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…
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.
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.
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.
December 1st marks World AIDS Day. In Wilmington, many came together to remember the AIDS epidemic and to honor those lost to the disease.
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 at Cape Fear Community College Emergency Medical Services program got a chance to see a helicopter used for medical transport up close today.
This week’s Pet Pal is a 14-year-old domestic short hair cat name Prissy.
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.
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, 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….
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 is currently experiencing its driest November since 2007, with all of the Cape Fear under dry or moderate drought conditions.
Holiday shoppers were likely glued to their devices, hoping to score online deals on Cyber Monday.
Volunteers are transforming the historic Latimer House into a Winter Wonderland just in time for the holidays.
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.
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.
Dozens of shoppers who love their music on vinyl made their way to Record Bar, looking for deals on Record Store Day.
The Town of Wrightsville Beach held its annual holiday kickoff in front of town hall on Friday evening.
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…
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.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — While many people are at home cooking a turkey, some have to be on standby in case plans go awry on Thanksgiving.
This Thanksgiving, some places got an early start on holiday sales. One store opened its doors at 5pm on the holiday, to help holiday shoppers check off items on their lists.
A restaurant in Wilmington invited in people who are not with family and friends on Thanksgiving. Molly Pitcher’s American Grill opening its doors this afternoon for the holiday.