Fastest growing town in Brunswick county celebrating 33 years of incorporation
The Town of Leland celebrated its incorporation on Saturday with their 33rd Annual Founders Day.
Novant Heath responds after recent backlash from partnership with NHRMC
Novant Heath responds after recent backlash from partnership with NHRMC
Pender County man recalls working at Pentagon during 9/11
Framed pictures of U.S. Presidents, military leaders and letters of appreciation are displayed on a wall in Doug Hardison’s home in Hampstead.
Good Shepherd Center launches ‘Home for Good’ campaign
The Good Shepherd Center has a goal of raising $20 million. So far, they have $1.5 million in commitments for the new campaign.
ONLY ON WWAY: TRU Colors employees wonder what’s next as brewery closes, company still looking for investors
A loss of investor funding has forced Wilmington’s TRU Colors Brewing to shut down operations, leaving employees wondering about their future.
Oak Island man who worked on Air Force One remembers time with Queen Elizabeth II
"Whatever we thought a queen should be, she was that and more."
Howie Franklin worked on Air Force One under five presidents (Photo: Sydney Bouchelle/WWAY)OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — During Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, America had 14 presidents and the Queen personally met with all of them except Lyndon Johnson. Howie Franklin works as the manager of the Cape Fear Regional Jetport in Oak Island. Before landing in Brunswick County, he worked…
UNCW professor, head coach react to Queen Elizabeth’s death
Even on our side of the pond, the Wilmington community is feeling the loss of the woman who "defined an era" at home, and abroad.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — After the news of her death, the world has been mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II. Elizabeth, who has been on the throne since 1952, died Thursday afternoon at 96 years old at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland. Even on our side of the pond, the Wilmington community is feeling the loss of…
Complaint leads to federal investigation into New Hanover County Schools
New Hanover County Schools is under investigation by the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, after a parent filed a complaint accusing the school district of discrimination. WWAY spoke with the parent who filed the complaint, leading the OCR to open a Title VI investigation.
New Hanover County hosts inaugural Equity and Inclusion Summit
Leaders from across the state attended the Equity and Inclusion Summit on Thursday in Wilmington.
Leaders from across the state attended the Equity and Inclusion Summit on Thursday in Wilmington.
Auction held to help Brunswick County community organization with positive impacts
A Brunswick County agency is hosting an auction to help local organizations that make positive impacts in the community.
Leland baby makes medical history
Duke University Hospital team performs what is believed first partial heart transplant in world
A Leland infant is making medical history and is believed to have had the world’s first partial heart transplant.
NC Cooperative Extension offers tips on snake encounters
While summer is quickly winding down, experts say you can still expect to see snakes around your yard or garden, and they’re offering tips on what you should do if you spot one.
CFCC to adapt policy change impacting Marine Technology program
CFCC Marine Technology students gathered on the Riverwalk in downtown Wilmington with plans to protest a policy change that prompted two of the college’s on-staff captains to resign. Students are now celebrating, after a conversation with administration on Wednesday morning, proposing a new change.
WWAY talks to expert on boat laws after speeding boat incident
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is continuing to investigate a man caught on video causing a large wake on the Intracoastal Waterway over the weekend.
TRU Colors Brewery closing its doors this week
A local brewery employing gang members is shutting down this Friday, according to CEO and founder George Taylor.
Wilmington Police to create law enforcement museum using drug tax revenue
The Wilmington Police Department will create a law enforcement museum at department headquarters.
The Wilmington Police Department will create a law enforcement museum at department headquarters.
New Hanover County commissioner calls on Novant NHRMC to improve conditions
While it wasn’t on the agenda, a New Hanover County commissioner made a point to call out Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center for long wait times and other concerns brought up by members of the community.
New Hanover County commissioners approve Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder plan
FILE – New Hanover Co. Commissioners have approved funding for workforce housing (File Photo: WWAY)NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) – The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the county’s first Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Strategic Plan at their Tuesday meeting. This plan will help guide the county’s goals and funding choices in the coming years, using…
Wilmington City Council votes to transform former fire station into affordable housing
Former WFD site to be donated to Good Shepherd Center for Permanent Supportive Housing, will serve chronically homeless adults with disabilities
Former Wilmington Fire Station 6 on Carolina Beach Road (Photo: Sydney Bouchelle/WWAY)WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the transformation of the former site of Wilmington Fire Station 6 into “permanent supportive housing” for chronically homeless adults with disabilities, including veterans and seniors. The site is located at 3939 Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington….
Manufacturing job fair hosted at NC Works in Wilmington
Manufacturers from Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender Counties came together in Wilmington to host a career fair.
Downtown Wilmington businesses express concerns about Front Street construction
Business owners in downtown Wilmington are expressing concerns about construction work on the North Front Streetscape project reducing the amount of foot traffic coming to their businesses.
CFCC Marine Technology program at stake after changes to employment status
Cape Fear Community College Marine Technology program at stake after changes to employment status
Pet Pals: 2-Year-Old Tabby Cat Looking For a Forever Home
New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Animal Services staff describe her as loving one on one attention-- but she is not a fan of other cats.
New Hanover County (WWAY) —This week’s Pet Pal is a 2-year-old female tabby cat. New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services staff describe her as loving one on one attention– but she is not a fan of other cats. She came into the shelter covered in fleas but her skin is healing and her hair is growing back. If you’d…
WATCH: Speeding boater causes damage to boats, docks in Intracoastal Waterway
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office ‘Marine Unit’ stopped the boat at the Figure Eight Island Bridge.