Local distilleries can now sell liquor Sundays
This week, ABC stores are still prohibited from selling liquor on Sundays in North Carolina, but distilleries like the new Four Hounds Distilling in Carolina Beach can.
Pender County teachers take on additional roles as district feels strain from staff shortage
Pender County Schools struggled with staff shortage before the coronavirus pandemic and now it has only gotten worse. Some teachers are having to step into new roles to fill the empty positions.
Rip current risk increases this weekend as Hurricane Sam spins in the Atlantic
Hurricane Sam is a Category 4 storm that is not expected to strike Bermuda but is forecast bring tropical storm conditions to the territory and other islands.
Wilmington country music fans react to Live Nation vaccine mandate
On Monday, Live Nation will implement a new policy requiring all concertgoers be vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test.
New FEMA plan changes flood insurance rates impacting policyholders in the Cape Fear Region
FEMA is making changes that will impact flood insurance rates across the country, including the Cape Fear Region, which is no stranger to flooding.
UPWA Fright Night 2021 brings women wrestlers to Wilmington
The United Pro Wrestling Association is kicking off October with Fright Night 2021. It is the 14th Annual John J. Iradi Memorial Tag Team Tournament on Saturday in Wilmington.
Arboretum hosts Hispanic and Latino festival Oct. 3
Visitors to the Hispanic and Latino cultural event at the New Hanover County Arboretum will enjoy food trucks, music and other entertainment, children’s games, a scavenger hunt and even a pop-up Covid 19 vaccine clinic.
Public hearing on legislative and congressional redistricting held at UNCW
A public hearing was held Wednesday evening at UNCW regarding legislative and congressional redistricting, a process which will impact future elections in our state.
Proposed development on Cape Fear River would be tallest structure in county
A proposed development on the Cape Fear River could bring a big change to the look of downtown Wilmington.
Flight 22 Prep School offers underrecruited hoopers a second chance at playing college ball
Nathan Faulk started Flight 22 20 years ago. In it’s existence, it’s produced plenty of collegiate talent, and even some professional. But, with 2020 offering different challenges that he, nor any coach, has ever faced, his focus shifted, and an idea was born.
Team of the Week: West Brunswick Trojans
Battling not just opponents on Friday night, but also COVID-19 issues and deaths of recently-graduated former players, Coach Brett Hickman is not satisfied with 1-3, but he likes where his team is at going in to October.
UNCW strings along new interactive art project
If you are looking for a fun project this week, UNCW’s got you covered with its interactive Unity Wheel.
Shallotte man who received an artificial heart has been discharged from the hospital
DURHAM, N.C. (WWAY) — An update on a Shallotte man making history, after receiving an artificial heart transplant nearly 3 months ago, Matthew Moore is out of the hospital and reunited with his family. Matthew Moore is back with his family, while he waits to get a full heart transplant, to replace the artificial heart he received in July at…
More than just grapes: A look inside Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery
Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery in Elizabethtown offers up a lot more than just wine. There are lots of things to do and see while you’re there.
Suspect in deadly hit-and-run on Carolina Beach Road appears in court; friends remember beloved barber and victim
The man accused of a deadly hit-and-run on Carolina Beach Road appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.
North Carolina model redefines industry by starting career in her 70s
Raleigh resident Carolyn Doelling has created the ultimate reboot in retirement by starting a career as a fashion model at the age of 74.
Elizabethtown coffee shop brews off java flights
An Elizabethtown coffee shop has put a fun spin on the way you can get your java fix.
Cub Scout Sign-Up Night looking for new Scouts
Register your boy or girl for Cub Scouts and a lifetime of adventure at the Cub Scout Sign-Up Night at Jungle Rapids in Wilmington on October 5.
Tickets are now available for Pender County’s annual ghost walk
Tickets are on sale now for the award-winning Ghost Walk: Ghosts of Pender’s Past, a haunting tour around Burgaw’s historic cemetery.
Wilmington mayor, council candidates face off over Zoom
Election day is a little more than a month away, and candidates for Wilmington mayor and city council answered questions from the community on Tuesday.
New Hanover has strong performance in home opener
The New Hanover Wildcats have won their first game at Legion for the fall of 2021, defeating the North Brunswick Scorpions 22-19.
New hurricane sensor technology could come to the Cape Fear ahead of the next storm
There are just 9 weeks remaining in official hurricane season, but new sensor technology is ready if we get a late-season storm in the Cape Fear.
At ease: Hundreds remember beloved deputy who died after COVID-19 complications
Tuesday, hundreds of law enforcement officers and residents celebrated the life of David MacAlpine, a New Hanover County Sheriff’s Captain who died of COVID-19.
FEMA sends 4 paramedics to Brunswick Co. to alleviate influx of emergency calls
There’s a need for first responders across the country, including in the Cape Fear region, and FEMA is sending help.