Team of the Week: Hoggard a win away from perfect regular season
Nine wins down, just one to go for Hoggard in the regular season.
WHQR holding pledge drive to raise money, following federal funding cuts
About $175,000 or 8.5% of WHQR’s annual budget is now gone due to the Senate-amended Recissions Act, passed back in July.
‘We want some answers;’ Whiteville residents demand city response to prevent flooding
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY-TV) – Many Whiteville residents and business owners attended a heated city council meeting Wednesday night as several of them demanded a response to recent flooding. “We’re here to stand we want some answers and we want them now, we don’t know what the hold up is,” said Elizabeth Kasitati, owner of the Donut Shop and Restaurant said….
Wilmington couple worry about loved ones in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa
Nigel Wood and his wife Nordia Rose-Wood have seen many photos and videos of Melissa hitting the island, sent by family and friends as the storm progresses north across Jamaica.
Healthcare leaders gather in Wilmington for summit on policy, AI and workforce growth
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — Healthcare leaders, educators and policymakers from across the state met in Wilmington on Tuesday to discuss the future of healthcare in the area. The East Coast Healthcare Summit was hosted at the Hotel Ballast. Various speakers discussed topics such as federal and statewide policy decisions and the impact artificial intelligence has on health care. Panelists also…
UNCW conducts investigation at Polar Ice House following club hockey medical evaluations
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – UNCW may have had a 5-3 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday night, but multiple team players were treated for breathing issues and chest pain. However they weren’t the only ones. Hours before their game the Junior Seahawks took the ice. A parent who wants to remain anonymous told WWAY their 14-year-old has repeatedly gone to…
Pet Pals: Playful and affectionate Chihuahua mix looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Pikachu, a 7-month-old Chihuahua mix
WWAY’s Winning Ways October 27, 2025
Another Monday means another time to count down the top three performers from the week prior in the latest installment of Winning Ways.
Local hockey players evaluated for breathing issues, chest pain; cause under investigation
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Several members of UNCW and Virginia Tech club teams sought medical attention after a game Saturday at Polar Ice House Wilmington. “I king of noticed some of the symptoms and a little bit heavy breathing, a little bit of the chest tightness,” said Eric Wright, a referee. During the game Saturday night, Wright was one of…
Laney draws Hoggard 4-4 to end Vikings’ perfect run in CCC play
On a rainy field at Buccaneer Stadium, Laney earned a 4-4 draw against Hoggard on Monday.
Brunswick Co. commissioner heads to D.C. to advocate for disaster relief bill
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — Despite the federal government shutdown, some local leaders including a Brunswick County Commissioner are in Washington D.C. this week. They are pushing congress to pass the “Fixing Emergency Management for Americans” Act. The so-called “FEMA Act” aims to reform and strengthen disaster response across the country. Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams is apart of the “Intergovernmental…
Food banks brace for crisis ahead of SNAP benefits suspension
NEW HANOVER, NC (WWAY) — “We keep having another worst-case scenario,” says Amy Beros. Amy Beros is the President and CEO of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. As colleagues and volunteers worked on meals that will be offered at pop-up food markets in surrounding counties, she’s worried about catching up to the quickly growing demand for…
Daughter shares heartbreak after mother’s arrest in credit union robbery
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY-TV) – As Crystal Anderson sits on a knitted blanket her mother made for her, she looks back at the childhood she once had. Her mother, Rhonda West had her when she was just 16-years-old. Despite being a teenaged mother, Anderson said she was a good mom. “She was always at my dance competitions, she coached…
New Hanover Co. NAACP hosts ‘Souls to the Polls’ march
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – The New Hanover County NAACP hosted a march on Sunday encouraging residents to get to the polls for early voting. The statewide march called “Souls to the Polls” started around on Red Cross Street. Several electoral candidates participated in the march to Cape Fear Community College. LeRon Montgomery, president of the New Hanover County NAACP said…
IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina Brings Thousands of Athletes and Visitors to Wilmington
The Ironman 70.3 North Carolina triathlon took place Saturday with nearly 3,000 athletes and almost 1,400 volunteers.
The 5th Quarter October 24, 2025
Week Ten of high school football season is the second to last before the playoffs start.
Stepbrother of murdered locksmith speaks out after suspect’s release on bond
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — John Banks, on the right, is the stepbrother of Randy Stewart Jr, pictured on the left. “You know, I’m very sad. I was shocked,” said Banks. Randy Jr., who owned Stewart Enterprises Locksmith Service, was attending a service call at the home of Brian Reed Grant on July 23rd, when he was shot…
Children’s Museum of Wilmington launches first Eek! Week Festival
The Children’s Museum of Wilmington is celebrating Halloween with its first-ever Eek! Week, a weeklong festival featuring themed activities, crafts, and treats for children and families.
Hundreds of Brunswick County residents attend NCDOT hearing on Carolina Bays extension project
Hundreds of Brunswick County residents gathered at the Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center in Sunset Beach to learn more about the Carolina Bays extension project.
New Hanover edges Laney 2-1 to split season series
The Wildcats got their revenge on Thursday when they picked up a 2-1 road win at Laney.
UNCW women’s golf ready for Landfall Tradition Collegiate Invitational
Friday through Sunday, UNCW women’s golf will host the Landfall Tradition Collegiate Invitational for their only home meet of the fall.
‘We’re forward focused;’ New WPD chief shares first impressions and priorities
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – One month ago Wilmington’s new police chief, Ryan Zuidema took officer after he was unanimously appointed in August. WWAY sat down with him to hear what his first impressions are of the department and what his priorities are going forward. “I did a ride-along when I was 19-years-old and that sold me for it the last…
Wilmington-based AI company to bring new jobs with $300M investment
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY-TV) — An AI software company is planning to bring more jobs to the Wilmington area. Vantaca, a Wilmington-based tech company, serves homeowner and community associations across the country. The company recently received over $300 million from a private equity firm to expand their operations. Ben Currin, the CEO of Vantaca said half of all their employees…
WHAT’S HAPPENING: October 24th – 26th
Tomika Jackson gives us a rundown of What’s Happening across the Cape Fear region the weekend of October 24th-26th.