Brigade Boys & Girls Club Black History Month art contest winners announced
The Brigade Boys & Girls Club announced the winners of their 8th annual Black History Month art contest today.
Lumina Festival of the Arts to feature 13-days of art performances with an emphasis on diversity
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is about to kick off an annual event billed as a celebration of the arts in the coastal south.
Project Transit revealed: Wilmington-based MegaCorp Logistics to expand freight brokerage firm by creating 300 new jobs
MegaCorp Logistics plans to create 300 new jobs in Wilmington over the next five years thanks to a hefty incentives grant the company recently received.
Pet Pals: 3-year-old male cat looking for forever home
This week’s pet pal is Jesse, a 3-year-old neutered cat.
Wilmington Police Bomb Squad breaks down the ‘vitally important’ job they do
The Wilmington Police Department Bomb Squad is comprised of seven members and is a Cape Fear Regional Special Team so they're on call 24/7 and will respond to calls anywhere in the region.
The Wilmington Police Department Bomb Squad is comprised of seven members and is a Cape Fear Regional Special Team so they’re on call 24/7 and will respond to calls anywhere in the region.
Parents scramble as local day care announces its closure
Dozens of families are scrambling to find childcare after a Brunswick County day care announced plans to shut down.
NCDOT Calls on Public to Help Decrease Litter on Local Highways
Littering is a crime, and now, it is possible to directly report those who litter to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Litter From New Hanover County Highway (Photo: Juliana Lane, WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Over time, locals have been noticing an increasing amount of litter around major highways. The North Carolina Department of Transportation takes this issue seriously and is arranging for several contractors to come this week to work in Pender, New Hanover, and parts of Brunswick county…
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Boy rescued from tree after trying to save cat
The 17 year old climbed up the tree, about 35 feet up in fact, to rescue a cat.
UPDATE: Victims named; Northwest police, SBI investigating after bodies of two men found in cemetery
The bodies of two men have been found in a cemetery in the Northwest community. Both have multiple gunshot wounds.
Former NFL player Connor Barth to serve as grand marshal of Wilmington St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 22nd Downtown Wilmington St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off this Saturday featuring bands, dancers, leprechauns and former NFL player Connor Barth as grand marshal.
Hovercraft and drone aid first responders in rescue of stranded kayakers stuck in the mud
Three people who were kayaking in a marsh at Oak Island this weekend had to be rescued after getting stuck in the mud.
Hundreds race in the 26th annual Azalea Triathlon
Hundreds of people competed in the 26th annual Azalea Triathlon on Sunday.
Wilmington native returns to play golf in UNCW River Classic
A Wilmington native is returning to the region to play golf on her home turf as a member of her college’s golf team.
First-year Charlotte FC sets MLS crowd record in home debut
Charlotte FC made a record-breaking home debut Saturday night, setting a Major League Soccer attendance mark of 74,479 in a 1-0 loss to the LA Galaxy.
2022 NC Rice Festival held at the Leland Cultural Arts Center
The NC Rice Festival drew a large crowd on Satudarday, as people gathered to appreciate the history of Brunswick County’s connection to rice harvesting, and Gullah Geechee heritage.
Church in Supply gives back to the community through its food pantry
A local church is giving back to the community through its food pantry program.
‘I don’t want my people to die’: Hundreds pray for Ukraine during vigil in Southport
Two organizations came together to host a vigil to pray for the people of Ukraine in Southport on Friday.
Two organizations came together to host a vigil to pray for the people of Ukraine in Southport on Friday.
Dedication ceremony honors domestic violence shooting victim
Daughter of Marann Breault unveiled a memorial bench at the “Raise A Racquet Against Domestic Violence” tennis tournament benefiting Wilmington’s local domestic violence shelter.
Fans send off UNCW Men’s Basketball Team as they head to CAA tournament
Fans gathered in front of Trask Coliseum on UNCW campus on Friday, to cheerfully send off the men’s basketball team for the CAA tournament.
Pender County Commissioners discuss county projects ahead of the new fiscal year
Officials gathered at the Pender County Annex in Hampstead on Friday for a retreat to discuss goals for the county ahead of the next fiscal year, addressing a long list of issues that may impact the county for years to come.
Junior League of Wilmington’s Bargain Sale returns
The sale moves from Wilmington's Independence Mall to the Elks Lodge, offering two days of deals.
The Junior League of Wilmington uses the Bargain Sale to raise money to promote volunteerism and reduce the rate of human trafficking in the Cape Fear region.
Local Ukrainian woman collecting supplies for her home country
Anna Jackson says since the invasion, her family still in Ukraine have been living a nightmare.
One woman who called Ukraine her home most of her life is trying to help it, one diaper at a time.
PNC invests $9.25 million into TRU Colors Brewery
PNC is pouring $9.25 million into a local brewery.
Schools prepare students for end of year testing after pandemic impacted 2020-2021 test scores
The end of the school year is drawing near, and students across the Cape Fear are gearing up for end of year testing.