After their presentations, students had the opportunity to advance to the state, national, and international competitions during the award ceremony.
This year’s event was the first major in-person “Night to Shine” since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two celebrity chefs were in the port city for an event that will benefit the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington.
A community member is expressing concerns about the impact of construction burns in high populated areas outside of Wilmington city limits.
Five people have submitted petitions and affidavits to recall Charlie Blalock, Sheila Bell, Mark Martin, And John Bach, the four council members who voted for paid parking.
With other city agencies inside the building as well, the police department has quickly outgrown the second floor space.
Two otters at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher offered their picks Friday for who will win Super Bowl LVII.
Earlier this week, New Hanover County Commissioners voted to prohibit anyone from sleeping overnight on county-owned property.
The Asian Heritage Cultural Center is now officially open on UNCW’s campus.
Work to preserve a building serving the second oldest Black Masonic temple in the state of North Carolina continues.
Restoration on a historic church with a connection to the Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor is nearly complete.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — When it comes to cooking great food and bringing knowledge to the kitchen, few have done it better over the years than Emeril Lagasse. For some local students in Wilmington, they’re getting their chance to show what they can do with some help from the famous chef. Lagasse’s foundation donated $500,000 to the GLOW Academy’s…
From a unique local film premiere, carriage rides for valentines, drive-in bingo, or even a party under the bridge, this weekend is jam packed with events for everyone.
Thursday, students at Lincoln Elementary School in Leland got a special surprise. A real life cowboy traveled all the way from Colorado to read with them.
WWAY is partnering with Novant Health NHRMC to once again hold our annual Health Fair Thursday afternoon.
Between 1912 and 1932, thousands of Rosenwald Schools were built across the southeastern United States for African-American children in an effort to make public education more equal.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — The issue of homelessness a hot topic for city and county leaders and for people and organizations who help those without a place to stay. This comes as New Hanover County recently passed an ordinance preventing anyone from sleeping in or on county-owned property overnight. The city of Wilmington says it is looking into…
One day after the New Hanover County Board of Education voted to no longer allow transgender middle school students to play on sports teams matching their gender identity.
BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — The Town of Leland’s population more than doubled in less than a decade, according to the last census. Now, more development and homes are potentially coming to highway 17 between Brunswick Forest and Walmart. According to Town Manager David Hollis, the growth is likely to continue. “Property owners there have come and talked to us about…
City leaders held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, February 8, to celebrate the re-opening ceremony of Bijou Park and the North Front Street Streetscape.
WWAY— Are you looking for a healthy way to sweeten up Valentine’s Day for your kids? See how you can make your cuties smile with this simple craft on this week’s Mom-To-Mom. Tags: budget-friendly, Crafts, Holiday, Lifestyles, local, Mom to Mom, Parenting
The New Hanover County Board of Education has voted to amend Policy 3620.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) held its swearing-in and promotional ceremony for their new officers on Tuesday. Officers new to the WPD and brand new to their new positions stood proudly as the agency held the ceremony at the Port City Community Church, arriving in their brand new police cars and wearing their newly earned badges….
The foundation is used to help provide scholarships to student athletes.