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…
County Manager David Andrews says the school bond election results need to be certified, and commissioners need to meet with the Board of Education to work out the specifics of land acquisitions.
Longtime mayor of Surf City, Doug Medlin, resigned from his position last week and is now looking ahead to what retirement holds.
Holiday season causes pain and loneliness for some
The Board of Trustees will discuss proposed tuition and fee increases on Friday.
Good Friends of Wilmington hosted its annual “Good Friends Luncheon” at the convention center in downtown Wilmington.
The FDA is considering a change to its blood donation policy, which currently recommends that men who have sex with men be deferred from donating blood for three months after their most recent sexual contact with another man.
Getting a brand-new car for just ten dollars may sound too good to be true, but for a Pender County man, it is very real. William Fagan is the lucky winner in this year’s “Cruisin for Kids” charity car raffle, which is put on by Wilmington’s Residential Adolescent Achievement Place or “WRAAP.” The non-profit helps fill educational and social gaps…
Cape Fear Community College’s Nixon leadership center has received an $85,000 grant from Bank of America. The center is being recognized for its work with marginalized students, providing them resources they might not have otherwise. On top of education, the program provides students with professional and networking opportunities. Bank of America market executive Jennie Jackson says she hopes the grant…
There is a man in the Cape Fear who most would say was destined to help at Christmas.
PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) — On Tuesday at Rocky Point Elementary School, teacher Jennifer Barnette was the recipient of a prestigious award in North Carolina. Since 1987, the Milken Family Foundation has presented this award to certain teachers, which has also been referred to as the “Oscars of teaching” to some. “I’m humbled to be able to say I’m…
A man found guilty in a 1996 rape case, will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars. On Tuesday, December 13, a judge sentenced 61-year-old Timothy Iannone to between 49 and 59 years in prison, after he was found guilty of first degree rape and first degree kidnapping .
(WILMINGTON, NC) WWAY– The “Booze It and Lose It” campaign began today again in North Carolina. The effort is NC’s largest impaired driving campaign, which is run by the NC Governors Highway Safety Program. Officials will be stepping up their awareness in terms of impaired drivers for the rest of this month. Just in 2022, there have been a…
Thanks to the generosity of the department and the community, Nourish NC received nearly 1,300 pounds of food.
A months-long downtown Wilmington construction project is finally nearing completion, but the impacts it had on local businesses will likely continue being felt for awhile.
This weeks pet pal is 2-year old neutered male cat.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Some New Hanover County nonprofits are getting ready to see a boost in their funding. The New Hanover County Community endowment is preparing to distribute more than $9 million to over 100 organizations. The list has been announced and funding will begin soon. According to JC Lyle, the executive director of W.A.R.M. (Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry), she…
A woman was severely injured after being mauled by two of her neighbor’s dogs at a home in Hampstead
Bones were found during a litter pickup along U.S. 421 in New Hanover County on Sunday, December 11. Experts had to figure out if the bones belonged to a human or an animal.
Avery Seuter started the journey September 8th from his home in Maine. His ultimate destination is the Florida Keys, but made a stop in Oak Island thanks to a local who met him along the way.
Interpreters dressed in period costumes and Masonboro Parlor played live music, giving visitors a feel of life in the 1700s.
The community was invited to several festive events in Fair Bluff
Leland motorcycle group gathers for Christmas ride through neighborhood
Large crowd brave cold and rain for Wilmington Holiday Parade