Brunswick County Commissioners approve $27m spending plan, hear presentations on COVID-19, transportation
On Tuesday the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a guideline to spend $27 million from the American Rescue Plan.
Clear backpacks now required at New Hanover High, district working on crisis communications
Following the shooting at New Hanover High School last week, the school is making a policy change and the district is working to improve its own practices.
Leland Post 68 hosts veterans of the USS Shangri-La in ceremony at USS North Carolina
Dozens of veterans turned out today at the USS North Carolina to honor fellow shipmates of the USS Shangri-La who have died.
Pender County Schools allocates funding to hire more nurses and offer COVID tests on campus
The Pender County Board of Education gathered for a special meeting Tuesday morning, discussing masks in schools, testing, and nurses.
Pet Pals: 3-year old Pitbulll is looking for a forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is a 5-year-old Pitbull who is in need of a new home after being found as a stray.
Late night program getting young men off the streets; connecting them with better opportunities
Leading Into New Communities (LINC) is working to provide a safe space for young men working to better their lives.
Locals enjoy the great outdoors on Labor Day
Across the Cape Fear, crowds decided to spend the day enjoying local parks and spending time with family and loved ones.
Labor Day marks last day of pool time for Wilmington and YMCA
Families enjoyed Wilmington pools Monday, the last day of pool time for some this year.
Fort Fisher celebrating lesser-known WWII history at 80th anniversary ceremony
Fort Fisher is celebrating the 80th anniversary of WWII training exercises that took place at the historic site beginning in 1941.
Thousands venture to area beaches as the unofficial end of summer nears
Thousands of visitors are in town for the Labor Day holiday weekend, with many heading to local beaches to enjoy the unofficial end of summer.
5th Quarter September 3, 2021
Week 3 is in the books. The video of the full show is attached.
Wrightsville Beach businesses expect a tourism boost for Labor Day weekend
In Wrightsville Beach, some local resorts, restaurants, and businesses are anticipating a busy few days, much like the booming business they’ve seen this summer season.
Increase in motorists on the road for Labor Day weekend travel
The roads to and from Wilmington and area beaches were full this afternoon, as tourism and travel pick up this holiday weekend.
New Hanover County Commissioners give board of education access to up $350 million; groups work together to solve gun violence
Today, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met with the Board of Education, law enforcement, and other community officials to discuss this week’s school shooting at New Hanover High School.
School board gets schooled on parliamentary procedure
The New Hanover County Board of Education has come under scrutiny after several recent meetings erupted into chaos, and the board is hoping to put an end to that.
Topsail falls to Northern Nash at home
The Pirates were shut out against the Knights 40-0 Thursday night.
UNCW holds information session on COVID-19 as case numbers climb
A virtual discussion on COVID-19 was held with UNCW faculty and staff on Thursday, featuring a professor from UNC School of Medicine.
Mother of 15-year-old suspect in NHHS shooting incident says her son was bullied
Just three days after a shooting at New Hanover High School that left one student injured, the mother of the 15-year-old suspect is speaking out, saying her son was bullied prior to the incident.
Veteran Suicide Awareness month begins; Hampstead widow speaks out, asks veterans to seek help
Nearly every day, up to 20 veterans will take their own life. Only 30 percent of them will have sought help through veteran resources.
One woman personally affected by this hopes her husband’s story can change that statistic as we enter Veteran Suicide Awareness Month.
US Postal Service holds job fair, hiring thousands
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the US Postal Service. It’s looking for lots of new elves to help over the holidays.
Burgaw Train Depot to host night of murder, mystery and intrigue
If you enjoy mystery and intrigue, Burgaw Parks and Recreation will be hosting an exciting murder mystery dinner later this month.
Fort Fisher State Historic Park to host 80th anniversary World War II experience
Fort Fisher will mark an important anniversary of the state historic site’s lesser-known World War II anti-aircraft training base history this weekend.
911 calls reveal new details in New Hanover High School shooting
911 calls from Monday morning’s shooting at New Hanover High School were released to WWAY on Wednesday, revealing new insight into law enforcement’s response.
Wilmington Marine Corps veteran running 30 miles per day to honor fallen troops
It’s been nearly a week since 13 US service members were killed in a terrorist attack in Afghanistan. Now one local veteran upset by that attack is channeling his frustration into something constructive.