Downtown Whiteville surveyed to develop ‘Floodprint’ plan
Downtown Whiteville is no stranger to flooding, and the area has suffered from damage in recent years due to flooding from hurricanes and tropical storms.
Major fast food restaurant chains to soon open in Whiteville
Whiteville is welcoming a couple of new major fast food chains that will be opening soon.
97-year-old takes a ride and accomplishes lifelong dream
hursday, a 97-year-old woman checked on item off her bucket list.
Classic car and truck show fundraiser for local students
Men and Women United for Youth and Families in Delco, NC plans special display for Memorial weekend
RIEGELWOOD, NC (WWAY) — Fans of classic cars, trucks and farm implements can have a day full of fun at a fundraising car show Saturday, May 28 in Riegelwood, NC. Organizers with Men & Women United for Youth And Families say local high school students will benefit from the proceeds. Perry Dixon says the concept is a natural fit for…
National Safe Boating Week promotes caution ahead of holiday weekend
National Boating Safety Week kicked off on May 21, with many boaters preparing to hit the water over Memorial Day Weekend.
Monkey Junction residents voice concerns over proposed 94-home development
Another proposed development has neighbors in New Hanover County anxious about its potential impacts.
Another proposed development has neighbors in New Hanover County anxious about its potential impacts.
Locals react to NC bill that would ban LGBTQ curriculum in K-3
The North Carolina General Assembly is in session, with a controversial bill making its way to its first senate committee. WWAY spoke with local residents for their thoughts on the proposed bill.
How to discuss mass shootings with kids: Brunswick County therapist offers tips to parents
Parents are on edge and preparing for difficult conversations after a shooting in Texas killed 19 elementary schoolers and two teachers.
Pender County Tourism hosts event to promote business and community
The county also have a booming population, the reason the Pender County Tourism hosted their 2022 Business Expo – the first in the area in more than a decade.
‘I just killed my neighbor’: 911 calls released from deadly Kure Beach shooting
The 911 calls from a deadly shooting in Kure Beach have been released.
The 911 calls from a deadly shooting in Kure Beach have been released.
Tiny home community for the homeless adds four new houses
A new tiny home community in Wilmington is beginning to finally look like a neighborhood.
Locals urge marginalized communities to get vaccinated as COVID-19 cases rise
A resurgence of COVID-19 cases have health officials encouraging the unvaccinated to reconsider, especially those living in marginalized communities.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: T-Ball kid’s walk-up dance goes viral
A five-year-old Manteca California little league player is going viral with his walk-up dance.
NC bar owners advocating for end of membership regulations, introducing ‘happy hours’
Bar owners in New Hanover County are advocating for change statewide.
Bar owners in New Hanover County are advocating for change statewide.
Motorcycle crash victim succumbs to injuries after fundraiser is held in his honor
The ‘Ride for Kyle’ fundraiser was held on Saturday to help with medical expenses. (Photo: Destiney Cooke)WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — On May 6th, 2022, Kyle Houck was riding his motorcycle home when a vehicle pulled out in front of him, causing a collision which left him with life-threatening injuries. Houck showed no brain activity for 6 days following the collision…
Woman charged with felony animal cruelty after two dogs die in her care
Pet owner used 'Rover' to find pet sitter
“What we found was horrendous, extreme temperatures, just horrendous,” said the New Hanover Sheriff’s Office Ed McMahon
Wilmington woman pleads guilty to leaving newborn in trash can
The woman charged with leaving her newborn in a trash can entered a guilty plea in court on Monday morning.
Wilmington orthopedic surgeon testifies in Depp-Heard trial
Taking the stand Monday morning was Dr. Richard Moore, an orthopedic surgeon from Wilmington, who testified on behalf of Amber Heard in the defamation trial
Orange St. ArtsFest returns to Wilmington for Memorial Day Weekend
For the first time since 2019, one of the signature kick-off events of summer in the Cape Fear will be back in full force
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The 26th annual Orange Street ArtsFest is back, and bigger than ever in Wilmington, NC on Memorial Day weekend. After making adjustments during the pandemic, organizers have revamped the festival and recruited more than 80 artists and craft designers. Events run Saturday May 28 and Sunday May 29, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. inside the Hannah…
Local remembers working as Drew Barrymore’s double as new ‘Firestarter’ movie releases
A newly released hit hits closer to home for some locals. The new movie, Firestarter is based off the 1984 movie by the same name filmed in Wilmington. The explosive new trailer rekindled old memories for Jennifer Bunch. The mom and pediatric nurse was apart of the original film, playing Drew Barrymore’s double.
“Got Em’ On Live Bait Club” kicks off 22nd Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman’s fishing tournament
KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — There was lots of fishing, food and fun for those with disabilities at the Kure Beach fishing pier today. “Got Em’ On Live Bait Club” kicked off the 22nd Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman’s fishing tournament this morning. Hundreds of participants take part in this annual event. There were lots of people on the pier starting…
Digging holes on beachfront can be dangerous for people and marine life
Not only hurt, but killed, which is what happened this week in New Jersey, when a hole caved in on two teenagers, one died in that accident.
Century plant expected to soon be in rare bloom in two towns in the Cape Fear
A plant native to Mexico is expected to soon be in a rare bloom in two towns in the Cape Fear region. A century plant is expected to bloom in Cerro Gordo and Kure Beach.
Fallen heroes to be honored in Veterans Memorial Reef ceremony
Eight veterans will be memorialized this weekend in the Veterans Memorial Reef 2nd annual Fallen Heroes Ceremony.