100-year-old veteran gets COVID-19 booster at Wilmington VA Health Care Center
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) —Wilmington VA Health Care Center hit a milestone, giving a COVID-19 booster to the one of the oldest veterans to get a vaccine locally.
Wilmington’s Jeremiah Murrill featured in two national Chick-fil-A commericals
WWAY was the first to share Murrill's story in 2019.
Chick-fil-A’s Jeremiah Murrill is arguably the most famous drive-thru worker in the country, working right here in Wilmington.
New Hanover High teacher named Southeast Region Teacher of the Year
Abbey Nobles, a high school English teacher at New Hanover High School, has been named the Southeast Region Teacher of the Year for 2022.
Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry helps family 3 years after Florence damage
The Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry uses supervised volunteers to help a homeowner rebuild, after storm damage from hurricane Florence more than three years ago.
Mom to Mom: Creating yarn & stick Christmas tree decorations
Christmas time is near, which means it’s time for joy and time for cheer, by making some home made gifts. In this week’s Mom to Mom, Mandy Williamson shows us how to make a cool decoration using sticks from the back yard. Tags: Mandy Williamson, Mom to Mom
Sheriff: SBI investigating after Pender deputy fatally shoots armed man
The Pender County Sheriff’s Office says it’s on the scene of an officer-involved shooting.
Business donates new home to area families on brink of homelessness
While some are still writing their Christmas lists, one New Hanover County family is getting a warm bed, a new home, and a second chance early this year thanks to a non-profit and an area business.
Saint Nicholas Foundation is helping Santa load his bag for kids, elderly in a record number of counties
Foundation is celebrating 8 years of helping families
The Saint Nicholas Foundation is spreading cheer near and far to make sure no child or elderly person is forgotten at the holidays. The foundation gives toys and gifts to more than 500 people in six states.
Planning Board approves 1,100+ new homes throughout Brunswick County
More than one thousand new homes received the first green light in Brunswick County on Monday night.
More than one thousand new homes received the first green light in Brunswick County on Monday night.
Supply shortages leading to a rise in demand for certain items at thrift shops
As we get closer to Christmas, thrift shops in the area say they are seeing more shoppers than they’ve seen in years.
Local volunteers traveling hundreds of miles to help victims of recent tornado outbreak
People in the Cape Fear are no stranger to the devastation natural disasters can cause, with Brunswick County seeing an EF-3 tornado earlier this year. That’s why many people are heading west to help.
Hundreds enjoy Wilmington Holiday Parade after pandemic cancels year prior
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The year without a Christmas parade has come to an end, and Wilmington made up for lost time with its annual holiday parade filled to the brim with Christmas cheer Sunday night. “It’s our favorite thing to do,” said Kasey Galvin, who claimed a portion of the sidewalk almost an hour before the action started. “We…
Hannah Block Historic USO Center closes out Wartime Wilmington Week
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Sunday, the Hannah Block Historic USO Center closed out it’s Wartime Wilmington Week with a familiar face. The building hosted an informative session on Rosie the Riveter, the symbol of U.S. women during World War II. The session featured slides and storytelling by Wilbur Jones, a local historian, and a performance by Rosie herself. The even…
Wilmington store provides Christmas joy with holiday event featuring Santa Claus
Co-owners want to make event an annual tradition
Visitors to Better Basket along Front Street in Wilmington were treated to a free Christmas holiday event on Saturday.
Thousands of dollars worth of dental work given away as part of ‘Free Dental Care Day’
Dozens of smiles are a little brighter thanks to ‘Free Dental Care Day’ held at CarolinasDentist in Wilmington.
Leland Christmas light house illuminates neighborhood for the last time
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A Leland Christmas staple is lighting up it’s neighborhood for the last time this year. The Ford family’s house on Buff Court is decked with more than 50,000 lights and more than two miles of cable. They’ve turned their home into a Griswold paradise every year since the 90’s, illuminating Leland since 2017. Coast Guardsman Tyler…
Hannah Block Historic USO celebrates 80th anniversary in style
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Hannah Block Community Center had people partying like it was 1941 in Wilmington Friday, encouraging folks to grab their dance shoes and jitterbug for a good cause. The Center celebrated it’s 80th anniversary in style, holding a World War II USO dance from 6:30-9:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Hannah Block Historic Community…
‘I ran for my life’: Bystander attempted to save victims after car crashed into apartment
One UNCW student is speaking out after he witnessed a fatal crash that killed Kelly Prince at the Hawthorne Apartments on Saturday, December 4th.
The next big shortage catching people by surprise? Grave monuments
A surprising shortage of grave monuments is catching many off guard when it comes time to bury their loved ones.
Wilmington puts finishing touches on Riverfront Park, opening its West Garden
The final touches were put on Riverfront Park Friday morning, with dozens turning out for the opening of the West Garden.
Army-Navy football rivalry moves to MetLife Stadium this year only
Honors 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks at World Trade Center
Two seasoned broadcasters talk about the 122nd annual Army-Navy football rivalry, and why it’s so poignant this year to move it to MetLife Stadium, just 10 miles from Ground Zero in Manhattan.
Wilmington non-profit receives $5K donation from national corporation
Christmas came early for a Wilmington non-profit on Thursday afternoon.
Christmas came early for a Wilmington non-profit on Thursday afternoon.
Wilmington woman using her recovery to help others as eating disorder diagnoses increase during pandemic
A study found that newly diagnosed cases of typical and atypical anorexia nervosa per month nearly doubled during the first wave of the pandemic.
Since the pandemic began, there have been countless studies about how the pandemic has impacted stress, anxiety, and depression, but now a new study shows there’s also been an uptick in eating disorders through the pandemic.
Many people rush to buy live Christmas trees
As the holidays get close, some are still searching for the perfect Christmas tree.