Name of Suspect in Surf City homicide released
Press conference reveal more details on Surf City homicide
More details are coming out in an overnight homicide of a 42-year-old woman.
WWAY Weather Team spent Wednesday afternoon programming weather radios
Lee Haywood, Ramel Carpenter and Matthew Huddleston were on hand at the Ace Hardware store on Village Road Northeast in Leland to assist the community in programming weather radios.
IT EXPERT: Cyberattacks could cripple NC schools
Schools, colleges, and universities across North Carolina are preparing to welcome students back to the classroom, but there’s a hidden danger they should prepare for: cyberattacks.
Reaction to federal student loan forgiveness plan
President Joe Biden’s decision to provide debt cancellation for borrowers making under $125,000 and extending the pause on federal student loan payments has some borrowers rejoicing.
NHRMC leaders address CMS report in press conference
Novant Health leaders respond to a report highlighting issues the at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center during a press conference on Wednesday.
Wilmington Police offers drivers safety tips on sharing road with school buses
The first day of classes for many county school districts is Monday, August 29, and the Wilmington Police Department reminds drivers to be cautious on the road around school buses.
Wilmington environmental non-profit taking action to keep local waters clean
Wilmington environmental non-profit taking action to keep local waters clean
Enrollment numbers in public schools elevating across the Cape Fear
Enrollment numbers in publics schools elevating across the Cape Fear
New Hanover Co. Commissioners approve lottery funds for NHCS renovation and repair projects
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County Commissioners discussed a number of topics impacting the county at their meeting on Monday, August 22. Commissioners heard from the New Hanover County Airport Authority, Health and Human Services, New Hanover County Schools at the meeting. At the New Hanover County Commissioners meeting, the New Hanover County Airport Authority shared news…
New Hanover County Commissioner Julia Olson-Boseman files for protective order against wife
There are new details in the personal legal issues surrounding New Hanover County Commissioner Julia Olson-Boseman.
Hundreds of children with autism being served through unique program in Wrightsville Beach
Hundreds of children with autism being served through unique program in Wrightsville Beach
Three local organizations teaming up to provide affordable housing to homeless in Wilmington
Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– Cape Fear Collective is partnering with the Good Shepherd Center and Norco Management Holdings to renovate Driftwood Apartments. Cape Fear Collective purchased the apartments last year, and says its partnership with the other two agencies will help them provide options for people and families who need it most. An announcement is expected soon on when renovations will begin. Meaghan Dennison, Cape…
New Hanover County sees first confirmed case of monkeypox
The patient is currently isolating and individuals who may have been in close contact with the patient while they were infectious are being notified.
New Hanover County firefighters test limits for active people with disabilities
It was all about a test of endurance over the weekend for local firefighters, 41-miles, 24-hours, running to eight New Hanover County fire stations, all for a good cause.
Four-legged Surf City attraction making waves
SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) -When Ziva isn’t basking in the sun or running on the beach, she’s surfing, the four-legged pooch is making waves after videos of her at Surf City Beach have gone viral on social media. Ziva is a four-year-old golden retriever who loves the ocean and getting in it, Ivan Stahnke is one of her owners. “She has…
New Hanover Sherriff’s Office holds active shooter training to help keep schools safe
Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– The New Hanover County Sherriff’s Office held an active shooter training at Anderson Elementary School on Saturday morning. Over 60 SROs geared up to ‘Go to the Threat and Eliminate the Threat’, which is the moto of their mission. For the best training, Sherriff Ed McMahon tells us how they made this event seem as real as…
UNCW’s move in week wraps up over weekend
UNCW’s campus was bustling with families dropping their kids off to wrap-up move in week.
Vehicles filled parking lots in-front of student housing, unloading furniture and saying goodbye to students getting ready to start their fall semester.
Leland police have coffee and convos with community over weekend
After a two-year hiatus Coffee with a Cop is back. The public joined the police chief and officers from the Leland Police Department at the Starbucks on Leland Town Center Drive for caffeine and conversation.
Volunteers take to beaches to keep Surf City beautiful
Surf City’s mayor urges the public to continue the clean-up effort throughout the year, adding if people come to a clean beach, they will most likely leave it a clean beach.
New Hanover County helping provide for children heading back to school
New Hanover County helping provide for children heading back to school
Mother speaks after two men charged in son’s shooting death
A mother is speaking out after two men have been charged in the shooting death of her son, within 10 days of each other.
UNCW welcomes students to on-campus housing on move-in days
UNCW began welcoming Seahawks to campus on Friday, as they move in ahead of the first day of classes next Wednesday.
Five development options presented to New Hanover commissioners at west bank work session
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners are taking a long, hard look at the future of the western bank of the Cape Fear River.
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners are taking a long, hard look at the future of the western bank of the Cape Fear River.
New Hanover County transportation sales tax to be on 2022 election ballot
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) –County residents will be voting on a sales tax increase in the upcoming November election. The current sales tax rate in New Hanover County is 7%. If residents vote in favor of an increase, the rate would go up to 7.25%. The quarter-cent increase could help plan and construct new multi-use trails, additional sidewalks, and…