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.
A local church teamed up with a Pender County high school on Thanksgiving to distribute hot dinners to those in need.
In all their time as marines, neither has seen a Thanksgiving like this. They say the gesture could be enough to help younger members transition to being away from home.
Wilmington police are investigating a report of shots fired on Market Street in Downtown Wilmington.
The right holiday gift can provide comfort and convenience for a person living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association has some seasonal tips to help you choose the perfect present.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The day before Thanksgiving is typically the biggest travel day ahead of the holiday and this year is no exception.
TABOR CITY, NC (WWAY) — In Columbus County, an investigation is ongoing after one Tabor City prisoner died of an overdose, two correctional officers resigned, and one was arrested for smuggling drugs. 31-year-old Dustin Goodson overdosed in Tabor City Correctional Facility November 16, dying days later in McLeod Loris hospital. Now, an investigation into prison drug smuggling, which officers said…
Home surveillance footage caught a deer attacking a dog Monday in Charlotte.
Officer Stephen Watson with New Hanover County Animal Services gives tips for keeping your pets food-safe during hectic holiday meals featuring foods we all enjoy, but can harm our pets.
Pack your patience! The holiday travel season is upon us, with AAA estimating 53.4 million people will spend Thanksgiving away from home.
Three units in Lighthouse Landing, and one home on North Bald Head Wynd were severely damaged by the flames.
Two scientists at the University of North Carolina Wilmington are doing life-changing research to create a new treatment for breast cancer.
Pierce says the town has been looking to purchase the remainder of Freeman Park for over 3 years, finally coming to an agreement last week to pay $7 million dollars for the last portions of land, clearing the way for government help with future beach renourishment efforts.
WWAY Storm Track 3 meteorologists are forecasting a hard freeze across the Cape Fear region tonight.
Thanksgiving is still a few days away, but some in the Cape Fear are already looking ahead to Christmas.
The Wilmington Police Department continues to investigate a mass shooting on Kidder Street in April during a party.
Authorities have released new details surrounding the hostage situation that turned deadly in New Hanover County earlier this month.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Sunday, a group of friends pushed their friend with terminal bone cancer through the Philadelphia marathon for one last race. The three Wilmington women, Angela Purvis, Maleia Tumolo, and Nicole Perry helped Diane Berberian roll 26.2 miles Sunday. After pushing her wheelchair, nicknamed “the chariot”, the runners helped Berberian out of her chair and assisted her…
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — With more people traveling this year, many are trying to figure out what to do with their pets. With local dog hotels reporting a record year, pet-owning last minute travelers could be in the dog house. “We’ve gotten a lot of calls after being booked out. They are pretty shocked, because they’re saying the same…
Cape Fear Community College offers a wide variety of programs and course work, but their electrical lineworker training program has seen a steady increase in interest over the past several years.
Taking an individualized approach to holiday planning can help reduce stress and anxiety for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and their caregivers.