Holden Beach water and sewer repairs complete, all business resumes
Holden Beach water and sewer repairs are now complete and all business is now open, according to Emergency Management Director Alan Holden.
Ian causes bridge closures and dune damage, Holden and Sunset Beaches
Ian causes bridge closures and dune damage, Holden and Sunset Beaches
People flood local grocery stores ahead of Ian
People flood grocery stores ahead of Ian
Last of Topsail Island sea turtle nests hatch
The last sea turtle nests along the 26 miles of the Topsail Island coastline have hatched.
Do’s and Don’ts for donations for those impacted by Ian
As Florida residents shift to recovery mode following Hurricane Ian many will want to help.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers preparing ahead of Ian
That personnel includes nearly 400 people from the Wilmington District prepared to support agencies in the event of damage from Ian.
Carolina Shores provides residents with sandbags for storm preparations
Thursday was the last day Carolina Shores residents were able to get sandbags from the town’s recycling center, ahead of the storm.
BEMC’s control center monitors weather and outages ahead of storm
As the Cape Fear brace’s for what Hurricane Ian may bring, area power companies are standing by to respond to any outages.
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation’s Control Center monitors for outages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round.
Butter Boards: the new charcuterie competition?
A viral social media trend gets a fun test-drive on WWAY's Good Morning Carolina
Despite the rising cost of butter in grocery stores, the butter board trend shows no sign of melting on the internet.
Charter captains to be negatively impacted by NOAA proposed speed limit change to protect endangered species
Boaters heading offshore in the cooler months may soon have to slow down, according to a proposed speed limit change from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Coastal BUDS fundraiser brings live music, food and fun in Leland
The event also had live music, which was provided by Dennis Martin & The Baby Boomer Band.
The Cape Fear Band of Skarure & Woccon Indians to partner with local archaeology organization
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — An area tribe is hoping to partner with an area archaeology nonprofit organization. The Cape Fear Band of the Skarure and Woccon Indians, also known as the Cape Fear Indians, have reached out to the Public Archeology Corps, with plans to abide by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The act provides ownership or…
UPDATE: Wilmington couple with disabilities who struggled to retrieve mail now gets home deliver
USPS delivers mail at couples home after story airs on WWAY
An update on a story we brought to you last week about a Wilmington couple with disabilities who had issues getting their mail.
Filming underway for home improvement docuseries hosted by TV star Erik Estrada
Filming is now underway in Wilmington for a docuseries starring a late 70’s and early 80’s television icon, Erik Estrada.
New Hanover County officials prep for Hurricane Ian impacts
Tips for the public ahead of the storm
With Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida Wednesday afternoon as a Category 4 storm, North Carolina state agencies and communities are preparing to feel some of its effects later this week.
Hampstead woman in running to have breast cancer design used on NASCAR pace car
Jenean Lacorte is a Hampstead woman who tattoos 3D nipples on breast cancer patients and survivors. Her breast cancer car is up for the NASCAR Pace Car.
‘Mallorie deserves justice’: Best friend reacts to apparent overdose death in Wilmington
Friends and family are mourning the loss of a young woman after an apparent overdose death in Wilmington last week.
Friends and family are mourning the loss of a young woman after an apparent overdose death in Wilmington last week.
Seed library unveiled at Derick G. Davis Center at Maides Park
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –Wilmington Parks and Recreation has launched a “seed library”, to encourage people to grow fruits and vegetables to help build a healthy and sustainable community. Those who stop by the unique library can “check out” seeds, plant them and then return seeds harvested from what they have grown, for others to plant. So far, 15 people are…
Three teens make first appearances as suspects in two separate Wilmington murders
Three teenagers made their first appearances in New Hanover County juvenile court on Tuesday morning. They’re suspects in two separate deadly shootings that took place over the weekend.
Man on trial for 2019 murder in New Hanover County
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A trial is underway in New Hanover County for a man accused in a 2019 murder. The trial began Monday, and jury selection was completed Tuesday in the trial of Andrew Boynton. Boynton is accused of murdering his friend and co-worker Kim Bland. Bland was found dead in her Wilmington apartment in November of 2019, during…
Ronald Sachs International Music Competition happening at UNCW
A music competition happening this weekend is bringing world renowned musicians to the Cape Fear to judge and compete in an international competition.
Pet Pals: 4-Month-Old Black Lab Looking For a Forever Home
New Hanover County Sheriff's Animal Services Staff say he is an active little guy who needs training. Fortunately he is very food motivated.
New Hanover County (WWAY) — 4-month-old black lab looking for a forever home. New Hanover County Sheriff’s Animal Services Staff say he is an active little guy who needs training. Fortunately he is very food motivated. He is still teething, so staff recommend having chew toys on hand. If you’d like to meet him, New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Animal…
NCDOT, New Hanover County working to improve pedestrian safety in Monkey Junction
Pedestrian safety improvements are in the works for a busy Wilmington street.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: 77-year-old library volunteer
Marion Gunther refurbishes well-loved books in Brunswick County
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Her name is Marion. And while she’s not a librarian, she does work with books weekly in her volunteer position at the Barbee Library in Oak Island, NC. Marion Gunther has been volunteering in the library system since she moved from Long Island 23 years ago. Prior to that, she taught school for 30 years…