Plastic Ocean Project collects nearly 500 pounds of trash on first day out
Volunteers with POP has officially adopted the two-mile stretch of Highway 421
Bolivia Christmas parade adds vendor show this year
Parade draws largest crowd to date, says fire chief
Organizers added to the Bolivia Christmas parade to help local small business owners and artists.
50th anniversary for Old Wilmington by Candlelight Tour
50th anniversary for Old Wilmington by Candlelight Tour
CFCC performs ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
The CFCC Department of Fine and Performing Arts says the annual production of the holiday classic has been a CFCC staple for a decade, with theatre students fulfilling all acting roles.
NC Azalea Festival hosts inaugural ‘Jingle at the Beach’
The family friendly event included performances, arts and crafts, face painting, food, and even “beachy” Santa was there.
Wilmington Sharks to host ‘Santa Jaws’ donation drive
You can bring items such as gloves, bats, golf clubs, balls of any kind, or anything else sports related you may have lying around or would like to buy.
Brunswick County first responders collect toy and food for communities they serve
Brunswick County first responders collect toy and food for communities they serve.
WWAY wishing everyone a happy holiday season
WWAY's employees were out in the community
WWAY News wishing everyone a happy holiday season
Carolina Beach town manager responds to parking confusion
According to Carolina Beach Town Manager Bruce Oakley, anyone who feels they received a parking ticket in error can go to the town hall to dispute it.
Animal shelters in the Cape Fear Area experience high capacity numbers
Animal shelters across the Cape Fear Area are facing challenges, as the number of cats and dogs in the facilities reach record breaking numbers.
Latest on new businesses coming to Leland
Leland is one of the fastest-growing areas in Brunswick County, and there are many new commercial and residential developments coming to the town.
Two Brunswick County doctors return from helping in Ukraine
The couple spent two weeks in the Ukraine treating patients. They deployed with a group called “Global Care Force,” which is a nonprofit that connects volunteers to people in need.
‘A step in the right direction:’ Wilmington LGBTQ community reacts to passage of Respect for Marriage Act
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to protect interracial and same-sex marriage on Thursday by passing the Respect for Marriage Act.
Proposed development for Wilmington riverfront is one step closer to fruition
A proposed development on Wilmington’s south riverfront that will have residential and commercial space, is one step closer to becoming reality.
Car crashes into Rocky Point ABC store
The state highway patrol is investigating an accident in Pender County, that left a car inside a rocky point store.
Oscar-Mayer Weinermobile stops in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC– (WWAY) One of the hottest rides in the US, making the rounds in our area for the next few days. The Oscar-Mayer Weinermobile was at the Harris Teeter near Porters Neck today. Over the next few days, it will be on display at a few of the grocery chain’s locations. The company founded by Oscar F. Mayer…
NC Azalea Festival to host its inaugural Jingle on the Beach
The North Carolina Azalea Festival will be hosting its inaugural “Jingle on the Beach” in Wrightsville Beach on Saturday, December 10.
Two people rescued from Brunswick County boat fire
Two people rescued from Brunswick County boat fire.
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Community events taking place in the Cape Fear this weekend
There's a ton of fun activities and events taking place this weekend to get you and the kids in the holiday spirit.
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — If you’re looking for something to get you or the kids in the Christmas spirit, lots of fun things are going on this weekend. _______________ The fun kicks off Friday with a friendly competition among first responders. You can join Leland Police along with Leland Fire Rescue for their Pack the Patrol Car event. They’re collecting…
Teen motorcyclist killed in Brunswick County head-on collision
The North Carolina Highway Patrol responded to a deadly accident on Highway 130 and Mill Branch Road in Ash around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Study reveals Cape Fear Area residents have higher PFAS levels in blood than national average
Cape Fear River Watch hosted a meeting on Wednesday night to share the results of a study monitoring PFAS levels in people’s blood at Cape Fear Community College’s Union Station.
WWAY speaks to Brunswick Electric and Duke Energy on security measures in place after Moore County blackouts
WWAY talked to spokesmen for both Duke and Brunswick Electric, they tell us security is always their number one priority – and continue to re-evaluate and improve continually.
Man on trial in New Hanover County for 1996 rape case
Timothy Iannone has been sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison (Photo: Wilmington Police Department) NEW HANVOER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) —A trial is officially underway for a man charged with first-degree rape in a 1996 case. The trial began this week. Timothy Iannone was arrested in 2021, after investigators used DNA evidence to connect Iannone to the crime. Many of…
Controversy over Town of Ocean Isle Beach’s plans to address fox population
There is a large fox population in one Brunswick County town, but local leaders’ plans to address the animals is causing controversy.