The town needs to stay true to its heritage – and focus on land use for the community to enjoy and create jobs rather than develop the land for new housing developments that could price local residents out of their homes, according to the Town of Navassa’s Mayor Eulis Willis.
“We do not prohibit shark fishing from our state’s beaches, there is a state tournament license that exists but that is only required if you’re going to sell your catch,” a spoke woman for the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries.
Several online posts spoke of a new rule that states if a fisherman is on-shore fishing at a beach, but according to NCDMF that is not the case.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Family, friends, and former colleagues gathered today for the funeral of Darryl Lee Bruestle. Bruestle was Wilmington’s longest-serving police chief. A memorial service this morning honored Bruestle at Winter Park Presbyterian Church. The former chief died a week ago and was 88. His career in law enforcement spanned nearly 50-years. Bruestle was interred at Oleander Memorial Gardens. …
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY)–A Columbus County School forced to vacate its building after a church ended its association with it has found new locations to hold class, ahead of the start of a new school year. Columbus Christian Academy received a letter from Missionary Alliance Church in May, saying it had less than two weeks to end operations at its…
Most people consider themselves a dog or a cat person, but others may be interested in becoming a sea-turtle person. Through the help of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Surf-City, you can now become the proud parent of a sea-turtle nest.
Chelsea Long and Maddy O’neal told WWAY their grandfather lived a full life, and they shared what they will miss the most about him.
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is warning drivers about some cars experiencing technical issues on a portion of HWY 211 in Bolivia, leaving many drivers concerned and confused.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — It’s been nearly a week since the new three-digit number – 988 – was launched, connecting to the existing national suicide prevention lifeline. Health officials in New Hanover County are praising the new phone number. By having an easy-to-remember number, the goal is to improve access to services and support for people considering suicide,…
Starting back in 1994, the Cucalorus Film Festival is in its 28th year here in the Cape Fear.
Same sex marriage and interracial marriage are guaranteed by Supreme Court precedent. In light of Roe v. Wade, legislation to protect those marriage rights overwhelmingly passed the House, with all North Carolina’s republican representatives voting against it. Now, the bill’s on its way to the Senate.
A former fire station could soon become housing
Heating and air technicians are in high demand, and with the temps reaching near triple digits some may resort to doing the work themselves but experts advise against it.
Brunswick County’s teen pregnancy rate is relatively high compared to the rest of the state. Samara’s Village helps teen moms, providing them with a mentor, connecting them with local resources, and keeping them supplied with what they’ll need for their babies.
A Cape Fear Community College Art Gallery is giving nearly 100 percent of its commission to an organization helping the homeless in our region.
A 3-foot by 3-foot pothole discovered on a bridge was filled in by contractors shortly after it was noticed.
Just off of Highway 17 is ‘The Golf Barn’, a red barn surrounded by 18 holes and construction.
The Wilmington Regional Film Commission says the film industry in the area is booming, more than halfway through the year.
A nonprofit traveling across the country stopped at two sheriff offices in the Cape Fear, honoring law enforcement men and women who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Four vehicles were involved in the crash including the tractor-trailer, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Only the truck driver sustained injuries which were minor.
Tony Rivenbark as he appeared on WWAY through the years (Photo: WWAY)WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Many people in the Cape Fear are mourning the loss of Tony Rivenbark after his death was announced on Tuesday afternoon. The Board of Trustees and staff of Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. announced Tuesday Executive and Artistic Director, Tony Rivenbark, died…
The Town of Surf City is taking steps to begin a project that will address flooding on South Shore Drive and NC 50.
They say home is where the heart is. But for one Wilmington man with special needs, that home is on the line through no fault of his own.
A female surfer was treated for minor injuries after an encounter with a shark near the Surf City Pier.