North Carolina seeing an uptick in flu cases, as first pediatric death is reported
The child lived in the western part of the state and recently died from complications of influenza.
15 year old Columbus County girl found after going missing for nearly 24 hours
15-year-old Jettie Edwards, who is autistic, went missing from her grandmother’s home, located in the 9000 block of Hallsboro Road South, on Tuesday night.
Oak Island takes on largest non-emergency beach nourishment in 25 years
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY-TV) – Oak Island is undertaking it largest non-emergency beach nourishment project in over 25 years. Since mid-November, crews have been moving hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of sand on Oak Island’s beach. Brandon Grant, an engineer for the project said sand is dredged 18 miles off-shore and brought to a pump out station one mile…
Wilmington celebrates grand re-opening of roadway after $15M upgrade
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – The city of Wilmington celebrated their grand re-opening of Fifth Avenue on Wednesday. The roadway located between downtown and Greenfield Lake Park underwent two years of improvement with intermittent closures. Now, Fifth Avenue features sidewalks, street re-surfacing, sidewalk and curb repairs, new bike lanes and three replacements in the median. The city partnered with Cape Fear…
Community group event provides $3,000 aid to Wilmington woman amid fiancé’s transplant recovery
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — When Vanessa Vaccaro moved here with her fiancé Steven McCauslin, they knew no one. “I had just moved here; my fiancé had gotten a new job in the area, and I didn’t know anybody,” said Vaccaro. She then stumbled upon Wanderlust Wilmington 2.0, a Facebook group that administrator Samuel Rowell says “transplants” could join to make new connections. “It was just so people that move here that didn’t know anybody could meet up,” said Rowell. To deepen those…
Wilmington dog daycare offers holiday travel tips for pets
With the holiday season underway, many pet owners may be planning to travel with their pets for family celebrations. Scott Weikert, owner of Hounds Town Wilmington, shared tips for preparing pets for holiday trips and discussed the benefits of boarding for dogs when travel isn’t possible.
North Carolina Azalea Festival unveils official artwork for 2026
Created by Wilmington native Elizabeth Sheats, the artwork is called Where the Oaks Meet.
Hoggard beats WPA 65-39, remains undefeated
Hoggard girls basketball improved to 8-0 on Tuesday with a 65-39 home win over Wilson Prep Academy.
Utility construction sparks worries about live oak tree damage on Salisbury Street
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Years old live oak trees line Salisbury Street on both sides of Harbor Island. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has begun trenching, starting on Eastwood, across Trask bridge, and onto Salisbury Street to place a new water main. Local resident, Laura Lunsford, expressed concern that the town’s treasured oak trees could be damaged by the utility’s digging. “There’s a sewer project going on, and we all understand the need for improved infrastructure,…
Wilmington celebrates the life of civil rights leader Bertha Todd
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Longtime educator and civil rights activist Bertha Boykin Todd died two weeks ago at the age of 96. Her celebration of life was on Tuesday at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Wilmington. Todd served on an advisory board to former Governor James Hunt early in his administration. She was also the first librarian at Wilmington’s…
Four-legged first responder: LONDON joins WFD crisis response dog team
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – The Wilmington Fire Department added a new four-legged team member to its crew on Tuesday. LONDON is a one and half year old black lab and he’s a new “Crisis Response Facility Dog” at the fire department. In partnership with paws4people, LONDON is the fifth dog to join the department’s crisis response dog program. LONDON will…
Holiday stress weighs heavy for some; author shares tips to ease anxiety
For some folks, it’s hard to see the light in the holiday season.
Pet Pals: Gentle and independent Corgi mix looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Oreo, an 8-year-old Corgi mix.
City of Wilmington holds meeting to discuss pilot program for median gardens along 5th Ave
Located along North 5th Avenue, a median dividing the roadway has been turned into a colorful and unique garden by residents.
New Hanover County Commissioners approve purchase of 2 Western Bank tracts of land
The commissioners discussed the possibility of purchasing two tracts of land, just north of the Battleship North Carolina, along the western bank of the Cape Fear River.
WWAY’s Winning Ways December 15, 2025
Another Monday means another time to count down the top three performers from the week prior in the latest installment of Winning Ways.
Wilmington rabbi reacts to Bondi Beach anti-Semitic terror attack
The Chabad of Wilmington, Rabbi Moshe Lieblich, lit an ice menorah to mark the first day of Hanukkah at the Wilmington Riverwalk on Sunday.
WCA girls pitch rare shutout in 67-0 win over Scotland Christian
Wilmington Christian Academy girls basketball accomplished something on Monday few have seen before.
Town of Leland pushes for post office expansion amid rapid population growth
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Leland has over 33,000 plus residents who all use one local post office. “We were growing and the post office was not.” Town of Leland mayor Pro-Tem, Bob Campbell, introduced the item to the town meeting agenda Monday to determine what the council could do to help mitigate the issues. Campbell says the consensus of concerns seems to be service times and the current location on Village Road. “The distance from where they live…
Warming Shelter ILM location sees over 125 people seek warmth
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Warming Shelter ILM filled up overnight with those looking for a warm place to sleep. Two emergency shelters opened on Sunday at 5 p.m. and will remain open until 9 a.m. on Tuesday. The first location is at 920 North 6th Street for single women and families. The second location is at 402 Grace Street for…
Hanukkah celebrations start in downtown Wilmington
Hanukkah celebrations have officially begun in downtown Wilmington, with lighting the first candle of the Menorah.
Full Court Press December 12, 2025
Conference play has begun for multiple area schools, including one matchup with a special celebration making headlines.
Saniya Rivers has jersey retired by Ashley
No one will ever where number 22 for Ashley girls basketball again.
Fire officials urge residents to protect pipes, pets and people ahead of freezing cold
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – On Sunday, thermostats will be turned up in the Cape Fear region as cold temperatures sweep the area. The Wilmington Fire Chief, Steve Mason said there a list of items residents should keep in mind to stay safe. The first thing concerns pipes outside your home. “If you have exposed pipes outside, if you have an…