WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Temple of Israel was built in 1876 in Downtown Wilmington, making it the oldest synagogue in North Carolina. With numerous challenges, such as lingering damage from Hurricane Florence, then Covid-19 shutting its doors, it was time for restoration. “The water seepage that had come in, we had to mitigate that, so we worked on…
For the past week, WWAY’s “Serving at Sea” series has taken viewers behind the scenes of the United States Navy, introducing them to captains, pilots, technicians, and other sailors who play important roles in the Navy’s mission of protecting the public. In the final chapter of the five-part series, the focus shifted to some lesser-known sailors who serve equally vital roles.
Once the robots are crafted, Smith wraps them up and places them around town for people to find.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington brewery is teaming with the NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher and OCEARCH to raise money for– and awareness about– shark research at the Apr. 16th “Suds for Sharks” event. It runs from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Waterman’s Brewing Co., 1610 Pavilion Pl. in Wilmington. Waterman’s plans to donate $1 per pint sold…
The Boiling Spring Lakes Board of Commissioners held a special meeting Thursday night to discuss reconstruction of the city’s dams.
Navy Week continues in Wilmington, North Carolina, including the Serving at Sea series on WWAY. On Wednesday, we got to witness life on board a US Navy aircraft carrier. Now, WWAY’s Matt Bennett introduces us to some sailors from North Carolina who serve on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) — The Cape Fear Raptor Center in Rocky Point says it’s closing its doors for good. The center announced on its Facebook page that the covid-19 pandemic drastically affected the all-volunteer center, with the organization seeing a decline in volunteers and donations. Since the organization began in 2012, they’ve helped educate people in the coastal area…
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and, according to the CDC, more than half of all women and almost one in three men have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact.
This weekend is jam-packed with fun and festivities. From live music and dancing, to the big festival of flowers, it’s time to come out of hibernation and enjoy some fun outdoors.
Former Wilmington mayoral candidate Devon Scott has pleaded guilty to sexual battery.
It’s Navy Week in Wilmington, marking the important role the US Navy – which was formed in 1775 – still has to the area and the country.
A New Hanover County man has pleaded guilty to killing his father.
On day three of our “Serving at Sea” series, WWAY’s Matt Bennett landed on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower to experience life as a sailor on an aircraft carrier, and witness what it takes to become a US Navy pilot.
TOPSAIL BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Topsail Beach Board of Commissioners met Wednesday night to discuss paid parking, and a bigger ban on public nudity. Mayor Steven George Smith recently asked the town attorney to look into the matter, after learning about an Ocean City, Maryland court ruling upholding the town’s 2017 ban on women publicly going topless. Mayor Smith…
Carli Batson is this year’s Queen Azalea. The former Miss North Carolina 2021, and Miss Wilmington 2018, says being crowned is a full circle moment for her.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Today on the Battleship North Carolina, a proclamation announcing it is officially Navy Week in Wilmington. To coincide with the ceremony, men and women were sworn into the U.S. Navy. Of the more than 20 new sailors sworn in, a few are from the Wilmington area. Former and current Navy members attended, including dignitaries like…
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Painting is often done on a blank canvas, but what happens when that canvas is a sidewalk or playground? “Today, I’m actually painting in the park. I came out here and we found some imperfections in the park and created some really cool characters. I do all sorts of art, really anything that comes…
The man on trial for the murder of two Brunswick County teenagers was found guilty of two counts of first degree murder.
Cape Fear Roller Derby returns, having their first official bout in three years after the pandemic nearly took them out.
New Hanover County ABC Store (Photo: WWAY)NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A bill in the North Carolina Senate could mean more access to liquor. Senate Bill 490 includes several items, but most notably it would allow ABC stores to open on Sundays and some holidays. If the bill is passed, it would allow ABC Boards across the state to…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Democratic Party from the 7th district held a rally today at the 1898 memorial to support party representatives from another state. Two Tennessee democrats, Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, were expelled from the republican-led house in Nashville Thursday, for allegedly violating the house’s decorum rules. Nashville City Council reappointed Jones to the house…
For day two of our Serving at Sea series, WWAY’s Matt Bennett visits the Expeditionary Unit at Naval Station Norfolk.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The price of car parts and new vehicles has risen over the past few years, which has some people looking for ways to hold on to their vehicles longer and save a little money. One of those ways is salvage yards. Shane Irving runs a yard in Leland and says people are looking for all…
It’s Navy Week in Wilmington, and the USS San Jacinto arrived at the North Carolina State Port on Shipyard Boulevard to participate.