Pender Commissioners discuss hospital’s future
County commissioners have been discussing the hospital’s future and whether Novant should be allowed to renew its contract next year.
New Hanover County health leaders speak on COVID-19 State of Emergency ending
It’s been nearly 2 and half years since governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The State of emergency will expire on Monday, August 15.
‘It’s not a good fit:’ Project Indigo discussions continue after planning board recommends denial
Mayor Joe Pat Hatem says the proposed development is not a good fit for Southport, particularly because of its size.
Leaders in one Brunswick County city met on Thursday night to hear more on a developer’s plan to build more than a thousand new homes.
Drivers express concerns about pay app to park in downtown Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –Some drivers expressing concerns about paying to park through the “Pay By Phone” app, claiming they received tickets after they paid for parking. Many use the app to avoid digging for coins to cover the parking fees. Lynne Lawrence used the app on her visit to downtown on Monday. She says the transaction seemed to be completed,…
Pender County wildfire remains 25% contained
What is now being called the Juniper Road 2 Fire is slowly headed east toward highway 50, crews working hard to contain it.
Brunswick Community College course trains students to join local food industry
BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) –It’s been nearly a year since Brunswick Community College began its culinary arts class. The college is continuing to celebrate the course, and the impact it will have on the local hospitality and restaurant industry. This is week 10 of the 30-week course held in the Douglas Terhune Center for Culinary Arts. Students range from beginners aiming to learn culinary…
North Topsail Beach drowning victim’s mother warns public of dangers
What was supposed to be a family vacation turned into a nightmare.
Now her mission is to make sure this never happens to another family.
Dark Horse Studios saddles up to bring Wilmington to top of film industry
Dark Horse Studios opened its doors in 2020.
A new studio in Wilmington has saddled up in the race to bring Wilmington to the top of the film industry.
Columbus County Sheriff’s Office sees increase in drug-related arrests
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office continuing to ramp up its efforts to eliminate drugs being sold in the county.
Community initiative has murals painted on basketball courts in parks across Columbus County
A community-led initiative is revamping basketball courts in parks across Columbus County, in hopes of attracting young people to stay active.
New style Leland development in the works
A new multi-family style development is coming to Brunswick County by the spring of next year.
Cape Fear volunteers deployed to help Kentucky flood victims
The Kentucky flooding is one the worst disasters in their region and local trained Red Cross volunteers from the Cape Fear region have been deployed to help.
Crews battling growing wildfire in Pender County covering 1,000 acres
Pender County Emergency Management is on the scene of an approximately 150-acre wildfire located inside the Holly Shelter Game Lands.
Pender County Schools announces interim superintendent
Dr. Michael Bracy will serve as the interim superintendent.
Dr. Michael Bracy (Photo: Pender County Schools)PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Schools has announced its new interim superintendent. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the board announced Dr. Michael Bracy will be the district’s new interim superintendent after a nearly two hour closed session. Bracy’s first day as interim superintendent will be October 1. Dr. Bracy served as interim principal…
Pender County School Board votes to rename Topsail Elementary School
The Pender County Schools Board of Education has voted to change the name of Topsail Elementary School.
Brunswick County charter school teacher resigns after alleged shooting threat
Southport Charter School teacher resigns after alleged school shooting threat
Oak Island gradually adding elements to help keep people safe in the water
A Brunswick County Beach is gradually adding elements to help keep people safe in the water
‘One proud dad:’ Brunswick Co. brothers make it to Dixie League World Series on two different teams
A "once in a lifetime" experience.
Two teams from Brunswick County made it to the Dixie League Baseball World Series this summer and one family is celebrating big.
Proposal Denied: New housing development rejected in Brunswick County
A proposed housing development will not be coming to Bolivia after concerns were raised during a Brunswick County Planning Board meeting on Monday.
New Hanover Health Department is taking action to protect people from Monkey Pox
New Hanover Health Department is taking action to protect people from Monkey Pox
New technology in a Columbus County town will help crack down on crime
Chadbourn, NC (WWAY)– The Town of Chadbourn is jumping on board with the idea of license plate cameras after seeing the positive affect in Elizabethtown and in close by South Carolina counties. The idea behind the cameras is to be able to track vehicles that go in and out of the town in the instance of a crime. With…
Motorcycle club back-to-school giveaway done not long after event starts
Need exceeds supplies
A back to school supply giveaway held over the Saturday in Wilmington was over only 45 minutes into the event.
Columbus County man dies in Motorcycle crash
A Columbus County man lost his life in deadly motorcycle crash on Saturday.
Wilmington non-profit receives generous donation
Back-to-school event held for foster kid
A non-profit created to help foster parents through support and resources helped families get ready for the upcoming school season.