Wilmington Fire Dept offers tips on how to safely heat your home as temps outside plummet
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — When the temperatures go down outside, many people are ready to crank them up inside.
Gas prices decrease ahead of Thanksgiving holiday travel in North Carolina
This is expected to be North Carolina’s busiest year for Thanksgiving travel since 2019, and a lot of people are hitting the road.
Cape Fear Area holiday parade organizers talk safety requirements
With many upcoming holiday parades in the Cape Fear area, safety is the top priority for organizers. There will be holiday and Christmas parades in Southport, Carolina Beach, and Wilmington in the next few weeks.
Wilmington PD continues prepping new horse, name suggestions ending soon
The new horse will be sworn in sometime next month, and its name will be announced the same day.
Local Wilmington spot is ready to help host the World Cup
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The World Cup is finally here… and that soccer excitement can be felt right here in Southeastern North Carolina. The Husk, located in Downtown Wilmington, is a favorite spot for sports fans. Many people are fans of the bar, but the World Cup is bringing in some new types of fans. No matter who…
Beaches prep for Thanksgiving visitors
Businesses and hotels say they saw more traffic by this time last year, but expect more visitors to be in the area by the weekend.
Christmas trees available at Long Leaf Park
The Optimist Club of Winter Park has 800 fresh Fraser Fir Christmas trees of all shapes, sizes, and prices for sale.
Lu Mil prepares for annual Christmas production
The Lu Mil Vineyard is putting the final touches on this year’s Christmas Production. It will be filled with many choices for visitors including a trail of Christmas lights displays, food, gifts, candy and a store filled with memorabilia.
Pet Pals: 1 year-old shepherd mix looking for a forever home
She has some next level energy, so she needs a fit family on the move.
She has some next level energy, so she needs a fit family on the move.
Jody Greene retracts request for $170K payout from Columbus County
The Board of Commissioners in Columbus County was set to discuss a more than $100,000 request from the former and future sheriff at Monday night’s meeting.
Thousands of shoeboxes collected for Operation Christmas Child in Wilmington
This is Samaritan’s Purse “Operation Christmas Child” national collection week. Monday, November 21, was the last day for people to drop off shoeboxes at one of the 9 area drop off locations.
Dedication ceremony held for newly built New Hanover County government facility
New Hanover County officials holding a dedication ceremony for its new government facility, a project that has been in the works since 2019.
Duke Energy presents new substation in Whiteville
The new station sits 30 feet higher than the old one, which officials say should provide more reliability in a major storm.
Workout group collects items for Wilmington men’s shelter
It doesn’t cost anything for the workout, but they ask that participants bring an item that can be donated to the men’s shelter of Wilmington.
It’s beginning to look like Christmas in Pender County
The Town of Surf City is ringing in the Christmas season with Santa and his elves, a concert, and activities for kids at its annual Christmas tree lighting at sound side park.
Wilmington fixture set to shut down permanently after more than 30 years
Land will be cleared to make room for housing
A Wilmington fixture around for more than 30 years is set to shut down for good next week.
After more than three decades – Starway Flea Market owner Ellan Hibbard is ready for a change.
Port City United and area non-profits bring ‘Soul’ to Wilmington’s Northside
Everyone in attendance was given a box full of ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner – including the turkey.
Wilmington motorcycle club travels 110 miles for Thanksgiving deliveries
A Wilmington motorcycle club drove a mini convoy through three counties to bring a little festive food to the elderly.
Community partners host Thanksgiving meal giveaway for people in need
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and an inaugural event took place this weekend to help members of the community in need for the upcoming holiday.
First Responders of Wilmington compete in basketball tournament
Wilmington Police, Wilmington Fire, and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office squared off on the court for fun, and bragging rights, at Maides Park on Saturday for a basketball tournament.
Sexual abuse survivors, victims, supporters and advocates support each other in annual walk
Case management, Parenting Courses, and ongoing support are some of the services the group, Keep Your Hands Off Me, Inc., offers to sexual abuse survivors.
Volunteers in Wilmington hand pack more than 55,000 meals ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
Hundreds of volunteers showed up for a food packaging event over the weekend in Wilmington.
Brunswick County non-profit holds 2nd annual walk to help bring awareness to molestation
Keep Your Hands off Me, Inc offers resources to victims, survivors and advocates
According to Keep Your Hands off of Me, Inc. Founder Tracy Harrison, predators aren’t always strangers.
Cucalorus Festival in Wilmington is big boost to local economy
Lots of people from across the country and from around the world are coming to Wilmington for the 28th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival, and that’s a big boost to local businesses.