Gospel singer and historian to perform at CFCC
A famous gospel singer and North Carolina historian will make a trip to the Southeast next Friday.
Veteran given service award while in Hospice
This week, a veteran in Hospice was honored for lifelong service.
Neighbor of Pender County double stabbing victim speaks
On Friday morning, a first appearance was made by the suspect in a stabbing incident that left two men dead Thursday night in the Hampstead/Surf City area.
Brunswick County Courthouse renamed after the late Judge Ola Lewis
Members of the community came out Friday to celebrate the renaming of the Brunswick County Courthouse in honor of the late judge Ola Lewis.
Novant Health cites e-cigs and vaping as noneffective nicotine replacements
Are you trying to quit smoking? Novant Health held a discussion today about a new study on the effectiveness of e-cigarettes in the fight to end the habit.
Shop for Hope: Fundraiser Event Held for Domestic Violence Shelter of Wilmington
Domestic Violence Shelter and Services of Wilmington is currently working on getting a new building to accommodate for the increased demand from the community.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Shop-for-Hope hosted a fundraising event to benefit the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services of Wilmington, with all of the profits going directly to the organization. Shop-for-Hope was created by three women who came together in order to help out causes they feel strongly about that are in need of assistance. At the Home Design Center in…
County and City discuss $2.6 million in incentive packages to provide more than 1,000 jobs
In the coming weeks, Wilmington City Council and New Hanover County Commissioners will vote on whether to offer $2.6 million total in economic incentive packages to four businesses.
Planning process for the construction of the new Pender County jail is underway
The Pender County Sheriff’s Office is making progress on its plans for a new jail.
Man charged in murder of Paitin Fields appears in Pender County court
The man accused of raping and killing his 5-year-old niece appeared in court on Thursday morning.
VIDEO: Dash cam shows vehicle crashing into car pulled over by state trooper
The Colorado State Patrol is reminding drivers to pay attention after a terrifyingly close call. A vehicle crashed into a car that had been pulled over by a trooper on I-25 in Adams County.
Gov. Cooper encourages local governments, schools to end mask mandates
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 metrics and trends.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Boxes break fall after boy steps through opening in floor
CCTV footage captured images of a boy, distracted by his phone, falling into a storage hole and being saved by a pile of boxes.
New Hanover Co. man searching for good Samaritan after wallet returned
A man is searching for a mystery good Samaritan after his wallet found its way back to him last week.
A man is searching for a mystery good samaritan after his wallet found its way back to him last week.
New Fitness Center Named in Honor of late Fire Captain Jeremy Owens
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – In 2020, Wrightsville Beach lost a well-respected, admired and beloved member of their community. Described as a pillar and great leader, and bringing honor and dignity to the Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue, Jeremy Owens truly made an impact on the lives of his family, friends, colleagues, and his community as a whole. Jeremy Owens took his…
New Hanover County School Board makes masks optional
In a special board meeting on Wednesday, the New Hanover County School Board voted unanimously in favor of making masks optional for the school district.
Crofton’s Pretzels to relocate near downtown Wilmington
An artisan pretzel bakery is relocating to an unexpected location near the entrance to downtown Wilmington.
Local musical cuts loose and cuts into City Council meeting due to technical difficulties
Let’s hear it for the boy… and the rest of the cast, too! Tuesday night, an upcoming Opera House Theatre Company musical cut loose, and cut into the Wilmington City Council meeting.
Free testing site opens to take to the strain off of emergency room
A COVID-19 testing site in Brunswick County has the ability to test hundreds a day, but isn’t seeing much activity.
All aboard! N.C. Ferry System holds career fair
The North Carolina Ferry System held a successful career fair in Shallotte Wednesday.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Meteorologist gets Valentine’s Day marriage proposal
Love was in the air in the KPIX 5 studio Monday as meteorologist Mary Lee got a surprise Valentine’s Day marriage proposal from her longtime boyfriend.
Pet Pals: 6 year old male lab mix looking for forever home
This week’s pet pal is a 6 year old neutered male lab mix named Kota.
‘No more masks!’: Group protests New Hanover Co. Schools mask mandate
The New Hanover County Board of Education held its February interim meeting on Tuesday evening. Masks weren't on the agenda, but a group wanted to make their voices heard anyway.
The New Hanover County Board of Education held its February interim meeting on Tuesday evening. Masks weren’t on the agenda, but a group wanted to make their voices heard anyway.
One year after deadly tornado, quilters patching up their community
After losing one of their own to a fatal tornado a year ago today, the Ocean Ridge Quilters are using their skills to patch up a community.
Church nearly destroyed from fatal tornado now on the mend
Just outside the Ocean Ridge neighborhood, last year’s tornado nearly destroyed several homes, businesses, and Seaside Christian Fellowship Church.