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….

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…