NC state budget for 2022 fiscal year highlights incentives for the film industry
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — After a strong year in North Carolina, the state budget is presenting incentives that are changing for film makers.
New Hanover Co. health officials monitor new COVID variant; continue to build Pandemic Operations Team
As information regarding the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to develop, New Hanover County Health and Human Services is encouraging you to stay vigilant in the fight against COVID-19, potential variants, and the seasonal flu.
Joggers line walkway to celebrate 97-year-old’s birthday
Carolina Beach locals lined a walkway to celebrate a woman’s 97th birthday Thursday.
Planning board denies rezoning for potential riverside hotel
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Thursday evening, the New Hanover County Planning Board voting to deny rezoning land by the battleship to be riverside urban mixed use, putting developers’ plans to build a riverside hotel on hold. These plans included three towers more than 240 feet tall across from Wilmington’s downtown. Though some believe the hotel and zoning could bring…
Local residents and health officials react to the new COVID-19 omicron variant
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As the cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant becomes a big topic of conversation, with reported cases of the variant appearing in the United States, there are a lot of questions surrounding it.
Salvation Army of Cape Fear red kettle campaign and angel tree program are underway
One charity with a goal of giving those in need a bright and merry season, has a large goal this holiday season to raise funds to help its programs.
Community voices thoughts on use of New Hanover Community Endowment funds
More than 60 non-profit directors, community leaders, and concerned citizens signed up to speak at the second New Hanover County Endowment public input meeting. With almost $1.3 billion at stake, speakers made their case for grants that will be given out next year.
“Their lives were taken from them.”: Locals remember and reflect on World Aids Day
December 1st marks World AIDS Day. In Wilmington, many came together to remember the AIDS epidemic and to honor those lost to the disease.
New NC law impacts local ice cream shop in Wilmington
More than two dozen laws are going into effect in North Carolina on December 1, 2021, and one is impacting a local ice cream shop. The change took them by surprise, and it involves new alcohol regulations.
Students in CFCC’s EMS program got a close look at a medical transportation helicopter
Students at Cape Fear Community College Emergency Medical Services program got a chance to see a helicopter used for medical transport up close today.
Pet Pals: 14-Year-old domestic short hair cat is looking for a new home
This week’s Pet Pal is a 14-year-old domestic short hair cat name Prissy.
Mom to Mom: Creating your own Christmas tea towels
Now that the two biggest spending days of the holiday season are behind us you might be looking for other gift ideas that could be a little more customized.
Carolina Beach Mayor LeAnn Pierce discusses frustration with decision to begin year-round parking
With a 3-2 vote by Carolina Beach Town Council, you have to pay to park at Carolina Beach year round, starting in the fall of 2022. The off season rate will be $2 per hour and $10 per day.
Tabor City fire burns house to the ground, severely burning family
TABOR CITY, NC (WWAY) — A family is in the hospital and a little girl is being called a hero after their Tabor City home burnt to the ground overnight. According to Columbus County Fire Marshal Shannon Blackman, the fire started just before 1am Monday morning at 145 CH Buffkin Avenue, originating from a space heater in a child’s room….
‘There are no winners in this’: Family reacts to guilty plea in Brunswick Co. cold case
Bryan Lee O'Daniels pleaded guilty for the murder of Timothy Smart in 1995 in Boiling Spring Lakes
After more than 25 years, a family receives closure after the man who killed their missing loved one pleads guilty in a Brunswick County courtroom.
Wilmington Fire Department discusses fire safety as drought conditions worsen
Wilmington is currently experiencing its driest November since 2007, with all of the Cape Fear under dry or moderate drought conditions.
Wilmington businesses still recovering from pandemic, offering holiday deals on Cyber Monday
Holiday shoppers were likely glued to their devices, hoping to score online deals on Cyber Monday.
Holiday shoppers were likely glued to their devices, hoping to score online deals on Cyber Monday.
Volunteers working hard to transform the Latimer House into winter wonderland
Volunteers are transforming the historic Latimer House into a Winter Wonderland just in time for the holidays.
Santa Claus makes his return to The Cotton Exchange in Wilmington
Santa Claus is back at The Cotton Exchange this year after being forced to remain at the North Poled in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Kure Beach holds annual Holiday Market at Ocean Front Park
Hundreds of people turned out in Kure Beach Saturday to browse the locally made, unique items for sale in Ocean Front Park as part of the town’s Holiday Market.
Holiday shoppers rush to a Wilmington store for Record Store Day on Black Friday
Dozens of shoppers who love their music on vinyl made their way to Record Bar, looking for deals on Record Store Day.
Annual holiday kickoff held in Wrightsville Beach
The Town of Wrightsville Beach held its annual holiday kickoff in front of town hall on Friday evening.
Black Friday shoppers swoop up early bird deals
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hours before Target’s Black Friday sale at 7 am, the parking lot stood quiet with just one car idling, a woman on a mission for her grandkids in the driver’s seat. “I’ve been trying to get the giant, large teddy bear that they have every year,” she smiled. “There’s only a few of them that get…
Tips to avoid Black Friday rip offs and other holiday shopping crimes
This holiday season, don’t let criminals turn your shopping into something that’s not merry and bright. WWAY talks with Wilmington, NC Police Lt. Leslie Irving to find out ways to safeguard yourself, and your purchases all season.