Town of Belville marking 45th anniversary with Founder’s Day celebration
The Town of Belville is marking 45 years of existence in 2022, and town leaders feel it’s an occasion worth celebrating.
Pet Pals: 6 month old female lab mix looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is a 6-month-old female lab mix.
Wilmington to pay $500K in short-term rental registration fee reimbursements
The City of Wilmington will pay back hundreds of thousands of dollars in short-term rental registration fees after a NC Court of Appeals ruling earlier this week.
The City of Wilmington will pay back hundreds of thousands of dollars in short-term rental registration fees after a NC Court of Appeals ruling earlier this week.
Crime Stoppers offering reward for information for North 11th Street deadly shooting
Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information on a recently deadly shooting. Tyshaun Delts was killed in the shooting on North 11th Street in downtown Wilmington on April 5th, 2022.
How the possible overturning of ‘Roe vs. Wade’ could affect our community and our state
If the decision stays the same, it could mean massive changes to healthcare in our region by putting abortion laws in the hands of individual states.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — People across the country, and also in the Cape Fear region, are talking about a leaked draft opinion which suggests that the Supreme Court is about to overturn the 1973 Roe versus Wade case that legalized abortion. In downtown Wilmington today, people gathered to voice their opinion about the overturning of the landmark case. The large…
White Lake Water Festival kicks off May 20; Theme: “Make a Splash”
Plans are in the works for the 44th annual White Lake Water Festival which is only a few weeks away.
Brunswick Co. Gator Senior Games SilverArts works on display until Friday
Art pieces from different categories, such as pottery, paintings and carvings, are part of an exhibit at the Leland Art and Cultural Center until Friday.
U.S. RT 701 bridge closures near Elizabethtown starts tomorrow
Lane closures off the U.S. 701-bridge near Elizabethtown will begin Wednesday, after a short delay.
Former NHCS teacher’s sex crimes trial to begin May 9th in Bladen County
Peter Frank is accused of committing sex crimes against students for 21 years - from 1998 to 2019.
A major sex crimes case from New Hanover County is set to begin Monday in Bladen County, due to a conflict of interest within the district attorney’s office.
VIDEO: Ukrainian nurse who lost both legs in war shares first dance with husband
In a hospital ward in Lviv, newlyweds Oksana Balandina and Viktor Vasyliv, are finally sharing their first wedding dance.
U.S. RT 701 bridge near Elizabethtown remains open while crane tests are complete
Lane closures on the new U.S. Route 701 bridge near Elizabethtown could get underway mid-week.
#UNSOLVED: Wilmington man killed in 2012 home invasion, family wants justice
Clifton Sykes Jr., 40, was killed in a home invasion on December 3, 2012.
Police say something happened a few days earlier that could have been connected to the crime that ultimately led to the death of Clifton Sykes, 40, in his own home.
The 2012 murder remains unsolved.
City of Wilmington opts to not appeal State Court of Appeal’s short-term rental decision
The City of Wilmington says it will not appeal a major decision by the State Court of Appeals regarding short-term rentals.
After five years, Aaron Stephens found not guilty in murder trial
The jury is no longer out. Monday, a murder trial five years in the making came to a close.
Leland Police investigating after body found in Waterford pond
Leland Police are conducting a death investigation after a body was found in a pond in Waterford Monday morning.
‘Women Build’ project featuring women volunteers helping build houses for women homebuyers
Dozens of local volunteers turned out Saturday to lend a hand in day one of a two week ‘Women Build’ project with the Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity.
Impact of climate change on Cape Fear addressed at Coastal Science and Engineering Expo
Climate change is leading to quickly rising sea levels which is already having a visible impact on the Cape Fear coast. An expo held Saturday attempted to educate the public on what’s being done to address the problem.
Carolina Beach Ferris wheel to open this weekend; special price for locals
The 95-foot-tall ride opens Saturday at 6 p.m. and will only operate on the weekends until memorial day, and then it will open full time.
GLOW holds culinary fundraiser to benefit girls’ academy
The program helps the girls prepare for college, build their self-esteem and offer resources they may not have had access to.
Stewardship Development of the Lower Cape Fear honors conservation efforts
A local development program hosted an event Friday recognizing people and businesses involved with developmental projects that help lower negative impacts on the environment.
Port City United discusses the department’s goals tackling violence in the community
“Port City United” is a new department created earlier this year with the goal of identifying, and preventing violent acts from happening. Members of the PCU’s team held a roundtable on Friday.
Red, White and Blue “Shrimparoo” fundraiser in Southport for NC 4th of July Festival
The May 1 fundraiser features food, entertainment and a cash bar to help fund this year's 4th of July festival events
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — You don’t have to like seafood to enjoy this weekend’s Red, White and Blue Shrimparoo in Southport, but it helps. Sponsored by Frying Pan and American Fish Company, the fundraiser will feature not only shrimp prepared several ways, but also chicken, pork barbecue and traditional side dishes. A live band also will perform, and a cash…
Avelo Airlines coming to Wilmington International Airport; Three non-stop destinations announced
A brand new low-cost airline carrier is coming to Wilmington International Airport, airline officials made the announcement Thursday at ILM.
A Cinderella Story: Ashley High School student attends prom thanks to kind strangers
A post on Wilmington’s Community Facebook page is going viral, with locals trying to make one girl’s prom a night to remember.