Canned food & coat drive held in Leland at Founders Park
The community turned out Saturday in Leland, donating canned food items and coats at a drive held at Founders Park.
Protecting your sensitive plants as freezing temperatures arrive
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The weather across the Cape Fear can change drastically from one day to the next, with temperatures going from the 70s to the 30s in a matter of hours.
Three friends push dying runner in a marathon, helping her finish her race strong
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — This weekend, three Wilmington women are helping their Philadelphia friend, Diane Berberian finish strong, both in a race and in life. Berberian may be legally blind with terminal bone cancer, but the word quit has never been in the 63-year-old marathoner’s vocabulary. So when her cancer came back a third time, she decided it wouldn’t stop…
Local small businesses prepare for rush of holiday shoppers Thanksgiving weekend
Many area small businesses are getting ready for a rush of holiday shoppers Thanksgiving weekend.
Carolina Beach surfer Tony Silvagni wins Saquarema Surf Festival in Brazil
The 2021 Saquarema Surf Festival Longboard Pro tournament was held in Rio de Janeiro over the past several days, showcasing talented surfers from all over the world.
AIDS Memorial Quilt panels to be displayed in Cape Fear
Several groups in the Cape Fear are working together to bring several panels of the Aids Memorial Quilt to the area. They will be on display for a month and go up in advance of World AIDS Day on December 1.
Blueprint Brunswick 2040: Residents see plans for next two decades
The population in Brunswick County continues to grow, and leaders are looking ahead to the future.
Hundreds learn about local careers at CFCC manufacturing day
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — More than 300 students from Pender and New Hanover counties learned about 21 local manufacturing employers, offering a wide variety of different services and positions. With a shipping crisis still affecting the U.S. and skilled workers still needed, the event gave students a chance to learn about options other than four-year universities that provide well-paying…
Is Carolina Beach building bigger and better, or demolishing its history?
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A historic building’s demolition could be the end of an era for North Carolina’s oldest still-existing beach town. It might not look like much now, the plaster is peeling, the paint is fading, but the former reality building on Harper Avenue holds a lot of memories for Carolina Beach locals. According to local, Robbie Johnson,…
Carolina Beach native stars in new Nickelodeon live action movie
The Christmas movie is premiering on Nickelodeon network on Nov. 26 at 7 p.m.
A young woman who grew up in the Cape Fear is starring in a new movie premiering soon.
Community meeting held regarding Michael Jordan health clinics
In February, Jordan gifted $10 million to Novant Health for the project
Underserved communities in New Hanover County will soon get two family health clinics, thanks to basketball legend Michael Jordan.
Local vape shop is one of fifteen in the state NC Attorney General investigates
As North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein prepares to take major actions against the e-cigarette industry, one Wilmington vape shop is in the crosshairs.
Disturbing details released after 9-year-old girl held at knifepoint in New Hanover County
Law enforcement responded to the intersection of Carolina Beach Road and Bozeman Road Tuesday night.
A young girl is alive after being held at knifepoint at a home in New Hanover County Tuesday night, authorities say.
Mom to Mom: Making turkey oatmeal cream pies
Thanksgiving has so many memories and traditions associated with food, and our Mom to Mom pro has a new tradition you might want to start with your children.
Wilmington City Council approves affordable housing project, streetscape improvements
The project will bring 278 affordable housing units to the current site of Starway Flea Market
Several big projects were approved at Tuesday night’s Wilmington City Council meeting, including affordable housing and downtown construction.
Beam raising ceremony held for New Hanover County Government Center
The brand new New Hanover County Government Center is one step closer to being complete with the final beam installed during a ceremony Tuesday afternoon.
WPD introduces virtual response unit to cut down on number of non-emergency responses
The Wilmington Police Department celebrated the official opening of their virtual response unit on Tuesday. Officials are hopeful this new unit will help reduce the number of non-emergency calls officers have to respond to.
To mask or not to mask? Students and parents respond to NHCS’s mask mandate
Mother putting a face mask on her daughter (Photo: Pexels)NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — With New Hanover County Schools deciding to keep it’s mask mandate in place, many families are either outraged, confused, or relieved. Though some students are relieved to keep the mask on, other parents say their kids are gasping for air and change. Mother of five Jane…
Wilmington Police Department introduces ballistics technology to catch more criminals
Officers at the Wilmington Police Department say they’re excited about new ballistics technology they’re hopeful will help solve more gun crimes.
Questions about Medicare? An expert answers, shares resources on where to find help
Growing older means being presented with new challenges and for some, that challenge is navigating Medicare.
Wreaths Across America looks to Remember, Honor, and Teach at Christmas
Wreaths Across America is a national event carried out at more than 2,700 locations in all 50 states, at sea, and abroad. It includes Wilmington National Cemetery, where more than 1,500 gravesites need to be decorated for Christmas.
Pet Pals: 13-year-old Lab/Pitbull mix is looking for a new home
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY)– This week’s Pet Pal is a 13-year-old Lab/Pitbull mix named Simba who is in need of a forever home. According to staff at the New Hanover County Animal Shelter he is very calm, gentle, and loves people. He also enjoys sleeping with thick blankets. If your interested in adopting Simba, adoption hours are weekdays from 11…
County Commissioners vote in favor of ILM military operations, hoping noise and flight patterns will change course
A plane taxis onto an ILM runway. (photo: Matt Bennett)NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — In New Hanover County, residents living near Wilmington International Airport have complained about an increase in military aircraft and excessive noise. Now, a new resolution voted on by county commissioners could continue business with the military with promise of changes ahead. The vote Monday was specifically…
New Hanover County Schools to keep mask mandate in place
The decision came as a surprise to many after the county-wide mask mandate was lifted on Friday
The New Hanover County Board of Education met on Monday to consider lifting the current mask mandate for all students, teachers, and staff.