From birds to fish, plastics floating in the water kill millions of animals annually. Plastic Ocean Project (POP) is a nonprofit that tries to create awareness about plastics in our oceans and they’re hosting a fundraiser later this month at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
Some of the top floral designers from North and South Carolina will be gathering at Wrightsville Beach this weekend to showcase floral creations inspired by art.
A 2-year-old Plott Hound is this week’s Pet Pal.
Two people including a state highway patrol trooper were killed in a traffic crash Monday night.
It’s not too late to start setting New Year’s resolutions. Many around the Cape Fear are looking to improve their fitness this year.
A strong area of low pressure pushed across the Carolinas overnight and into today, leading to wind and flooding damage in parts of the Cape Fear.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Hundreds of people gathered at Wrightsville Beach Saturday morning to take part in the 7th annual Wrightsville Plunge.
As we prepare to enter the new year, we look back on 2021, a year full of attention grabbing headlines and stories we covered.
A week-long in-person event in Wilmington celebrating Kwanzaa has been canceled.
A new market in Wilmington showcasing minority small businesses will be held monthly, beginning next year.
With numbers rising and CDC changing guidelines, many people are wondering what to do if they get a positive test result.
The Cape Fear Model Train Society finished up its annual train expo after welcoming kids of all ages to see more than a dozen model trains made by local experts over the holidays.
Coronavirus cases spiking in the Cape Fear are leading to a mad dash for testing. Thursday, hundreds of cars lined up for hours at New Hanover County Health and Human Services for free rapid tests.
The Wilmington Fire Departmentis asking residents to think twice before choosing to light up the night with fireworks to ring in the new year.
As we prepare to enter the new year, more than a dozen new laws will be going into effect statewide January 1, 2022. Some impact government officials, law enforcement, and the state health plan.
In 2020, Wilmington saw a record-breaking 22 murders in one year. While violent crime went down in 2021, it was still a busy year for law enforcement.
With 2021 at an end, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department is taking a look back to prepare for the year ahead.
Instead of cast getting ready for opening night, Opera House Theater Company is filled with empty chairs and empty tables after a COVID-19 outbreak postponed Footloose the musical.
Across the Cape Fear, the warmer temps are drawing out some animals that usually limit their time wandering around during the winter season, like snakes.
One woman is expressing concerns after a wreath was removed from her loved one’s gravesite, hoping to bring awareness of possible thefts to others.
The final count down of 2021 is on with just days to go until we ring in the New Year, which means it’s time to get ready to celebrate.
With COVID levels spiking after the holidays and New Year’s Eve on it’s way, many are having to make tough decisions when it comes to ringing in the new year.
New Hanover County has adopted the CDC’s updated recommendations for shortened isolation and quarantine times.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — This week’s Pet Pal is a 5-year-old gray Tabby cat.