Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry expands across Cape Fear
“WARM” provides free home repairs to homeowners struggling to make ends meet.
Plans move forward for affordable housing project in Wilmington
Plans for the construction of an affordable housing complex in Wilmington will soon move forward, after the city was awarded a grant of $9 million from the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency.
Popular fairytale characters take over downtown Wilmington over weekend
Downtown Wilmington looked like a page out of a popular kid’s fairytale book, Alice in Wonderland over the weekend.
First sculpture park in nation to honor U.S. Colored Troops
It’s a part of American History some say is omitted from school books, the heroes who won the battle on the grounds on what is now Cameron Art Museum.
Athletes take to Wilmington streets for 24th Annual Battleship Half Marathon
Athletes, families and spectators, took to the streets of downtown Wilmington on Sunday for the 24th Annual Battleship Half Marathon.
New Hanover County non-profits work together to bring free dental care to uninsured
Mt. Calvary Center for Leadership Development partnered with Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church to host a dental clinic for uninsured residents in the tri-county area.
5th annual Southeast NC Veterans Day Parade brings out thousands
Veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces were in the parade, from Colonel Jerry Hurst in his Thunder Bird jet – to convoys of Humvees and first responders, including plenty of marching bands filling the streets with patriotic tunes.
Dozens attend USO Veterans Day Dance
The event featured a special art exhibition, dancing, live music and a ceremony.
The event featured a special art exhibition, dancing, live music and a ceremony.
Rose House for women’s recovery hosts grand opening
A brand-new recovery center opened its doors in Brunswick County on Saturday morning to help those in recovery.
A brand-new recovery center opened its door in Brunswick County over the weekend to help those in recovery improve in every aspect of their lives, including maintaining their sobriety, living a godly life, making good decisions, and improving their relationships with loved ones.
Local non-profit ‘Save a Vet’ to host Veterans Day fundraiser
They work to combat the epidemic of veteran suicides by raising community awareness, providing veterans with opportunities for social connection, and generating donations to provide services.
Local Army Reservist turned Wilmington Firefighter
Josiah Burkhardt, a local to Sampson County, is a 20-year-old firefighter with New Hanover County Fire Rescue, as well as an active Combat Medic in the Army National Guard, who has always had a passion for helping others.
Peta campaign makes way to Cape Fear
An animal rights group is using its new campaign to ruffle some feathers in Wilmington.
Pender County man to hold annual meal giveaway in Currie
A Pender County man is hoping to fill the stomachs and hearts of those in need ahead of Thanksgiving.
Toys for Tots campaign underway in Brunswick and Columbus counties
Collection boxes set up at WWAY-TV studios in Leland and several other businesses throughout the Cape Fear
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The sturdy cardboard boxes are in place in businesses across Brunswick and Columbus counties, ready for donors to drop off new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots Calabash campaign. The toys will go to make the holidays brighter for underserved children in the two counties. To drop of a toy at WWAY-TV, visit our studios…
1898 124th commemorations continue at UNCW
Events continued at UNCW to commemorate the 124th anniversary of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and Coup d’État.
Complaints to county commissioners prompt New Hanover County Sheriff’s Deputy litter patrol
Work crew added to maintain clean up
Drivers who commute up and down Highway 421 in New Hanover County have probably noticed a change.
New Hanover County District Attorney’s Office adds new prosecutor role for violent gang cases
The New Hanover County District Attorney’s Office is adding a new position to help charge and convict violent gang members.
Woman on trial for deadly 2021 rideshare service incident
A woman is on trial for a 2021 case involving an alleged illegal taxi rideshare service operator who killed a teen girl.
UPDATE: Wilmington disabled veteran’s stolen adapted bike returned
Kevin Hebert’s bike was stolen last Saturday, but it has been returned by police.
THIS WEEKEND: Stage play honors lives lost in 1898 Wilmington Massacre
It is 1898 Commemoration week in New Hanover County, and a new stage play aims to educate Wilmington residents about what happened in their city 124 years ago.
CFCC hosts open house at North Campus
Prospective students could discover CFCC's many programs and interact with faculty and representatives from areas such as admissions and advising.
Prospective students could discover CFCC’s many programs and interact with faculty and representatives from areas such as admissions and advising.
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity sees significant spike in applicants for homeownership program
An area non-profit has seen a spike in applicants seeking homes through its program.
Reaction to Jody Greene winning Columbus County Sheriff race
One day after the election, voters are reacting to the results of the Columbus County Sheriff’s race.
Cucalorus Film Festival announces full schedule
The full schedule for the 28th annual Cucalorus Film Festival has been released.