WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Good Friends of Wilmington hosted their 28th annual Santa Luncheon today at the Wilmington Convention Center. The non-profit organization raises funds to provide financial assistance to those in need in New Hanover County. Kelly Pittman, board chair of Good Friends, said the contributions raised at the luncheon will fund emergency housing, medical needs and help those…
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality held a hearing about the town of Fuquay Varina’s Interbasin Transfer request in Raleigh on Tuesday night.
WWAY is proud to announce a new project that will greater recognize the success and accomplishments of athletes and teams in the area.
PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) — Don Rawls is a fourth-generation soybean farmer in the heart of rural Pender County who has been feeling the effects of the trade war between the US and China. “It’s caused our soybean market to, the price to go down, and it’s gone below the price of break even,” says Rawls. Messages from farmers like…
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — As colder weather moves in, it’s important to make sure your HVAC system is ready, from checking heat strips to scheduling a seasonal tune-up. Knowing what to look for now can help prevent breakdowns later — and keep your home warm and efficient all winter long. As temperatures drop, knowing how your HVAC system reacts can…
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY-TV) – Audubon North Carolina is asking for donations to help restore and protect Battery Island in the lower Cape Fear River. The non-profit wants to build a living shoreline on the southwest side of the island which they said is a sanctuary for nesting water birds. The island is home to 10,000 nesting pairs of White Ibis…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – With increased shopping during the holiday season, local law enforcement is advising seniors to be aware of a surge in online scams. The city of Wilmington hosted a senior scam prevention workshop today at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. The District Attorney offices of New Hanover and Pender Counties provided information on how to recognize…
New ratings for the best regional hospitals for maternity care and maternity care access throughout the US were revealed on Tuesday.
The program receives federal funding each year and provides a one-time payment to energy companies to help households cover their heating costs during the winter months.
The Wilmington Police Department is responding to a shooting that happened around 11 Tuesday morning.
This Week’s Pet Pal is Murphy, a 2-year-old Great Pyrenees.
Another Monday means another time to count down the top three performers from the week prior in the latest installment of Winning Ways.
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.
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.
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…
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….
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 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 lights up the town on Sunday night. A variety of floats and lights walk down Front Street to bring joy and laughter.
Kevin McDonald shares some good tips on how to take care of your Christmas tree and not let it burn your house.
The first Friday past Thanksgiving weekend was jam-packed with local tournaments and doubleheaders between area schools.
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.
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…
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,”…