WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A student was hit by a car in front of Trask Middle School earlier this week. Traffic and pedestrian safety in the area near Trask Middle School and Laney High School has been a concern for several years. New Hanover County Board of Education member Stephanie Walker says plans are in the works to do…
Friday is a big day for many in the Cape Fear. Make sure you wear something green, because tomorrow is Saint Patrick’s Day!
From an event that celebrates what makes our rural lifestyle unique, and the re-opening of a skatepark, to a park that’s going to the dogs! There are lots of cool events taking place this weekend.
Go down to The Cotton Exchange this Saturday for a full day of fun during the Pirate Invasion!
The event runs Saturday Mar. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens, featuring at least 30 local artists and artisans.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Eagle Scout that was recognized this past Sunday for her contribution to the Wrightsville community was recognized again Wednesday by Wrightsville Beach Fire Chief, Joshua Haraway, and town administration at town hall. Fifteen-year-old Kyla Burke just passed her board of review to receive the highest rank attainable for scouts, it is known as the…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A school bus in New Hanover County has been revamped to offer the Cape Fear a unique business. Bounce House Wilmington is now operating a video game bus. It has six flat-screen T.V.’s complete with both Xbox and PlayStation gaming systems, two virtual reality headsets, and hundreds of games to choose from. The owners of this game…
NC Attorney General Josh Stein was in Wilmington on Wednesday to present Wilmington Fire Chief Steve Mason with the Dogwood Award.
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Seasonal parking passes went on sale in Oak Island on Wednesday and things got a little chaotic for those in line. Permits went on sale at 9am, but there was a crowd waiting long before that. “We got here about 7:30AM and the lobby was completely full, and people were continuing to come in. There…
New Hanover County’s “Office of Diversity and Equity” is gearing up to kick-off a year-long series they’re calling “Changemakers.”
BOILING SPRING LAKES (WWAY) — In Brunswick County, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue Station. Off of N-C 87, the new building will have space for several fire trucks and showers for staff. officials hope to have the project completed by December. Categories: Brunswick, Local, NC, Top Stories Tags: Boiling Spring Lakes…
Carolina Beach Town Council approved an ordinance that impacts anyone who drives a golf cart. Effective July 1, only golf cart owners who already have permits can renew them. No new permit applicants will be allowed.
(WWAY) — Today on Mom to Mom we are bringing the magic to life for St. Patrick’s Day. Join Mandy Williamson as she makes magic leprechaun rocks. We all know that leprechauns are always mischievous and up to no good, so we figured we’d incorporate this fun little activity, kind of like looking for those Easter eggs on Easter, but now we’re looking for these magic rocks that the leprechaun leaves behind.
Designer and boutique real estate company owner Carly Foreman talks about how designers get inspired to create vignettes using upcycled furniture and accessories from the Cape Fear Habit for Humanity ReStores.
The discussion on what murals are and where they’re allowed will continue in Burgaw.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Portia Mills Hines Park getting around $754,000 in improvements that includes new bathrooms, parking spaces and a new pavilion. The park itself is named after Portia Mills Hines, who was instrumental in helping African Americans in the local community for many years. Her daughter, Lee Hines, says it is special to see the park come…
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners held a work session on Tuesday, to discuss the development of a new five-year Strategic Plan for the county.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — There have been plenty of homes for sale across southeastern part of North Carolina for the past year. New data suggests that while some parts of the state are seeing home prices drop, that’s doesn’t appear to be the case in our area. “Sometimes these houses are getting two, three, four, five, six offers, still prices…
The National Primary Drinking Water Regulation would establish legally enforceable levels for six PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in drinking water.
The dropping temperatures have crews at Lewis Farms working to get their crops ready for possible frost.
More than 100 high school students and teachers from several counties across the state came out to put their math skills to the test.
A small dog is now safe after it jumped into the ocean and started swimming out to sea.
New Hanover County (WWAY) —This week’s Pet Pal is a 1-year-old spayed female shepherd mix. New Hanover County Animal Services staff describe her as very active and an absolute sweetheart. She also loves attention, so she could make a great companion. Watch the video and join Matt Bennett and Officer Watson from New Hanover Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Unit to learn how you can become the puppy’s forever home.
If you’d like to meet her, New Hanover County Animal Services is located at 180 Division Drive in Wilmington.
County residents can adopt for $70. If you have any dogs, a meet and greet is required.
Students will have a chance to make a cloud in a jar and learn about how thunderstorms form, when Gel’s Learning Lab teams with Young Scientist Academy of Wilmington for a March 18 “Learn-a-Palooza”!