Novant Health provides update on latest COVID numbers across the Cape Fear
Novant Health conducted a media briefing today, discussing the latest on COVID numbers around the area.
Wilmington children’s theater bringing ‘Shrek’ and ‘9 to 5’ to life
Snow Productions Children’s Theater is bringing two popular movies to life on the musical stage in Wilmington this month.
Hoggard’s Newman’s catch going viral on Instagram
The video has almost half a million likes on the House of Highlights Instagram page.
Scorpions building character and football program in Davis’ fourth year
“I think that when we give our best effort and execute to our best ability. It will be a scary sight for defenses,” said senior left tackle Deshawn Perry.
Pints for Preservation to benefit Bellamy Mansion Museum
Hi-Wire Brewing is partnering with Bellamy Mansion Museum, with a dollar sold from every pint donated to Bellamy to raise money for community programs at the museum.
Pet Pals: 2-year-old Boxer Mix looking for her forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is a 2-year-old Boxer Mix.
CFCC looking forward to a successful, fully in-person school year
After going through ups and down over the past year due to the pandemic, Cape Fear Community College says it is on track to have a somewhat normal school year.
UNCW holds convocation for the class of 2025, as campus prepares for a new school year
Students at UNCW are just two days from the official start of the fall semester. The university welcomed the class of 2025 this morning during a convocation ceremony at Trask Coliseum.
Wilmington non-profit working to help Haitians after earthquake
In Wilmington, Haiti Awake is getting ready to help those affected by a recent earthquake.
Historic Wilmington Foundation to host Run Through History 5k and 1-Mile Walk
If you’re looking for a great way to learn about the history of downtown Wilmington, check out the Historic Wilmington Foundation’s (HWF) 2nd annual Run Through History 5k and 1-Mile Walk.
Local church holds a Stuff the Bus event
Sunday, a local church came together with a non-profit organization to donate school supplies to schools in New Hanover and Pender Counties.
Students move in on-campus at UNCW for the fall 2021 semester
UNCW is officially welcoming students on campus for move in day. Heavy traffic was seen around UNCW today and Friday, as parents dropped off undergrads and students to move into on-campus housing.
‘I forgive’: Wilmington grandmother reacts to guilty plea in 2014 witness murder in Duplin Co.
The man who killed Obediah Hester IV pleaded guilty to the 2014 murder on Friday. Several of Hester’s family members spoke in court in Duplin County and WWAY spoke with one of those family members Friday evening.
UNCW welcomes students back to campus for move-in weekend
This weekend, UNCW Seahawks are moving into campus on Friday and Saturday.
NC State Treasurer visits UNCW for NC ABLE month
Today, State Treasurer Dale Folwell visited UNCW’s campus for North Carolina ABLE Month.
Pregnant women encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccine by CDC and Novant Health officials
As the Delta variant continues to spread and restrictions begin again, many questions remain. One important question is the concern over the vaccine and pregnant women.
Senate candidate visits Wilmingtonian small businesses
U.S. Senate candidate, Cheri Beasley visited Wilmington Friday afternoon to meet small business owners across the Cape Fear.
Town of Wrightsville Beach tables discussion on short-term rental restrictions
The Town of Wrightsville Beach is holding off on making any changes to short-term rental regulations.
Whiteville Wolfpack see high ceiling for 2021, hope for a state title run
The Wolfpack historically are a very good football team. However, in the pandemic-shortened season, they had a pedestrian 3-3 record.
But Coach Jarret Price says that’s not the standard, and his team is ready to make a run.
New Pickleball courts coming to Wrightsville Beach
Four new temporary pickleball courts will be coming to the Town of Wrightsville Beach with permanent courts coming at a later date.
Novant Health sees a surge in local COVID-19 hospitalizations and younger people hospitalized
Novant Health says the surge in COVID-19 cases across the state is also being seen locally, as the Delta variant becomes the dominant strain.
Wilmington Parks and Recreation ask residents for feedback to develop a 10 year plan
The City of Wilmington is asking for public feedback, for the future of the Parks and Recreation department.
‘It’s honestly a miracle’: Neighbors describe Ocean Isle Beach fire; fire fighters investigate cause
Towering flames forced more than a dozen people to flee a raging fire at Ocean Isle Beach Wednesday night. Neighbors say it all started with an explosion.
Red Cross warns visitors to grill safely after Ocean Isle Beach fire burns two homes
Wednesday night, fire fighters fought to contain a blaze that burned two houses on Ocean Isle Beach West Boulevard. Though the fire’s cause is still unclear, Ocean Isle Beach Mayor Debbie Smith says fire fighters suspect a propane tank lay close to the garage, between the two structures that burned.