An estimated 22 veterans commit suicide each day in the United States, with countless others facing daily mental struggles after years of combat. The ‘American Family Got Your Six’ organization is setting out to address the issue, inviting dozens of veterans to a retreat in Oak Island.
A neighborhood art crawl will be taking place in one of Wilmington’s oldest neighborhoods this weekend featuring nearly 40 artists.
Pender County has been experiencing substantial growth over the past few years and now we’re seeing the results of that growth, both good and bad.
Two people died Thursday after an airplane crashed outside of Holly Ridge, according to the Holly Ridge Fire Department.
With the FDA approving Moderna and Johnson and Johnson boosters and flu season on the horizon, many people want to know who can get what shots… and when?
With the pandemic causing children to depend heavily on online learning, doctors say the additional screen time and reduced physical activity is leading to more children being obese.
In Brunswick County, Sunset Beach Town Council members are responding to comments former member Jan Harris made in a dramatic resignation from the council during this week’s meeting.
One area non-profit is partnering with the district attorney and the probation and parole office’s in Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender Counties to hold a program giving young adults with minor offenses a fresh start.
Three schools in the Cape Fear Region have been named 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools for their efforts to reduce their environmental impacts, teach students how to live sustainably, and be good stewards of the environment.
One long-time local business in Columbus County may be in jeopardy if the plans to build a roundabout at a busy intersection come to fruition.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — You might have noticed some of your favorite items missing from store shelves, as many businesses across the Cape Fear and the nation are being impacted by supply chain issues. Executive director of the North Carolina State Ports, Brian Clark, says a chain of delays is fueling the supply chain issues. Vessels that stop at other…
With a supply chain crisis around the world and in the Cape Fear, there’s more need than ever for truck drivers in our area. With more than 230 programs, Cape Fear Community College has rolled out an expanded truck driving program to help.
Halloween is almost here which means it’s time to help your kids get ready for some tricks and treats.
The Stallions are 17 and 0, and conference champions after defeating Whiteville on Senior Night.
Thefts involving valuable metals are on the rise. Now, some thieves are taking things a step further, stealing bronze flower vases from gravesites and selling them for scrap metal. It’s something one grieving mother is trying to keep from happening to anyone else.
After being cancelled for the past two years due to a hurricane and the pandemic, the Operation North State annual ‘Peer Fishin’ Festival’ is back at the Ocean Crest Pier in Oak Island.
Four years ago, one of those chemicals (GenX) was found in our drinking water in the Cape Fear River. A recent study has given rise to more concern surrounding the ‘forever chemicals’.
While we all know sharks live in the ocean, capturing a close encounter with them is a neat experience.
A Columbus County teen has died due to complications from COVID-19.
This week’s Pet Pal is a 1-year-old Siberian Husky named Sky and is in need of a forever home after being found surrendered by her owner.
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center holds a contactless drop off event for prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Signs of the 2021 Cape Fear Fair and Expo are now visible near the Wilmington International Airport, where workers began preparations on Sunday.
Dozens of people turned out Monday for an event years in the making, celebrating the completion of a path connecting Founders Park to North Brunswick High School.
Monday’s New Hanover County Commissioner meeting grew tense when the conversation turned to violence prevention in the Cape Fear.