Local organization prepares to clean up trash on Masonboro Island on Fourth of July
A popular location for Fourth of July celebrations is Masonboro Island. A local organization is continuing its cleanup efforts on the island for Independence Day.
Mom To Mom: A Patriotic Treat
July 4th is a combination of everything that’s great about summer: spending time with families outdoors, grilling great food, and appreciating our freedom. That includes our freedom to dessert– and today’s Mom To Mom is all about a patriotic and delicious recipe. Tags: Mom to Mom
‘Very defeating:’ Businesses say N. Front St. construction impacting busy summer season
Construction in downtown Wilmington is causing more than just headaches for businesses along North Front Street.
Construction in downtown Wilmington is causing more than just headaches for businesses along North Front Street.
WATCH: 14 foot long crocodile caught in Indonesia
INDONESIA (CBS News) — Villagers are praising a man in Indonesia who used rope to catch a 14-foot crocodile. Local officials said the crocodile was moved to a less populated area and released back into the wild. Categories: DISTRACTION, News, World Tags: CBS, Crocodile, Indonesia, Watch, World News
Pender County Coalition receives grant to launch fresh produce initiative
The Pender County Coalition received a large check to help provide fresh produce to county residents living in communities described as “food deserts”.
Victim’s family is unsatisfied with sentencing in 2020 deadly hit and run in Pender County
32-year-old DeAnglo Eugene Newton of Rose Hill was sentenced to 30 days in prison and probation, for the hit and run death of 18-year-old Tylek Bordeaux. Bordeaux’s family says they’re not satisfied with Newton’s sentence.
Public service staff shortages in Wilmington could soon start affecting you
Product and staff shortages are at a historical high across the country, and have started to hit closer to home here in Wilmington.
South Carolina abortion ban could bring hundreds to Wilmington
While North Carolina and Virginia still allow abortion until the point of viability, surrounding states are enacting their own bans.
WHA to cut per diem payments in half to families waiting on mold remediation
According to CEO, Tyrone Garrett, the Wilmington Housing Authority will begin calling the 150 families displaced by mold today, informing them their per diem payments will be cut in half. This will effect food and transportation costs, not hotel costs.
Pet Pals: 4-Year-Old Female Shepherd Mix Looking For A Forever Home
New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Animal Services staff describe her as a bit of a goofball and in need of an active family.
New Hanover County (WWAY) — This weeks pet is a four-year-old female shepherd mix. New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services staff describe her as a bit of a goofball, and they say she needs an active family. She would do well to have some training– luckily she is food motivated. She loves attention though, so she has to be…
Man sentenced in 2020 deadly hit and run in Pender County
Around two years ago, a man was charged in a deadly hit and run accident in which an 18-year-old was killed. The suspect made a plea bargain in court, and was sentenced.
As JUUL ban case continues, thousands of students still deal with nicotine addiction from JUUL pods
A federal appeals court granted a temporary pause on the FDA’s ban of JUUL e-cigarettes. That means JUUL can continue selling products while the court hears this case.
WATCH: Alligator takes a dip in pool of Leland resident over the weekend
Brunswick Forest homeowner Judy Isler says she found an alligator floating in their backyard pool on Sunday afternoon.
Pageant wraps Juneteenth festivities
According to organizers Juneteenth is celebrated for the whole month of June, with the pageant to wrap up the festivities.
Affordable lending fair shares information on homeownership
Lack of affordable housing national crisis
The fair was a way for the City of Wilmington’s Affordable Housing to get those interested on a path to homeownership.
Restaurant cancels reservations after Roe vs Wade decision
The owners of Ceviche’s canceled more than 150 reservations to join a protest Friday night at Innes Park in downtown Wilmington.
Roe vs Wade protests continue over weekend in Cape Fear
In North Carolina an abortion is allowed with restrictions, counseling is state-mandate with a 72-hour waiting period.
Weekend march planned in hopes to end school violence and bullying
Kids and adults joined together over the weekend to help end violence and bullying in schools.
The Black Phone brings local actors to the big screen
Wilmington is no stranger to the big screen, and Friday you can catch one movie filmed here for the first time in theaters. The Black Phone opened this weekend, and features local talent.
Hundreds of Wilmington locals protest Roe V. Wade’s overturning
More than 200 people gathered by the New Hanover County Courthouse Friday after a lifechanging announcement that morning.
CFPUA prepared for summer water demand amid moderate drought
Region below normal rainfall average to date
So far this year, most of the region is below the normal rainfall average that we’d expect this time of year.
Wilmington residents react to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
Following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade on Friday, reactions are pouring in from residents across the Cape Fear on both sides of abortions.
Southport woman starts wildlife rescue to rehabilitate animals
One woman in Brunswick County is working to take care of all God's creatures, one opossum at a time.
One woman in Brunswick County is working to take care of all God’s creatures, one opossum at a time.
Genesis Block partners with CFCC to launch a food hall on North Campus
Genesis Block is partnering with Cape Fear Community College to bring a food hall and commissary to the campus.