Reaction to Federal Reserve raising interest rates
People are reacting to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike announcement, and how it will impact them.
Carolina Beach Ferris Wheel back up and running
It was lights out for the Carolina Beach Ferris Wheel after lightning put the nearly 100- foot attraction out of commission.
Toys for Tots gets start on annual campaign weeks ahead of schedule
The non-profit has been helping families in need since 1947, organizers said in spite of a very successful drive last year, the need was greater than the supply.
Newly named chancellor talks successes, goals for UNCW ahead of fall semester
WWAY sat down with Chancellor Dr. Aswani Volety ahead of the fall semester.
As students prepare to return to UNCW for the fall semester, a new chancellor has already assumed his new role ahead of the school year.
Governor Cooper speaks to National Governors Association in Wilmington
Governor Roy Cooper spoke at the National Governors Association Energy and Critical Infrastructure Resilience State Learning Lab at Hotel Ballast in downtown Wilmington.
NCDOT project underway repaving portion of US 17 in Leland
The North Carolina Department of Transportation beginning its work on resurfacing US 17 in Leland near the US 74/76 interchange.
Mega Millions jackpot has people lining up in hope of getting the lucky numbers
Mega Millions jackpot has people lining up in hope of getting the lucky numbers
Julia Olson-Boseman’s attorney releases statement regarding Boseman’s legal battles
The status of Olson-Boseman remains unclear after she did not turn in financial documents to the NC State Bar by Friday night, nor did she report to the Wake County jail by the Friday deadline.
One Love Tennis’s first graduate heads to Princeton on scholarship
One Love Tennis is continuing to change the community for the better, as its first graduate is headed to her dream school on a full ride scholarship.
People with Cystic Fibrosis encouraged to ‘Live Fearlessly’
That art turned into a show — which became a success — and is now a non-profit organiztion used to encourage kids like Boston, who also lives with Cystic Fibrosis to “Live Fearlessly”.
Bolivia residents concerned about potential development on flood-prone land
During hurricanes, roadways have a way of turning into waterways in the Cape Fear area.
Increased number of mushrooms taking over lawns across the Cape Fear
Over the last few months, there has been a significant increase in the number of mushrooms popping up across the Cape Fear. over the last couple of months.
Nationwide school of nursing faculty shortages affect the Cape Fear
The need for nurses is reaching an all-time high, and nursing schools are struggling to meet that need as nursing educators are becoming more difficult to find.
New Hanover County accepting applications for its Homeowner Assistance Program
New Hanover County is accepting applications for its Homeowner Assistance Program which offers financial help to homeowners impacted financially by COVID-19.
Ocean Rescue on how and when visitors should evacuate the beach
As our area continues experiencing summer storms, Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue is asking people to be cognizant of the weather and to listen to their lifeguards.
Wilmington City Councilman Charlie Rivenbark pleads guilty to DWI charge
A Wilmington City councilman charged with driving while impaired in May has pleaded guilty.
COVID cases continue to increase across New Hanover County due to BA 5 variant
COVID cases continue to increase across New Hanover County due to BA 5 variant
New Hanover County prepares as Monkey Pox cases increase across the state
New Hanover County prepares as Monkey Pox cases increase across the state
WATCH: Waterspout spotted offshore of Wrightsville Beach yesterday morning
On Sunday, beachgoers were treated to a waterspout offshore near the Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier.
Leland Backpack Bash meets goal of 1K backpacks
Compass Point Backpack Bash was a huge success and will help students from Brunswick County.
UNCW provides kids and adults with autism with a unique opportunity
UNCW provides kids and adults with autism with a unique opportunity
Statewide campaign designed to save lives during 100 deadly days of summer
Their goal is to conduct high-visibility engagement events which are planned for months, the recent check pointe was requested by the Wilmington Police Department.
New Hanover County Commissioner does not report to Wake County Detention Center after court order
According to the Wake County Magistrate’s Office, New Hanover County Commission Chair Julia Olson Boseman did not report to the Wake County Jail by 6 pm Friday and is not in custody.
Art gallery helps connect homeless with healthcare, nonprofit with funds and platform
As Eden Village continues construction on tiny houses and a community center for the chronically homeless, community organizations are banding together to help fund the project.