the region. For Teen Scene, the nonprofit recruits dedicated teens who want to develop their writing skills.
Crews with the New Hanover County Fire Rescue and Wilmington Fire Department battled a detached garage fire on Thursday afternoon.
A Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Deputy is being recognized for a recent heroic act.
The annual Dosher Employee Giving Campaign, which ran from March 20th through April 7th, raised over $22,000.
Officials have determined the cause of a fire at a popular Calabash seafood restaurant.
This weekend marks 12 years since a Guinness World Record was set at the Wilmington Convention Center for the longest model railroad in the world.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The longest running stand up surf contest in the world is happening this weekend in Wrightsville Beach bringing athletes from around the world to the Cape Fear. The Carolina Pro Am will take place Saturday and Sunday south of Crystal Pier on Wrightsville Beach from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. One of the organizers of…
Avelo is expanding its service out of Wilmington International Airport.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Rain or shine, the Burgwin-Wright House in downtown Wilmington, NC is the place to be Saturday, April 22 for fans of vintage linens, antiques, books and many other items. One of the area’s favorite landmarks is hosting its annual white elephant sale. The museum has been collecting donated items all year, according to Asst. Museum Director…
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – UPDATE: The children’s clinic part of ‘Harry’s Game’ has been cancelled due inclement weather forecasted on Saturday. The game against the Duke Blue Devils originalyl scheduled for 4 pm has been moved to 1 pm. Children get in free, and adult tickets are $6. _____________________________________________________________________ One of the special events UNCW sports hosts returns Saturday. “Seeing…
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Todd Rodzik was a safe distance away when the bomb went off ten years ago near the finish line that killed 3 people and injured hundreds, 17 of whom lost limbs. “Boston is a resilient town,” says Rodzik. “They love the marathon there. It has a wonderful spirit – that’s why people love to do it….
BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — A Brunswick County man who suffered a massive heart attack got the opportunity to thank the men who helped save his life. “It was real odd because I went on a call later and that was the first time I had been on a CPR call since mine,” said Glenn Hart. Hart suffered a heart attack…
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced a change to the Project Access COVID Tests Program (Project ACT) on Thursday.
BLADEN COUNTY (WWAY) — The Curtis L. Brown Jr. Field is now offering pilot training classes, as well as courses in general aircraft maintenance and repairs for middle and high school students. Ken Hadaway is the CFO and Director of Operations for Sovereign Aerospace Bladen. He says they were able to make the additions, thanks to a $3,000 state…
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WWAY) – A new community center is being built in Elizabethtown for its residents. Mayor Sylvia Campbell says the process has been a long time coming but was well worth it. “It feels wonderful; this has been a long time coming. It’s a dream we’ve had for several years now, well for many years actually, but we’ve…
Crews with the Leland Fire Department have brought a woods fire under control.
Burgaw Police are providing more details about a shooting Tuesday night at a Bojangles restaurant.
Drivers in Wilmington are paying more for car maintenance due to poor road conditions, according to a study.
University of North Carolina Wilmington’s College of Arts and Sciences will transition into two new colleges this summer.