With e-bikes expected to be a hot-ticket item this holiday season, WWAY looks into ways drivers and riders can safely share the roads in the new year.
Across the Cape Fear, local agencies and organizations are gearing up to begin toy distributions for families to gift to their kids for the holidays, but some are still in need of donations.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — The holiday season can certainly be a stressful time of year and when it comes to making sure your loved ones get their gift on time, that’s another challenge. According to downtown Wilmington UPS store owner Connie Bandfield, it’s busier this week than many others. “We do see quite a difference, this past week especially…
BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — A Brunswick County couple is one step closer to a new home for Christmas after their home was burned to the ground. Pearl and Lenwood Ballard’s new home is almost ready. The couple thought they had lost everything, but with the help of their neighbors, they are able to once again call a place home. After…
Although no wintery precipitation is expected in the Cape Fear this weekend, the cold can be dangerous, so take precautions with your pets and home.
A Novant Health AirLink helicopter landed at Brunswick Medical Center today to raise awareness of the importance of blood donations.
The Cameron Art Museum has announced it will display the Black Lives Do Matter art installation on the museum grounds starting next month.
City holds annual Menorah lighting in downtown Wilmington
Port City United partners with Coast 97.3 for family-friendly holiday event
Churches partner with Toys for Tots for distribution event in Wilmington community
Hundreds of runners signed up for Dashing thru the Glow 5K one-mile race that benefits two organizations aimed at helping kids.
A battle with cancer didn’t let Shaun Edwards Jr. derail him from completing all requirements to get his undergraduate degree from UNCW.
Wreaths Across America honors our veterans and their families by laying wreaths at veteran’s gravesites not only to honor their death, but their life.
This is the third year of the Free Christmas Shop, and thanks to donations from community members and local businesses, this year the event was able to reach more families with more items for them to choose from.
Scammers are working overtime to rob unsuspecting victims of their hard-earned money and personal information during the holiday season.
SHALLOTTE, NC (WWAY) — A Brunswick County filmmaker is hoping to remind people of the true meaning of Christmas, with a film she plans to premiere on Sunday, December 18. Sheena Vaught, owner of Tower 5 Media, was born and raised in Brunswick County. Her recent project “The Reason” is a Christmas film featuring Brunswick County talent. Sheena Vaught has…
Concerns surrounding spikes in three viruses across the country are leading to what many are calling a “tripledemic”. A New Hanover County epidemiologist is offering tips for those traveling for the holiday season.
Staffing has been difficult for several industries since the pandemic, and one restaurant in Wilmington came up with an unusual solution to help give staff a much-needed helping hand.
Non-profits can apply for the county’s Capacity Building Initiative funds now through January 16.
The Wilmington Fire Department continues to celebrate 125 years as a career fire department, with several events to mark the milestone.
A new school officially opened its doors in downtown Wilmington on Thursday, December 15. Its goal is to providing an accessible path for students entering the healthcare profession.
Two truckloads of toys, ranging from stuffed animals to bikes, were delivered at Hope Baptist Church for all Nations.
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office partnered with The Saw Mill Restaurant on Thursday for its annual ‘Tip-A-Cop’ campaign.
Pender County (WWAY) — Some Pender County residents are getting crafty this holiday season. The annual “Making of the Greens” took place today at the Pender County cooperative extension in Burgaw. The group of volunteers made a variety of Christmas arrangements using all types of greenery and shrubbery. The volunteers say they take part to put their green thumbs to…