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…
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…
Tomika Jackson gives us a rundown of What’s Happening across the Cape Fear region the weekend of October 24th-26th.
Onya Gardner, the President of the Alpha Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Co-chair Cassandra Crumdy sit down to discuss the rich history of the Debutante program.
Wilmington City Councilwoman Salette Andrews spoke with WWAY for the first time since announcing her campaign to run for County Commissioner next year earlier this month.
Less than a year after implementing changes that aimed to improve bus routes in Wilmington, WAVE Transit is reevaluating its routes again.
NEW HANOVER, NC (WWAY) — 28-year-old Sydney Mathis and 42-year-old Stephanie Daniels have been friends for years. Sydney was born with Polycystic Kidney Disease, which runs through her mom’s side of the family. After giving birth to her daughter in 2019, she struggled with Covid-like symptoms, and those symptoms were finally diagnosed as another disease. “It was Lupus,…
NAVASSA, NC (WWAY-TV) — The Brunswick County board of commissioners approved an agreement between the Navassa police department and Brunswick County sheriff’s office. Since May, the town has been without a police department, marking the second time in recent years Navassa has operated without a full time officer. Since then, Brunswick County deputies have handled patrol in the town as…
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — The Cape Fear Garden Club distributed nearly $70,000 to New Hanover County non-profits on Wednesday. The funds were given to organizations that help with the beautification, conservation, or education of the area. These funds were given from the Azalea Garden Tour and distributed at Cape Fear Country Club Bonnie Mitchell, the education coordinator for the North…
The fight for 2nd place in the Carolina Coast football standings is winding down with New Hanover in sole possession of it with two games to go.
Claire McCollough, a first-grade teacher at Porters Neck Elementary School, has been named WWAY’s Teacher of the Month for October, recognizing her dedication to her students and her creative approach to teaching.
Homes and properties deemed “unfit for human habitation” are brought before the City Council to determine whether the property should be repaired or vacated and demolished.
WCA boys soccer is off the the NCCSA 2A semifinals with a win over Faith Christian at home on Tuesday.
After getting swept in their regular season matchups, Coastal Christian boys soccer got their revenge by taking down Cape Fear Academy on the road in the NCISAA 3A semifinals.
Coming off a first round bye, Topsail volleyball used the rest well as they swept Wake Forest at home in the Class 7A playoffs on Tuesday.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — Veterans looking for employment were invited to a hiring event Tuesday with New Hanover County NC Works. The “Job-toberfest” was held at the Wilmington National Guard Armory. The event offered opportunities for veterans to connect with job opportunities in career paths like project management, human resources, transportation, government, and many more. Christopher Lindsay, a veteran career…
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY-TV) — Steep sand cliffs have scarred the coast in Wrightsville Beach following a Nor’easter two weeks ago. While the town has erected sand ramps as an easy entry to the beach the Wilmington Army Corps is assessing the beach Tuesday to determine next steps. “If the damage is bad enough we’ll do a more detailed assessment…
This week’s Pet Pal is Coco, a 8-month-old Labrador/Retriever mix.
Another Monday means another time to count down the top three performers from the week prior in the latest installment of Winning Ways.
Carolina Coast Conference boys soccer play entered its penultimate week on Monday, where Topsail won at home against North Brunswick 3-1.
The town council voted unanimously to enact the ban taking effect immediately. Failure to comply with the ban will result in a Class 3 misdemeanor and a fine of $500 per day, but some residents don’t think the fine is enough.
NEW HANOVER, NC (WWAY) — Marvin is Ashley High School’s K-9 and is certainly the superstar of the school. He is part of the partnership between New Hanover County Schools and the Sheriff’s Office, which has K-9 teams at e ach of the high schools. Lieutenant Dean Olinger works closely with the county’s school resources officers. “We want to…
Wilmington Police say there’s been more people struck and killed by drivers this year than last year.
After the tragic shooting in Southport that left three dead and multiple people injured the community is wondering whether there should be a permanent memorial.