Health officials recognize June as Men’s Health Month
Local health officials are encouraging men to prioritize their mental and physical wellbeing.
Demonstrators gather at children’s Pride story time at New Hanover Co. Library
Sheriff Deputies responded to a call of disturbance, and after a period of time a small group of the demonstrators entered the library, which is open to the public.
Mom to Mom: 4th of July T-Shirt, an easy way to match for the holiday
The fourth of July holiday is just around the corner, and you might be looking for ways to declare your independence from high prices when you look for seasonal, patriotic clothes. Here is a great mom to mom trick to make DIY T-shirts for the whole family that won’t give your budget the red, white, and blues. Categories:…
City of Wilmington adopts $251M budget, joins American Flood Coalition
The budget goes into effect on July 1st, 2022.
(Photo: Sydney Bouchelle/WWAY)WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington City Council adopted the $251 million balanced budget for the fiscal year 2023, which goes into effect July 1st. The city’s plan guided the development of the budget, which prioritizes affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and providing high-quality core services. Council is investing $2.15 million in affordable housing, which will support and expand affordable…
Community members gather to remember Southport former mayor and police chief Jerry Dove
Many community members gathered at Southport Baptist Church to remember former Southport mayor and police chief Jerry Dove.
Wilmington Police holds 25th annual Demo Day
After two years of pandemic shutdowns, Wilmington Police’s Demo Day was back for its 25th year Tuesday.
Suspects in custody as Wilmington Police Department investigates two shootings
Wilmington Police continue to investigate two shootings that occurred in and around the downtown area in the past two days.
New Hanover County Commissioners respond to Novant ER controversy after sale of hospital
After claims from multiple healthcare workers and patients within Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center alleging short staffing, emergency room overcrowding, and ER wait times ranging from 6-12 hours, New Hanover County Commissioners are responding.
HAPPENING NOW: Community invited to annual Father’s Day cookout
The 7th annual Navassa Men’s Cookout is a community tradition for the father’s.
Guests drown their sorrows with craft cocktails at immersive tiki bar
Built and designed by a former Disney Imagineer, the immersive tiki bar and theater, The Sorrow Drowner opened March of this year and treats dozens of guests to a fun tiki time every night.
Americans for Prosperity dropped gas to half its price at a Wilmington gas station
On Friday, one local gas station saw gas prices drop down nearly half its price to $2.38, with cars lined up for miles to get the limited time deal.
19th NC Blueberry Festival is officially underway in Burgaw
The North Carolina Blueberry Festival kicked off on Friday in Burgaw, for the first time in more than two years.
WATCH: Consumer Father’s Day spending for 2022
NEW YORK, NY (CBS News) — What are your Father’s Day plans? A survey finds that consumers are expected to spend $20 billion on the important men in their lives in 2022. Categories: News, Top Stories, US Tags: Consumer, Economy, Father’s Day, Holiday, US and World News
“Is it worth it?”: Lifeguards still have no overtime, health insurance, or benefits as beaches see lifeguard shortages
Being a lifeguard is no day at the beach. After a rigorous tryout, Wrightsville Beach lifeguards go through two and a half weeks of medical and on-the-job training. They rescue around 300 people a season.
Group launches petition to build an aquatic facility in New Hanover County
A group of citizens are hoping to get thousands of signatures for a petition to potentially build a new aquatic facility.
Navassa Town Council may appoint new finance officer according to agenda
There were some items the council kept and some were removed from Thursday’s agenda, what is on the agenda is the appointment of a new finance officer.
Nelson Beaulieu comes out on top, 2 votes ahead of Jennah Bosch following hand-to-eye recount
After a hand-to-eye recount of more than 31,263 votes, a reversal in outcome for the New Hanover County Board of Education race has been reached.
NC Blueberry Festival to return to Pender Co. Saturday after 2 years of cancellations
After two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Blueberry Festival is returning this weekend in Burgaw.
Wilmington Fire Department holds Junior Fire Academy
July’s class filled to capacity
Wilmington’s Fire Department Public Information Officer Rebekah Thurston started the program and said it was a labor of love.
Novant Health announces Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic location in Wilmington
Novant Health announced its new location for one of its Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinics on Wednesday.
Hand-to-eye recount underway for New Hanover County Board of Education race
The New Hanover County Board of Elections began conducting a hand-to-eye recount for the Board of Education race that was initially decided by just two votes. The hand-to eye recount began around 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday.
First class of Pender County Schools Wall of Fame honorees inducted
The first class of honorees in the Pender County Schools Wall of Fame were inducted at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday night.
The first class of honorees in the Pender County Schools Wall of Fame were inducted at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday night.
FIRST ON WWAY: Healthcare workers claim patient died in Novant NHRMC emergency room after hours long wait
Multiple healthcare workers claim Novant Health NHRMC is now under investigation by the State Department of Health and Human Services
Multiple Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center staff members confirmed the State Department of Health and Human Services has opened up an investigation and visited the campus this week.
Outdoor workers combat heat as temperatures rise and a doctor offers safety tips
With temperatures in the 90’s across the Cape Fear on Tuesday, many who work outdoors are taking additional steps to remain safe in the heat.