Hundreds attend Easter sunrise service on Wrightsville Beach
A community Easter sunrise service brought many people to Wrightsville Beach to worship on the holiday as the sun came up.
2022 Wilmington Geek Expo draws large crowd to convention center
Hundreds of people gathered at the Wilmington Convention Center in downtown to geek out over their favorite comic books, anime, and games on Saturday.
Business space catering to small businesses without brick and mortars to open in Wilmington
A space catering to small businesses without brick and mortar locations is planning to soon open.
Galloway Farms hosts its 5th annual Easter weekend event
Galloway Farms invited community members to enjoy the Easter weekend holiday at the farm on Saturday.
Firefighters contain massive Brunswick County woods fire
Just before 5pm, Sunset Harbor Fire received a call about a blaze so high, it could be seen more than a mile away on a nearby highway.
Churches prepare for bigger crowds, hosting the first Holy Week without restrictions since pandemic’s beginning
Good Friday is coming to an end, and across the Cape Fear churchgoers attended services commemorating the holy day to reflect on Jesus’ crucifixion.
Easter bunny to join kiddos in egg hunt at Wrightsville Beach Park
Kids 10 and under will get a chance to forage for eggs with the Easter bunny.
Rash of car thefts prompt police warning
Based on reports made to police, fourteen parked cars were broken in to between Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Non-profit paws4people hold sensory training at fire station
More than half a dozen service dogs and their trainers were at Fire Station 10 for sensory training.
Leland council to hold public hearing on possible annexation of land near Battleship
Town Council will be allowing public input on the possible annexation of Point Peter, also known as the Battleship Point property.
Week-long Passover celebration begins at sundown for millions around the world
Today marks an important “High Holy Day” for the Jewish Community. Passover is a celebration commemorating when the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt.
AAA of Carolinas doesn’t expect high gas prices to slow holiday travel
Gas prices across the state have slowly been decreasing over the past several weeks but are still over a dollar higher than last year.
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office reports dozens of tickets during “Speed a Little, Lose a Lot” campaign
Police in Brunswick County were out ahead of this holiday weekend taking part in the state’s annual “Speed a Little, Lose a Lot” campaign to crack down on speeding.
UNCW students help Leland man severely injured at fitness gym
A routine workout at a local gym, quickly turned into a frightening encounter for a Leland man. Frank Meskowsky said on February 16, he was at a Wilmington gym, where a stretching cage weighing hundreds of pounds toppled on top of him.
YWCA Lower Cape Fear hosts April events to “Stand Against Racism”
From a home-buying workshop to a pizza potluck party to a swimming competition, activities abound for everyone to get involved this month.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — For the entire month of April, the YWCA Lower cape fear is taking a “Stand Against Racism”. A series of events planned throughout the month will highlight the organization’s efforts to increase inclusion, equity and community involvement throughout the region. CEO Velva Jenkins says one of the new elements this year is a month-long app challenge….
Democratic candidates for Columbus County Sheriff face off in forum
Two people are challenging the seat for Columbus County Sheriff.
Two people are challenging the seat for Columbus County Sheriff.
Jon Stewart brings awareness to burn pits, marching through Wilmington to Senator Richard Burr’s office
Thursday, former Daily Show host and comedian Jon Stewart marched through the streets of Wilmington, straight to Senator Richard Burr’s office.
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners discusses budget for the next fiscal year
New Hanover County’s Board of Commissioners met with county staff to discuss the budget for the next fiscal year on Thursday.
Local churches hold services for Maundy Thursday
Today is Maundy Thursday, or as some call it “Holy Thursday”.
She ROCKS nonprofit hosts its 8th annual luncheon benefiting ovarian cancer research
The ovarian cancer non-profit “She ROCKS” hosted its 8th annual fundraising luncheon at the Wilmington Convention Center.
Giant snake made of orange traffic barrels for National Work Zone Awareness Week
Giant Snake in Texas on April 14, 2022 (Photo: Texas Department of Transportation/CBS) TEXAS (WWAY) — To kick off Statewide Work Zone Safety Campaign, the Texas Department of Transportation revealed a new giant snake sculpture made entirely of orange traffic barrels hit by inattentive drivers. A recent study shows that traffic deaths in Texas work zones increased by 33% in…
Sunrise service scheduled at Wrightsville Beach for Easter 2022
Large crowd expected for first Easter service since all pandemic restrictions have been lifted
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Christians are expected to converge on the coast early Sunday, April 17, for the first sunrise Easter service at Wrightsville Beach, NC since all pandemic restrictions have been lifted. Pastor Doug Lain from Wrightsville United Methodist Church says organizers are expecting crowds to rival pre-pandemic levels. The service starts at 6:30 a.m. on the sand…
Rev. Naomi Tutu, daughter of legendary activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu, speaks at UNCW
The daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu took part in a community conversation at UNCW on Wednesday night.
The daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu took part in a community conversation at UNCW on Wednesday night.
New Hanover County agencies highlight Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and local agencies want you to help report suspected abuse and neglect cases.