Experts urge homeowners to prep HVAC systems ahead of winter

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…

New Hanover County officials warn seniors of rising holiday online scams

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…

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…

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,”…