Salvation Army Cape Fear accepting Angel Child applications for one more week
The application period for this year’s drive opened earlier than usual on September 22nd, and will close on November 1st.
Tabor City Yam Festival draws thousands
The festival kicked off with a parade filled with floats, cars, and of course the Yam Festival’s Mascot Tiger “Tater” Lovette.
“Art with Heart” raises nearly 40k for Southport New Hope Clinic
It was an afternoon of art, music, and dancing in Southport over the weekend, held to support a free clinic over the weekend.
UPDATE: Victims identified in Bladen County shooting
Two dead; one in serious condition
Three people were shot at an abandoned property early Sunday morning, which resulted in the death of a man and a teenager.
Bands, brews and BBQ take over Belville Riverwalk Park
Hundreds gathered at Belville Riverwalk Park on Saturday to enjoy award-winning BBQ, music, and ale.
Community steps up to raise funds and heartbeats for Cape Fear Heart Walk
The community stepped up and got moving over the weekend to support heart health and awareness.
Riverfront Park hosts Veg-Out Festival
Visitors could get plant-based food samples, and advice on becoming vegan or vegetarian.
Whiteville firefighters’ training and quick action likely saved man
Training and quick action likely saved a man from choking at a Columbus County restaurant.
Tabor City Yam Festival underway
The festivities continue Saturday at 10 a.m. and will start with a parade featuring horses, four-wheelers, antique tractors, pageant queens, floats, and much more.
Hundreds of athletes participate in the New Hanover County Special Olympics Fall Games
For the first time in three years, the New Hanover County Special Olympics held its fall games at Legion Stadium in Wilmington.
The Queen’s Cartoonists to play at CFCC’s Wilson Center with Wilmington Symphony Orchestra
The Queen’s Cartoonists is a New York-based jazz band, that performs music from cartoons. The band’s performances are synchronized to animated films projected on stage.
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy announces 500 new jobs, Wilmington expansion
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy has announced a major expansion to its Wilmington operations.
Oak Island woman turns gourds into ghouls every Halloween
Muriel Nelson has lived on Oak Island for 30 years and has been creating creatures out of gourds for as long as she can remember.
Drive-Thru Greek Festival to be held over the weekend
Just five months after the annual Greek Festival in May, St. Nicholas Greek Orthordox Church is gearing up to kick off a weekend-long, drive-thru event tomorrow.
Wilmington Fire Department takes preventative measures against PFAS found in firefighter turnout gear
As more becomes known about PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, recent studies are showing the potential adverse health risks of it, including in some of the gear firefighters use.
Wilmington iconic independent bookstore in conflict with city over retaining wall
For more than 40 years, one business has been a staple in downtown Wilmington but it may have to shut down if the city gets its way.
Early voting underway in Cape Fear and across NC
Early voting started Thursday in the Cape Fear and across the state and runs through Saturday, November 5.
‘NubAbility’ fishing camp serves limb different children in Brunswick County
There are approximately 13,000 limb different children in the US today, and many of them have never met another person with limb loss. Sam Kuhnert is trying to change that with his non-profit NubAbility.
Pawz in Park comes to Wilmington’s Long Leaf Park Oct. 29
The 9th annual event features cold beer, hot food and vendors with all proceeds benefitting animal rescue organizations
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A dog-gone good time awaits you Oct. 29 at the 9th annual Pawz in Park event at Long Leaf Park in Wilmington, NC. It’s a festival for pet-lovers, and their four-legged friends are welcome to join. Nearly 2 dozen vendors have signed up to sell pet-related products. There will also be music, food, adult beverages and…
Ghost Walk of Pender’s Past happening this weekend in Burgaw
The fifth annual Ghost Walk of Pender’s Past is happening this weekend in Burgaw.
Pender County commissioners in search of new consultant to advise on new hospital provider
Commissioners voted last month not to move ahead and hire a Chicago-based consultant firm Juniper Advisory but rather proceed on their own, but Pender County spokesperson Tammy Proctor said in Monday’s meeting that decision changed.
UNCW seeks input on future of institution
The Strategic Design and Planning Steering Committee’s goal is to find out what type of institution UNCW should look like in the next 10 years.
Brunswick Electric hosts Electric Vehicle Exploration Day
Brunswick Electric Member Corporation held an event on Wednesday in Bolivia at Brunswick Community College, giving people a chance to check out different makes and models of electric vehicles, and talk to experts about the pros and cons of owning one.
New Hanover County couple warning others after falling victim to porch pirate
A warning from a New Hanover County couple, telling others to beware of porch pirates. Their packages were stolen from their front door, and it was all caught on their doorbell camera.