County manager discusses school safety plans after New Hanover High shooting
New Hanover County Commissioners continued their conversation on preventing violence in schools in their meeting Monday morning.
New billing cycle coming in October for CFPUA customers
Since its founding in 2008, CFPUA has issued bills on a bi-monthly basis. Now — it’s switching to monthly billing.
Wilmington launches pilot project to connect homeless to services
Work is underway to connect those who are homeless in Downtown Wilmington with social services as part of a pilot project developed in collaboration between the City of Wilmington and the Wilmington Downtown, Inc.
Turning the Tide aims to teach employers how to retain and recruit good workers
Many businesses that were shuttered during the pandemic are reopening but a number of them are struggling to retain and hire new employees.
New novel features Cape Fear area landmarks
Author Mark Grady, from Southeast North Carolina, discusses his inspiration for the new novel, “Mailbox by the Sea”, now available on line.
Police vehicle procession to Battleship NC kicks off the national police dog K-9 trials
This evening, you may have seen dozens of blue lights caravanning down Carolina Beach Road, with multiple law enforcement agencies K-9 units from across the country in town, for a chance to compete for top dog.
Local motorcycle club in Wilmington holds a memorial ride in remembrance of 9/11 victims
Dozens of motorcyclists in a local club with members who are current and former firefighters, rode in remembrance of more than 300 firefighters who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks, 20 years ago.
Many people gather in downtown Wilmington for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Today you may have seen a sea of green in downtown, where many people gathered for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival to celebrate “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day”.
The first coding center for kids in Wilmington holds an open house
The first coding center for kids in the area has officially opened up shop, and today it welcomed parents and kids to check out a fun way to learn about coding.
‘Love Me, Don’t Hurt Me’ event held to tackle issue of children’s safety in schools
Keeping children safe at school is a growing concern around the country and the Cape Fear. An event was held Saturday at the Derick Davis Center at Maides Park to take on the issue, with the theme being ‘Love Me, Don’t Hurt Me’.
Hundreds turn out for the annual Dragon Boat Regatta in Carolina Beach
Dozens of people competed for the top trophy and bragging rights in the annual Dragon Boat Regatta race Saturday afternoon.
WWAY 5th Quarter September 17, 2021
Week 5 is in the books, and so is Week 1 of conference play for MEC opponents.
Work session held by New Hanover County to discuss safety against violence in schools
Three weeks after a shooting at New Hanover High School, and two weeks after New Hanover County Commissioners passed a motion allocating up to $350 million for school safety, the county held a work session today to discuss safety goals.
Now that U.S. pandemic unemployment payments are over, are more people applying to jobs?
Just after federal pandemic unemployment benefits ended, the Cape Fear is seeing an increase in job seekers.
Local furniture maker preserves historic Clemson tree as a table
A piece of Clemson football history could be returning home, all thanks to a Wilmington furniture maker.
World War I living history event at N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport
The N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport to host a living history weekend Sept. 18-19 featuring reenactors, authors and documentarians highlighting the World War I era.
Leland woman says metal object fell from bridge, hit her car, NCDOT responds
A Leland woman says she had a “final destination moment” when driving under the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation is responding.
Town of Leland to pay developers $140k to speed up home construction
The Town of Leland will give developers of a new subdivision $140,400 to speed up construction.
Wilmington event raises $90k for Make-A-Wish, features celebrity guest
An event in Wilmington on Thursday raising money for a good cause more than doubled its donation goal, thanks to the help of a celebrity guest.
Wilmington Cargo District packs in dozens of local businesses
Ever want to run you own business out of a shipping container? This small business week, the Wilmington Cargo District is expanding and giving local businesses a chance to grow.
City installs system to reduce toxic algae bloom at Greenfield Lake
The City of Wilmington has installed a new aquatic system to reduce the ongoing toxic algae bloom affecting Greenfield Lake.
The Cape Fear Collective releases its Inclusive Economy Report on the Cape Fear region
A new report released by the Cape Fear Collective identifies issues with the region’s economy.
Governor Cooper explains decision to veto riot bill
House Bill 805 aimed to put harsher sanctions on men and women who damage property, loot, injure, or kill others, especially emergency workers, while apart of a protest or riot.
The bill is back in the North Carolina Senate after Cooper vetoed it Friday.
Mom to Mom: How to make healthy meals in minutes
After a long day, getting dinner on the table can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be a struggle to plan healthy meals you can make in minutes.