Wilmington organizations offer voters ride to the polls
Many area organizations are offering voters a ride to the polls, one is the New Hanover chapter of the National Black Leadership Caucus.
Spike in turkey prices impact Thanksgiving food giveaways in the Cape Fear
Both inflation and a nationwide turkey shortage, are putting a crimp in some Thanksgiving plans. Across the Cape Fear, businesses and organizations that hold turkey giveaways may not be able to.
Large law enforcement presence reported at New Hanover County Landfill
Our crew says the Wilmington Police Department mobile unit and New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office CSI vehicles are at the landfill.
21st annual Festival Latino returns to New Hanover County following pandemic pause
The largest Latino event in North Carolina is back following a two-year pandemic pause, and it’s happening this weekend.
Cucalorus announces 13 filmmakers awarded Filmed in NC grant ahead of annual festival
Parrish Stikeleather and crew on the set of “Long Drive to Yadkin” (Photo: Tanner Benton)WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Thirteen filmmakers from North Carolina have been selected to receive financial support from the Filmed in NC fund. The Filmed in NC fund is supported by the NC Film Office and a gift from Artless Media in conjunction with The Magnifying Glass….
Bladenboro community raises thousands to help find suspects in unprovoked attack
A Bladen County community is united in the desire to make sure justice is served after a well-known man was attacked, robbed, and left in a ditch, it’s an attack the community is still trying to understand.
Belville planning board approves application for 160 apartments
The Town of Belville’s planning board signed off on a new apartment complex development, as it moves forward with its Vision 2030 Development Plan.
Bladen County voters have choice to raise taxes designated for public safety
Voters in several counties in the Cape Fear will have one or more referendums to decide on in Tuesday’s election.
A quarter-cent tax increase is one of the items that will be on the ballot in Bladen County.
CFCC and UNCW address student food insecurity with food pantries
With the cost of food and other necessities rising, UNCW and Cape Fear Community College are touting services to address food insecurity among students.
New Hanover County Schools to end use of seclusion rooms starting 2023-24 school year
The New Hanover County Board of Education voted unanimously to end the use of seclusion rooms on Tuesday night.
The New Hanover County Board of Education voted unanimously to end the use of seclusion rooms on Tuesday night.
Behavioral Consulting for Autism hosts grand opening ceremony in Leland
The facility offers various forms of therapy on-site for young children who are diagnosed with autism.
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — In Leland on Tuesday, the Behavioral Consulting for Autism (BCA) center held it’s grand opening ceremony. The facility offers on-site occupational therapy in collaboration with Creative Hands occupational therapy, and Speech Language Pathology with Port City Speech. BCA provides behavioral intervention to preschool and school-aged children with autism spectrum disorders with an enriching, sensory-friendly environment. The…
Doctors warn against ‘triple threat’ of respiratory viruses
Doctors are warning against surges of COVID-19, the flu, and RSV.
Doctors are warning against surges of COVID-19, the flu, and RSV.
Cape Fear Middle School teacher selected into NASA ambassador program
A 6th grade science teacher at Cape Fear Middle School has been selected to take part in the North Carolina Space Education Ambassadors’ Program.
New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office launches new app
This project has been in the works for several months now, and the Sheriff’s Office officially announced the ability to download the app Tuesday.
Pet Pals: 6-Month-Old Black Male Cat Looking For a Forever Home
New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Animal Services staff say he has the best manners in the building.
New Hanover County (WWAY) — This weeks Pet Pal is a 6-month-old black male cat. New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Unit say he can be shy at first but has warmed up to everyone at the shelter. They also say he’s always dressed to the nines and has the best manners in the building. If you would like…
UNCW runner one of extraordinary people of Cape Fear
Nash Mills suffers a debilitating car accident, but doesn't let it deter him from his life-long dream.
UNCW mid-distance runner Nash Mills
No trick: Leland neighborhood treats community with free haunted attraction
A community in Leland came together for some frightening fun on Monday night.
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A community in Leland came together for some frightening fun on Monday night.
Brunswick County sees record numbers at polls
WWAY finds out what issues brought voters out
One-stop early voting started October 20, and as of Monday, more than one million North Carolina voters have made their choices, either in person or through absentee mail-in ballots.
New strand of businesses coming to Leland next month
It includes 19 standalone warehouse and office buildings. Each offer 5 thousand square feet of space.
NCDOT & WMPO taking steps to replace Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
In February, the WMPO passed a resolution to consider options to replace the aged Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, including tolls.
Powerball jackpot grows to $1 billion ahead of tonight’s drawing
No one matched all five white balls and the Powerball on Saturday, so the top prize has reached $1 billion ahead of Monday’s drawing.
Ashley High hosts 5K run for former student who lost her life
The community came together for a race to honor the life of a Eugene Ashley High School graduate that lost her life to gun violence in 2020.
Long Leaf parks hosts 9th Annual ‘Pawz in the Park’
It was a ‘pawsitively’ fun-filled day of music, pet contests, raffle prizes, a silent auction, food, drinks, and so many pet-related vendors.
Compass Pointe hosts National First Responders Day ceremony
Several local public safety agencies. officers, firefighters, veterans and first responders were in attendance.
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Friday, October 28th, is National First Responders Day, a day to honor the heroic men and women who make it their business to take action when disaster strikes. In the Compass Pointe community, a ceremony was held to honor our local first responders who are currently serving, and those who are now retired. Firefighters, police and…