School bus driver shortage hits Cape Fear
School district adapts with times
There’s a national school bus driver shortage, and the Cape Fear isn’t immune to the issue plaguing the country.
Reaction to NC 20-week abortion ban reinstated by federal Judge
North Carolina’s statewide 20-week abortion ban reinstated by a federal judge on Wednesday, and people who support abortion rights are speaking out on the impact they believe it will have on people seeking abortions.
Nearly 200 kids come out to skilled trades showcase at Wilmington YMCA
The event was all in an effort to introduce kids to a lucrative career path without the need of a college degree.
New Hanover County Firefighters running 41 miles in 24 hours to benefit ACCESS of Wilmington
They begin Saturday at 7a.m. and stop at every fire station in the county
It is meant to symbolize the shift of a firefighter. They will stop at all 8 fire stations, which spans 41 miles, in 24 hours. In anticipation, Sinclair says they’ve been putting in a lot of extra work to prepare.
New Hanover County Commissioners to discuss future plans for land near Battleship
The purpose of the meeting is to clarify desired future land uses on the Western Bank of the Cape Fear and Northeast Cape Fear rivers.
Wilmington thrift stores draw shoppers on National Thrift Shop Day
National Thrift Shop Day is August 17. Thrift shops in Wilmington have seen an increase in shoppers opting to buy from them, rather than big box retailers, to save money.
NHCS to teach 4th grade students about 1898 massacre
New Hanover County Schools is updating its curriculum for 4th graders, now including a lesson on the 1898 Wilmington massacre and coup d’état.
Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance pulls sponsorship over disagreement with national event promotions company
Pulling out doesn’t mean they don’t support the event or discourage the public from attending, according to President of the Craft Beer Alliance Ellie Craig.
Novant NHRMC’s contract with Medicare threatened over numerous deficiencies
Allegations made against Novant NHRMC put the hospital’s contract with Medicare in jeopardy, after state regulators identified numerous deficiencies that could potentially affect the healthy and safety of patients.
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher introduces its first otter pups to public
For the first time since being born on May 21st, three Asian small-clawed otter pups joined their parents Quincy and Leia in their habitat this morning.
Wilmington City Council approves DigitalBridge for workforce development
City Council unanimously voted to use ARPA money to fund a program called DigitalBridge
The City of Wilmington is investing $2.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to connect its residents with jobs.
UNCW Seahawks soaring to new heights thanks to new FAA drone program partnership
Seahawks are soaring to new heights thanks to a new partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Wilmington man found not guilty in 2015 murder case
After 7 years, a verdict has been reached in the trial of a Wilmington man accused of shooting and killing another man.
Verdict reached in trial for man who allegedly shot, killed neighbor’s dog in 2019
Alex Hollinger appeared in court today, where evidence was presented by law enforcement.
Recent Supreme Court decision drawing more film production to Wilmington
Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– Wilmington’s booming film industry is getting even busier, and the Supreme Court decision on Roe vs. Wade appears to be one of the reasons why. Last year, North Carolina had one of its top years in film and television production exceeding 400-million dollars in direct spending. This year has not caught up to that just yet,…
New Hanover Co hosts Medicaid health fair expo
New Hanover Co hosts a Medicaid health fair expo
Pet Pals: 2-Year-Old Pit Bull Looking For a Forever Home
New Hanover County Animal Services staff say she *loves* playing in water... so much that they call her the swimmer pup.
New Hanover County (WWAY) — This weeks Pet Pal is a 2-year-old female pit bull. New Hanover County Animal Services staff say she *loves* playing in water… so much that they call her the swimmer pup. She does need to be the only dog.. but staff say she’ll have plenty fun in the pool all by herself. If you’d like…
Outreach programs ensure homeless people have access to Rape Crisis Center
You can reach the Rape Crisis Center hotline at 910-392-7460.
Following an arrest of a homeless man police say sexually assaulted a homeless woman in downtown Wilmington, WWAY spoke to an organization with resources available for victims.
New Hanover County finds trouble with new statewide electronic warrant system
Across the state, the judicial system taking steps to modernize and update technology to maintain records, rolling out a new electronic warrant system, and New Hanover County judicial leaders are expressing concerns as they experience issues with the new system.
Local non-profit recycles every day litter for industrial products
Local non-profit recycles every day litter into industrial products
Cape Fear schools keeping COVID protocols consistent
Cape Fear schools keeping COVID protocols consistent
Wilmington Veteran returns home after cross country trip fundraiser on motorcycle
Traveled +15,000 miles for suicide prevention awareness among Veterans
A Wilmington Veteran who lost his brother in arms started a fundraiser that took him across the country, and after nearly 90 day, he’s back home, his trip was a journey of discovery.
Brunswick County baseball team celebrate Dixie Youth World Series Win with a splash
In the championship series against Alabama, Town Creek won 9 to 3 in six innings, an accomplishment the team and coaches said they worked hard for.
New Hanover Public Library holds read-a-thon for National Book Lover’s Day
New Hanover Public Library holds read-a-thon for National Book Lover’s Day