WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A plan is coming together at Wilmington International Airport, a 5-year one at that. With record growth over the past few years and more to come, Airport Director Jeff Bourk is excited for the improvements. “Last night, the Airport Authority Board approved unanimously our 5-year vision plan which outlines a $165 million dollar capital program…
The Wilmington Senior Softball Association players are grabbing their bats and mitts, to prepare for the start of their season.
From a festival celebrating the Cape Fear’s rich and diverse cultural history of rice farming, to a show featuring antique automobiles, there’s a ton of fun events taking place on this first weekend of March.
The Junior League of Wilmington’s annual Bargain Sale and Sip and Shop is back this weekend, offering locals the chance to snag some deals while supporting a good cause.
(WWAY) — Are your kids feeling overwhelmed at home with big emotions? Today on Mom to Mom, we’ve got the perfect trick to help out with that. Join Mandy Williams as she shows us how to create a calm down space. This space helps teach children how to process their emotions and cultivate creativity.
The Town of Leland released its first public safety reports this week.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington company with locations around the world is “shopping local” for some supplies and services. On Wednesday the owner of the local company shared a few details about the new partnership. Bruce Watkins is a Wilmington company that sells fasteners. It has recently been awarded a contract with Corning’s Wilmington location. According to Scott Harry,…
New Hanover County Health and Human Services is offering free HIV/STD testing, and one group they’re targeting is those who attend the Senior Resource Center.
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The “Women-in-Fire Prescribed Training Exchange” intentionally setting 30 acres ablaze in Carolina Beach State Park on March 1st. “With a team of folks, we’re using drip torches and we are lighting fire in sort of a way that’s planned out and we are hoping to achieve our objectives for this unit, which is a lot…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Many beach towns in the Cape Fear begin their paid parking season on Wednesday. Paid parking begins at these beaches on Wednesday, March 1st: Topsail Beach ($5 per hour, $25 per day) Surf City North Topsail Beach Wrightsville Beach ($5 per hour, $25 per day) Carolina Beach At Carolina Beach, the town manager say’s they’re not…
The NC Department of Environmental Quality paid a visit to the Cape Fear Area on Tuesday evening to share an update on the private well testing for PFAS contamination.
Carolina Beach Fire Department’s Ocean Rescue has kicked off its search for lifeguards for the upcoming season.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A career fair held in Wilmington geared for people interested health care opportunities. The career fair was held at Cape Fear Community College’s Union Station. Dozens of health-related businesses and organizations were on hand to take resumes and answer questions. Several CFCC students were at the event and say events like this one give them…
Work is underway to restore ten acres of wetland habitat in Carolina Beach State Park.
The water waste issue is back at the forefront. The public was given the opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns at yesterday’s Board of Aldermen Meeting.
Monday, Leland Town Council approved a $30,000 feasibility study looking into the potential of bringing a minor league baseball team to the town.
New Hanover County (WWAY) — This week’s Pet Pal is a one-year-old cat named Kiki. New Hanover County Animal Services staff describe her as very easy-going and sweet. She likes to give ‘head-bumps’ when you feed her.
Watch the video and join Matt Benett and Officer Watson to learn more about how you can become Kiki’s new 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.
SHALLOTTE, NC (WWAY) — Morgan Bellamy’s mom sums it up best: “She walks into a room and the room lights up.” Darrilyn Morgan-Bellamy has been her daughter’s biggest fan since she gave birth to her 18 years ago. “She came out with her eyes open, and she’s been going ever since.” Morgan is a 2-sport athlete at West Brunswick High…
A 12-year-old girl in New Hanover County is being hailed a hero after saving her father’s life all thanks to a refrigerator magnet.
Drivers are being detoured to Dawson and then South 3rd streets.
A group of people concerned over the Proud Boys’ appearance at a New Hanover County Board of Education meeting earlier in February, have drafted a petition asking that a state law concerning face coverings be enforced.
In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits were temporarily increased with additional financial resources, known as emergency allotments, provided to individuals and families.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Wrightsville Beach Foundation hopes to hit the philanthropic jackpot March 4th, at the 2nd annual Casino Night fundraiser for two big projects. Organizer Linda Brown says last year’s inaugural event was a big success. “We were quite pleased,” she said. “In fact, people said, can we do this twice a year now? We’re like,…
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — East Columbus High School hosted a critical training event on Saturday to help school and emergency officials be prepared in the event of an active shooter. 189 people attended this training. Attendees ranged from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office to the American Red Cross. This full-scale active shooter simulation was put into place to establish…