Sheriff-elect Jody Greene is expected to be sworn into office soon, with the county’s board of elections anticipating his certificate of election to be issued by Thursday, December 29. Jody Greene’s swearing-in ceremony is scheduled at 8:30am on Thursday.
Work is being done to ensure some of the area’s most needed residents stay warm in these frigid temperatures.
Community members came together to celebrate the second day of Kwanzaa in Wilmington, at the Burnett-Eaton Museum Foundation’s annual Kwanzaa Market.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — With the cold weather hitting the southeast pretty hard over the past week, it is now causing some issues for homeowners. There are many tips to prep your home for this cold winter weather and how it could affect your home, like leaving your faucet dripping or leaving cabinet doors open. Local plumbers in area…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Two employees at Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park in Wilmington have come together to create an uplifting song that even includes its own TikTok dance. “Grateful” serves as a reminder to practice gratitude as 2022 comes to a close, and we try to move past the COVID-19 pandemic. Eric Williams is the indoor general manager for…
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — The cold weathers impact is being felt all across the southeast. For the Salvation Army, it beeing felt in a bit of a different way. Many people shop there to find clothes during this winter season, but according to Nancy Rivera, director of thrift store operations, it’s been a challenge this year. “As you can tell,…
While the mall has expanded and added major retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and Five Below in recent years, local businesses that once thrived in the mall are now hurting.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It was love at first sight for a Wilmington couple, who just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Jim and Betty Neely crossed paths 74 years ago in the hallways of High Point Central High School, where Jim says he fell in love at first sight. Jim Neely is 91 years old, and Betty Neely is 90….
This weeks pet pal is a 10-year old spayed calico cat
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Many people were out spending some of their Christmas cash at local shops today, but some were trying to get money back. However, I did speak to a couple shoppers today who had to return their gifts. While they did have to face the busy crowds, people did not seem to upset about their exchanges. When…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — To look at him, you’d never guess 12-year-old Levi Hogston possesses the mastery of an adult artist, but he does. He uses small torches to burn wood into beautiful custom art, mostly sea creatures but also logos and small gifts for his friends. ” I start with a projector to trace the fish or whatever I’m…
The community was invited to the Temple of Israel’s candle lighting at the Reibman Center in Wilmington on Friday for the sixth night of Hanukkah.
Rev. Meg McBride helped organize The Warming Shelter for those who would otherwise risk their lives in the frigid cold.
iCan Dance Camp is a week-long program for individuals ages five and up with disabilities.
PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) — Oysters can be a popular treat during the holiday season as families gather together, but with the windy conditions today some places couldn’t send anyone out on the water to gather them. Today at Legends seafood & produce in Burgaw, they had some extra oysters available. While most were for call ahead reservations, they did have…
A convenience store and gas station chain has plans to bring two new locations to the Wilmington area.
A family is celebrating their first holiday in their new home, a home they built through Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity’s Homeowner Services Program.
The most important things you can do is add a heat lamp into their coop, lay pine shavings and hay inside, and drape tarps over the exposed pen.
Santa Claus visited the WWAY studio in Leland on Friday to discuss his preparations for Christmas Eve.
‘Tis the season for decorating homes with lights, and holiday inflatables, there’s a map to find them.
Lighthouse Shining Ministries holds food and new clothes giveaway
(Photo: MGN Online)SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The Southport Fire Department responded to house fire Thursday evening. The call came in at 5:22 p.m. about a fire inside a home in the 200 block of East Brown Street. Southport Fire Chief Charles Drew said a mother and child, along with some pets, were inside the home at the time of the…
As the countdown to Christmas continues, area stores are sharing what popular items shoppers are rushing to buy to give to their loved ones for the holidays. WWAY checked in with some local stores to see what items are popular gift items this holiday season.
BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — An epidemic that was taken the lives of many, drug overdose and addiction related deaths have risen over the past few years. Lisa Smith, a member of Moms Against Drugs (M.A.D) says this Christmas tree in Southport has special meaning to those who want to remember loved ones. “You can bring a handmade ornament…