Herd of goats could soon be the newest residents of Boiling Spring Lakes
The city of Boiling Spring Lakes says it has been looking for creative ways to manage vegetation growing on the dry lakes beds until they can be refilled.
62 pints of blood donated in WWAY blood drive, helping critically low levels
Over the course of the pandemic, the Cape Fear’s blood supply has reached critically low levels. Today, WWAY tried to help.
One person dead in Boiling Spring Lakes shooting
One person has died after an argument led to a shooting, according to Boiling Spring Lakes Police.
400+ apartments given green light by Belville commissioners
The Town of Belville is making room for 800+ potential new residents after the commissioners approved a special use permit for a large apartment complex on Thursday night.
The Town of Belville is making room for 800+ potential new residents after the commissioners approved a special use permit for a large apartment complex on Thursday night.
‘Hatred in the eyes’: How racist rage animated Jan. 6 riots
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Cori Bush is no stranger to protests. She spent years marching the streets of St. Louis and Ferguson, Missouri, rising to public office on the strength of her activism. But as the Missouri Democrat looked out the window of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 — only her third day as a member of Congress — she knew…
Locals on both sides of the political aisle remember January 6th
Just one year after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, locals on both sides of the political aisle are remembering that day and hoping we’ve learned from it.
January 6th was historic, but how do educators teach it?
The January 6th riot was a historically massive event, but how do educators teach it going forward?
Churches celebrate the Epiphany with cross dives and holy water to-go
Celebrations are taking place across the Cape Fear as churches memorialize Epiphany, a holiday in Christianity that marks the day Jesus was revealed in the Bible as the Son of God.
Local health official speaks on the omicron variant and herd immunity
With the omicron variant driving record numbers of COVID-19 cases, health officials are working to learn more.
Many construction projects to begin and be completed in Wilmington in 2022
The city is planning a number of construction projects this year, and there are some you should be on the lookout for in the coming months.
VIDEO: Trooper jumps to avoid out-of-control driver in snowstorm
The trooper was responding to a crash on Interstate 80 when another vehicle shot off the road, right at him.
The trooper was responding to a crash on Interstate 80, just west of Laramie, on Tuesday, when another vehicle shot off the road, right at him.
Mom to Mom: Warm and fuzzy jar can help your kids do more good deads
Everyone want’s to start the new year on the right foot, so we found a way for families to do that using their hands.
Waterford residents share concerns on proposed 400+ apartments in their backyards
Many residents in the Waterford community in Leland are concerned about a potential new apartment complex in Belville.
Many residents in the Waterford community in Leland are concerned about a potential new apartment complex in Belville.
Wilmington groups gather to oppose west bank development ahead of county decision
Battleship North Carolina (Photo: Helen Holt/WWAY) (WILMINGTON STARNEWS) -A coalition of Wilmington-area groups gathered on the deck of Battleship North Carolina today to voice their opposition to a text amendment that would allow a new development to move forward on the Cape Fear River’s west bank. The proposed site of the residential and commercial development is sometimes referred to as…
Mask policies being revisited at school districts across the Cape Fear
Across the Cape Fear, school districts have been revisiting mask policies for students and staff. Some districts are bringing back mask mandates and others are keeping masks optional.
Pender County awarded a large grant that will aid in economic development
A grant of half a million dollars is expected to promote economic growth and bring jobs to the area.
New Hanover Community Endowment announces its first CEO
The New Hanover Community Endowment announced that after months of searching, it has named its first president and CEO.
Carolina Beach officer resigns, faces larceny charges
An office with the Carolina Beach Police Department is off the job and could permanently lose his credentials after his arrest on larceny charges.
DA: Deputies will not face charges in deadly Bozeman Road shooting
The New Hanover County District Attorney has announced no one will face charges in a deadly shooting that stemmed from a hostage situation involving a 9-year-old child.
New Hanover County Schools Board reinstates mask mandate
The New Hanover County School Board has voted to reinstate a mask mandate in schools, effective Thursday
The mandate applies inside all school buildings with the exception of active athletic participation.
County moves file system after weight threatens to collapse courthouse
After a hurricane, years of planning, work, and money, the renovated Pender County Courthouse could be facing more trouble.
Pender County non-profit robbed and broken into
In Burgaw, a decades old non-profit was robbed last weekend.
Remembering Wilmington’s last measurable snowfall, 4 years ago and counting
It’s officially been 4 years since the Port City has seen more than a trace of snow.
“We’re getting better at living with it”: Governor Roy Cooper provides update on NC COVID numbers
Governor Roy Cooper held a press conference this afternoon providing an update on COVID numbers and vaccination percentages across North Carolina.