The developer, Copper Builders, had wanted to create a 4,000-home development called Hilton Bluffs, but the plan has gotten pushback from residents over the past few months.
Wilmington City Council unanimously passed a resolution during its meeting Wednesday night opposing the expansion of Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility in Bladen County.
One member of the UNCW men’s soccer team has played every game like it’s his last because it will be in the near future.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Cassidy Santaguida and Chakema Clinton-Quintana met with New Hanover County Democratic Chair, Jill Hopman, at party headquarters Wednesday — a morning after they learned they might end up on Wilmington City Council. The pair — as well as JC Lyle — are currently in the top three slots for three open seats. Hopman says the potential victory means everything. …
HOLDEN BEACH, NC (WWAY-TV) — The future of a new pier for the town of Holden Beach is in jeopardy Wednesday after voters had their say in the election. More than 350 voters voted ‘no’ on a referendum that would raise more $7 million in bonds to build a new pier. The referendum also could have increased taxes over $31…
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY-TV) – Former Southport Mayor Joe Pat Hatem is celebrating a big win after defeating incumbent Rich Alt after his campaign rode on a promise to bring civility back to the city government. Just one day before Hatem was voted in unofficially, the board of aldermen passed a new public comment policy to address the same issue with…
Topsail head football coach Chris Schmidt has resigned from his position after one season.
A night of storytelling and celebration is taking place Friday at Jengo’s Playhouse as local filmmakers and community leaders come together for Celebrate Immigrant Experiences, an event highlighting short films about identity, belonging and resilience.
Downtown Wilmington will honor military service members this weekend during the annual Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade, an event celebrating the legacy of veterans and active-duty personnel.
This week’s Pet Pal is Boo, a Maltese and King Charles Spaniel mix.
On the night they unveiled their 2025 CAA championship banner, UNCW men’s basketball opened the season Monday with a 106-77 win over Division II Mount Olive.
Last month, the Wilmington City Council passed a resolution earmarking up to $1 million in city funds to acquire an unidentified 120-acre piece of land.
NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, NC (WWAY-TV) — After recent storms and high tides battered beaches in the Cape Fear, the St. Regis Resort in North Topsail is fighting back with a major project to protect its waterfront condos. The St. Regis sent a letter to its residents last week informing them of a $750,000 assessment for an emergency effort to stabilize…
NEW HANOVER, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Board of Elections has been preparing for its big day for six months. They’re testing voting equipment for accuracy, having site visits, and are recruiting poll workers. Kristen Daley is the Voter Education and Communications Coordinator for the New Hanover County Board of Elections. She says that the extensive process ensures that, come election day, all results are concise and correct. “We also conduct a mock election as well to ensure that all of our equipment gives us accurate results on election…
Local beekeepers will put their products on display later this month at the first New Hanover County Beekeepers Association Honey Show at Halyburton Park on November 15.
The race for Southport mayor is up for grabs and both candidates are pushing their agenda until the last day. Rich Alt plans to keep on being mayor by accomplishing his goals. Joe Pat Hatem plans to be mayor once again after losing the last time they faced each other.
Halloween had some tricks and treats during the final week of the regular season for high school football.
There’s still time to place an order for authentic Jewish New York style deli items through the annual “Big Nosh” fundraiser for the Temple of Israel.
Dozens of residents gathered at the Carolina Beach council chambers for a presentation by the Wilmington district of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
The New Hanover girls basketball team eclipsed the 20-win mark last season for the first time since 2018 and are looking to take that next big step.
In their final regular season game, Southeastern Conference champion South Brunswick earned a 1-1 draw against county rival West Brunswick in non-league play.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Area food banks are rushing as a stop to SNAP benefits looms with the lingering government shutdown. Jeff Jackson, North Carolina attorney general visited Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard on Thursday after joining a lawsuit against the Department of Agriculture to release emergency funds. Jackson claims the federal government has a $6 billion emergency fund for situations like…
A local tradition that’s grown in more ways than one is returning next week. Mustaches for Kids Wilmington is kicking off its annual “growing season” to raise money for children’s charities across southeastern North Carolina.
Wednesday marks the beginning of high school basketball practice in North Carolina, in which one program welcomes back a familiar face even though she never really left.