Southport mayoral candidates face-off in candidate forum
The League of Women Voters hosted a Mayoral and Board of Aldermen candidate forum in Southport on Thursday evening, moderated by WWAY’s Randy Aldridge.
Recyclops to offer Uber-like curbside pickup service in Leland
Leland residents will soon have a new option for curbside recycling pickup after the town terminated its contract with GFL in June.
Home Sweet Home: Woman donates tent full of memories to local homeless ministry
A tent, a Facebook post, and a woman with a heart for the homeless is going viral.
Lawsuit: Cape Fear Academy ignored bullying, harassment claims among girls
A lawsuit has been filed against Cape Fear Academy in Wilmington claiming it failed to address reported bullying and harassment claims.
Wilmington Parks and Recreation launches an online survey to develop a 10 year plan
The City of Wilmington wants residents to share their thoughts on what they would like to see the city’s parks and recreation department do in the next 10 years.
The Salvation Army of the Cape Fear is now accepting applications for its Angel Tree program
The Salvation Army of the Cape Fear is gearing up for the holiday season, with its Angel Tree Program, but supply chain issues are threatening to make this year’s campaign even more challenging.
Six candidates for Leland Town Council face off in forum
Six candidates competing for two seats on Leland Town Council faced off in a forum Wednesday night moderated by WWAY’s Randy Aldridge.
Team of the Week: New Hanover Wildcats
The Wildcats have had anything but a traditional schedule this season. Between COVID and a school shooting, there’s plenty of adversity coming from off the field.
Firefighter raising money for mental health coping classes
According to a national study, last year more first responders died from suicide than in the line of duty. In Wrightsville Beach, firefighter Mo Peacock is trying to change that.
Schools across the Cape Fear are being impacted by food supply
Many schools across the Cape Fear are having to adapt their lunchroom menus because of supply chain issues.
Fastest growing town in NC prepares for population to triple by 2045
Leland is one of the fastest growing towns in North Carolina, almost doubling its population since 2010, potentially tripling it by 2045. But is it ready to accommodate so many people and the effects that could follow?
NHSO sees increase in owner surrenders at animal shelter
The pandemic has impacted many people physically, emotionally, and financially — leaving some people with difficult decisions to give up things that they love.
Mom to Mom: Pop Fidget tools helping kids learn
In this weeks Mom to Mom we have a way for you to re-purpose a toy, and help your little ones learn in a fun new way.
Library to host panel highlighting men of color in the Revolutionary War and Civil War
The Pender County Library will host an online a panel of genealogist-historians for a discussion of the role of men of color from southeastern North Carolina in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
Wildcats dominate Vikings in rivalry soccer match
New Hanover celebrated senior night well.
Unruly crowd demands entry to NHC Board of Education meeting, mask mandate remains in place
A large group of people gathered outside Tuesday’s New Hanover County Board of Education meeting, demanding to be let in while also refusing to comply with the mask mandate.
Cape Fear’s first build-for-rent neighborhood coming to the Riverlights community
Construction on the area’s first single family homes rental community is now underway in Wilmington’s Riverlights community, for people interested in a neighborhood of all renters.
Wilmington teams up with non-profits to end local food deserts
The City of Wilmington announced it will invest $200,000 from the American Rescue Plan funds into combatting food insecurity and eliminating food deserts, partnering with local non-profits to do it.
Violent crimes in Wilmington down significantly after record-breaking year
Wilmington Police say violent crime is down significantly in the city this year.
Film and tv employees continuing to work during possible film set strike
Just one day after film and television workers voted to authorize a possible strike, people are still working on sets across the Cape Fear.
Pet Pals: 4-year-old Pointer is looking for a new forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is a four year old Pointer mix named Brutus.
Columbus County farmers begin harvesting fall crops
Area farmers are switching gears from harvesting summer crops to fall ones.
Fire Prevention Week provides tips to keep you and your family safer
So far in 2021, there have been 100 fire-related deaths across the state. Wendy Giannini-King with the Wilmington Fire Department says there’s a simple way to keep that number from growing.
Non-profit looks to bring hope to Chadbourn youth
The mission of a newly opened non-profit in Columbus County has its mission in its name; the First Hope Foundation celebrated its ribbon-cutting on Sunday and is now working to get children in the door.