WHAT’S HAPPENING: Weekend of February 17-19

Here's a look at 'What's Happening' in the Cape Fear for the weekend ahead. 

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –From arts and crafts, to history and a unique symphony concert, there’s lots of cool things happening this third weekend of February. Here’s a look at ‘What’s Happening’ this weekend in the Cape Fear:  __________ Want to check out some of the Cape Fear’s best 2D and 3D artwork? Then head to Southport’s Franklin Square Gallery to…

UNCW needs volunteers for Read-In celebrating Black authors and writers

The Feb. 21 event will feature members of the community reading short passages to an audience at the Education Building on campus.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — UNCW wants to give voice to Black/African American authors and anyone who identifies as a person of the African diaspora.   It’s sponsoring a Read-In Feb. 21 at 5:30 p.m. in room 162 of the Education Building on the UNCW campus. The pandemic shut down many activities on campus, but it didn’t stop the Black History Month…

The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar ready to open

  WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar is opening its location in Wilmington on February 16th. The franchise, founded in Myrtle Beach, is bringing its crazy milkshakes to some new customers. To introduce themselves to North Carolina, the store made a milkshake titled “Cheers to This,” which is a Cheerwine themed shake for locals. According to owner…

nCino Sports Park breaks ground in Wilmington

  WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The local sports community is continuously growing in southeastern North Carolina. With the new nCino Sports Park just breaking ground, opportunities for more sports are endless. With eleven fields, one being synthetic turf and lighting for up to five fields for nighttime games, those celebrating the official groundbreaking say this park will be innovative. According…

Polar plunge Feb. 18 at Kure Beach Oceanfront Park to benefit Special Olympics

The 19th annual event will support Special Olympics athletes, programs and equipment in the Cape Fear

KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — You have to be a little crazy and a lot compassionate to jump in 52-degree water in the middle of February, but that’s what Special Olympics supporters will be doing Feb. 18 in Kure Beach, NC. Gates open for the 19th annual Polar Plunge and Run at 11 a.m., with the plunge itself scheduled around…

Students at Mary C. Williams receive Valentine’s Day cards from all 50 states

  NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) –Valentine’s Day cards are a common gift during the holiday. People often give out cards with personal messages written in them to show their appreciation for a loved one. When it comes to the students at Mary C. Williams Elementary, they’ve been getting Valentine’s Day cards for a different reason. According to kindergarten teacher Erin…

CFCC hosting Albertine Cinematheque Film Festival

    WILMINGTON (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College is hosting a film festival over the next few days with an international twist. The festival features six different French films that include English subtitles. The Albertine Cinematheque Film Festival started on February 13th and continues until February 16th at the college’s north campus. The festival is made possible a grant…

Pet Pals: This week’s Pet Pal is a 2-year-old cat looking for a forever home

This week’s Pet Pal is a 2-year old cat looking for a home

New Hanover County (WWAY) — This week’s Pet Pal is a 2-year-old neutered cat. 

New Hanover County Animal Services staff describe him as a big boy that has been laid back & easy going. He is also really sweet and loves cat nip. 

If you’d like to meet him, New Hanover County Animal Services is located at 180 Division Drive in Wilmington.

County residents can adopt for $70.