Pet Pals: Playful and affectionate Great Pyrenees looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Murphy, a 2-year-old Great Pyrenees.
WWAY’s Winning Ways December 8, 2025
Another Monday means another time to count down the top three performers from the week prior in the latest installment of Winning Ways.
“Cape Fear Fish Sticks” to change team name following copyright issue
Brunswick County’s newest baseball team will still debut this May in The Old North State League, but with a different identity than previously thought.
Landfall holds 14th annual Holiday Marketplace
Hundreds of people came out to look at and buy a variety of items, ranging from jewelry and clothes to paintings, and, of course, Christmas decorations.
Vet Center demolition begins after gas explosion; Wilmington tops 100 leaks this year
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – On Tuesday, demolition begins at the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center after the building exploded during a gas leak in August. The incident was just one of over a hundred in the Wilmington area this year. “This year being at 104 at the very end of the year is certainly more than average but its not…
Cold night ahead; Good Shepherd Center prepares to shelter 100
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – As the Cape Fear Region braces for colder temperatures Monday night, The Good Shepherd Center is expecting a spike in those seeking shelter. The shelter said they will be housing around 100 individuals on Monday. The center is also in need of several donated items including ibuprofen, medium duffle bags, reading glasses, AA batteries and Fixodent….
Fuquay-Varina’s water transfer request sparks widespread opposition downstream
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — The Town of Fuquay-Varina has applied for an Interbasin Transfer Certificate that would allow for taking water out of the Cape Fear River and placing it in the Neuse River instead. Water is a vital natural resource for communities, and the Executive Director of the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Kenneth Waldroup, says that the…
Interior Designer shares inexpensive holiday wreath hack
Interior designer Sabrina Flint stops by Good Morning Carolina to show how simple supplies can transform into a beautiful inexpensive holiday wreath.
City of Wilmington’s holiday parade kicks off the holiday mood
City of Wilmington’s Holiday parade lights up the town on Sunday night. A variety of floats and lights walk down Front Street to bring joy and laughter.
Good safety tips on saving your Christmas tree
Kevin McDonald shares some good tips on how to take care of your Christmas tree and not let it burn your house.
Full Court Press December 5, 2025
The first Friday past Thanksgiving weekend was jam-packed with local tournaments and doubleheaders between area schools.
Head High School Football Coach resigns after four years
Dante Lombardi has resigned after four years. The departure comes after unanswered questions and controversy after a parent complaint about a physical interaction between their son and the coach.
Free tree distribution at Legion Stadium draws hundreds despite rain
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – It might have been rainy outside Friday, but dozens of residents are looking forward to gardening. The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees hosted a free community tree distribution at Legion Stadium in Wilmington today. The group had more than 1,400 native trees to distribute at no cost to community members. Isabelle Shepherd is the executive director…
Developer drops potential grocery store plan; downtown Wilmington still food desert
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — Walking the streets of downtown Wilmington, while you find many amenities, one things you won’t find is a grocery store. “It’s challenging,” said Terry Espy, former president of the Wilmington Business Alliance. Espy said the downtown business owners hope to see movement on a chain grocery store. “The downtown business owners would love to see one,”…
Good Shepherd Center holds workshop on how to help the working homeless
DeJesus was part of a workshop panel organized by the Good Shepherd Center, being held at public radio station WHQR, where the topic of working homeless was discussed.
Southport churches hold service to support those feeling the holiday blues
To help people who might be dealing with grief and loss, Southport Presbyterian Church held a Community Service of Comfort and Hope on Thursday night.
Wilmington native Frye set for debut in the UFC
The transition into a new sport has served A.J. Frye well as he now prepares for the biggest battle of his career. Literally.
Southport warns shoreline at risk from proposed Cape Fear River dredging
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY-TV) – A proposed dredging project that would allow bigger ships to dock at the Wilmington port continues to raise concern over its environmental impact and how much it would cost. Some municipalities like Southport are worried about the potential impact this would have for their shorelines. The quiet town of Southport is often known for its picturesque…
Representative Deb Butler holds a press conference to condemn ICE raids
Press conference was held on Thursday, to raise concern over ICE raids happening in North Carolina.
Modular Classrooms being added to Brunswick County School
Next year, there will be new modular classes being added to Union Elementary School. The rise of student enrollment makes this a necessary for new students.
North Brunswick’s Johnson to compete in Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Orlando
One area football player has earned the right to compete in the Sunshine State against other talented athletes from across the country.
Wave Transit holds third public hearing on possible bus route changes
Wave Transit held a third public hearing on Wednesday afternoon at Padgett Station in downtown Wilmington, where they presented several route changes to riders.
New crosswalk signs helping to protect pedestrians in Leland
The town has installed four rectangular rapid flashing beacons at two crosswalks along Town Hall Drive.
Thunder, Struck: UNCW hits eight FTs to close out 70-69 win over Marshall
In their biggest home test of the season so far, UNCW men’s basketball pulled off an improbable 70-69 comeback win over Marshall on Wednesday.