Elizabethtown celebrates 250 years
Elizabethtown of Bladen County held their Founder’s Day Celebration on Saturday afternoon at the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market.
Elizabethtown of Bladen County held their Founder’s Day Celebration on Saturday afternoon at the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — This weekend was a “grand slam” at The Miracle Field in Wilmington. In 2008, Accessible Coastal Carolina Events Sports and Services Inc. (ACCESS) began raising money to build The Miracle Field. Saturday marked the start of the spring season for those on The Miracle League of Wilmington. It was a big “hit” for all ages. Participants…
Their mission is to raise awareness about the growing danger of nuclear war and to build support for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
Today is National Day of Unplugging, which is a day that encourages individuals to spend time away from their devices.
There are several steps to take to get a replacement Cosori air fryer if yours is on the recall list, including finding the date of purchase, item number and serial number of your product.
Town leaders in Oak Island met to learn more about how its new paid parking program will be enforced on Thursday night.
BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Pender County officials say people burning yard debris should think twice before lighting up. Crews have had to respond to more than a dozen yard or brush fires that have gotten out of control over the past few days. Pender County Emergency Management Director Tommy Batson says that while there isn’t a burning ban in place…
The NC Real Estate Commission is now requiring sellers to be more upfront with their property’s history.
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.