The holiday season is a time many are moved to give to others in need, but some local nonprofits and charities are reporting a decrease in donations.
The Salvation Army of the Cape Fear and Toys for Tots are both still in need of donations to help make the holidays merry and bright for local children and families.
A Wilmington man is claiming a “garden grinch” has been at work in his yard. In the last month, he says he has become a victim of theft and vandalism.
More than a dozen Marines from Camp Lejeune became U.S. citizens in New Hanover County on Friday morning.
This weekend, you can take a break from decking the halls and stringing your holiday lights to do something fun. There’s no shortage of holly-jolly happenings in the Cape Fear.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Thursday marks the 125th anniversary of the Wilmington Fire Department becoming a career organization.
A large presence of law enforcement officers from multiple agencies responded to hoax active shooter calls also known as “swatting” at two schools in the Cape Fear Area on Thursday, December 1. Similar incidents also occurring on the same day across the state.
Santa is making his rounds this year and today he stopped by a popular spot in Wilmington. Santa came to Mayfaire town center, taking pictures and requests from kids about what they want this year. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, old saint nick will be in and out of Wilmington all this month to keep everyone full of…
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners giving bargain hunters a chance to get their hands on surplus county property. Hundreds of items are being auctioned off with items that are in good condition and are being sold because the county upgraded or replaced equipment. It’s now considered surplus according to Julia Labombard, deputy chief facilities officer, there…
The City of Wilmington is opening a synthetic ice skating rink to the public for the first time ever on Thursday.
World AIDS Day is on Thursday, and portions of the AIDS quilt are back in Wilmington to honor the day.
A brand new non-profit vocal ensemble in Wilmington is preparing to perform for the very first time offering free concerts during the holiday season.
Farmers and homeowners had the opportunity to safely get rid of unneeded pesticides for free on Wednesday, November 30.
It has been nearly two months since Columbus County Commissioners named Bill Rogers as acting sheriff, but he’ll be stepping down in five days with sheriff-elect Jody Greene taking office.
For many when you think of Christmas trees, the first thing you probably do not think of is the aquarium. At the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, you might experience something that will change your mind. “This is one of our longest running fundraisers at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, we’ve been doing it for over 30 years, and…
This Saturday, the town will welcome the holiday season with the annual “Leland In Lights”.
The Brunswick County Board of Elections has been selected for a national program that will help local election departments improve operations.
Two family businesses in Wilmington were honored on the state level on Tuesday afternoon.
County Sherriff’s Office Chief Deputy Aaron Herring has been suspended without pay, according to a personnel action form.
This weeks Pet Pal is a 3 year-old female husky.
The Columbus County Board of Elections discussed a protest filed to disqualify Jody Greene from holding office at its meeting on Monday night.
Less than a month after a Bladenboro man was found severely assaulted and left in a ditch, another person has been found in the same conditions.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — On any given Thursday, you’ll find Missy Joyner in her family’s kitchen, packing up freshly prepared, steaming hot meals. But the food doesn’t go to friends or family. She says she has a calling to take her meals to the streets of downtown Wilmington, NC, where she personally serves her home-cooked food to people who don’t…
Holiday shoppers likely online most of the day, grabbing Cyber Monday deals as the biggest buying weekend of the year wraps up.
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, “Giving Tuesday” is a day set aside each year to remember the needy, and organizations who help those in need.