Singer-songwriter Kristy Jackson has expanded her philanthropy in the Triad area to include collecting guitars, in any condition, to be refurbished and donated to Afghan refugee families who have settled in North Carolina.
Across the Cape Fear, agencies that help animals in distress have been busy due to the recent winter storms and bitterly cold temperatures.
Thursday, Governor Roy Cooper visited Wilmington and spoke with commerce officials and local business owners about wind powered energy.
One of the wealthiest women in the world made a donation, that will have a direct impact on students in the Cape Fear. The group ‘Communities In Schools of Cape Fear’, was gifted a large donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
A new law regarding contraceptives is now in effect in North Carolina. Women across the state can choose from two forms of birth control and get it from a pharmacy without a prescription.
According to the Wilmington Police, violent crime was down in 2021, falling by about 16 percent. Homicides decreased by about 29 percent, with robberies and aggravated assaults down 24 and and 20 percent, respectively.
A Wilmington high school freshman has been selected to be part of the Disney Dreamers Academy Program.
Local homelessness non-profit, Eden Village is taking a crucial step toward the promised land.
UNCW and the Scottish Society of Wilmington will be hosting an inaugural bagpipe festival this weekend.
Valentine’s Day is about two weeks away…and it’s a perfect time for a love-themed treat. Our Mom to Mom expert Mandy Williamson has an idea the entire family can enjoy.
A Brunswick county teacher’s assistant was surprised with an award after he saving 16-year-old Matias McCain’s life.
The pandemic has led to a number of shortages over the past two years with the latest being volunteers.
Novant Health and New Hanover Regional Medical Center celebrated their one year partnership anniversary today by unveiling their new facility names.
Tuesday marks the start of the Lunar New Year, the beginning of the calendar year for Southeast and East Asian countries and the year of the tiger!
For more than a decade, Accessible Coastal Carolina Events, Sports, and Service (ACCESS) has been providing some special children and adults in the Cape Fear region unique opportunities to showcase their athletic abilities.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Jaylen Sims says he currently has one thing on his mind: Championship. It’s not far-fetched. The now de facto point forward leads the first-place team in points, rebounds, and is second in assists (shout out Mike Okauru). But more importantly, the Seahawks sit at 9-0 in CAA play and didn’t lose a single game in the…
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — For the 7th year running, Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation is hosting a road race to give participants a heart-healthy way to begin Valentine’s Day weekend. Recently, WB Parks and Recreation Program Supervisor Katie Ryan spoke with Good Morning Carolina’s Donna Gregory about this year’s Valentine Run, scheduled to start at 8 a.m. February 12…
The death of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst has sparked conversations about the importance of raising awareness for mental illness.
North Carolina saw nearly 4,000 overdose deaths in 2021 — nearly 900 more than 2020.
This weekend we went from snow to sun in a matter of hours. Since then, many drivers are working to get their vehicles clean of the brine that was put on the roads.
For those who love video games, prizes, and free beer, listen up! Tuesday, Retroscape video game lounge in Wilmington will host a Mario Kart Tournament at Hi-Wire Brewing.
While the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization is working to make the city more walkable, a more “bikeable” Wilmington could also be on the horizon.
A tennis tournament to be held this spring in Wilmington, to raise awareness of domestic violence, in memory of a local mother of three, who was killed last month in a deadly shooting at the Holly Tree Racquet Club, and her daughter is leading the charge.
Snow treated the Cape Fear to a winter wonderland Saturday morning, blanketing parts of the area that hadn’t seen accumulating snow in more than 4 years.