Laney wins state wrestling title
Lead by Mark Samuel, the Bucs won in strong fashion.
Town of Belville rezones 25 acres near Waterford community
Several Leland residents gathered at a Belville Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, speaking out against a proposed rezoning.
Vaccination rates low, COVID-19 cases climbing in Bladen County
Bladen County has returned to the red zone. In the latest update of the county alert map, Bladen is now the only county with a critical amount of community spread of COVID-19.
Wilmington teen wins 125,000 dollar scholarship from COVID vaccine lottery drawing
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy Cohen announced the first winners of the state’s Your Shot at A Million Summer Cash Drawing and Summer Cash 4 College drawings in Raleigh today.
Railroad realignment project attempting to bypass current route from Navassa to the Port of Wilmington
The City of Wilmington is proposing a bypass route for the existing rail line between Navassa and the Port of Wilmington.
Former Carolina Beach Mayor Joe Benson pens first novel “An Unwelcome Arrangement”
Former Carolina Beach Mayor Joe Benson has written his first novel titled “An Unwelcome Arrangement” and is touring the east coast to promote it.
The book is the first in a series of Rose McDougal thrillers.
Spearfishing Tournament wraps up in Wrightsville Beach
Congratulations to Chris Slog, who took home first place overall
Five arrested, one wanted for sexual assault of a minor in Carolina Beach
Five people have been arrested and a sixth person is wanted in connection with sexual assault of a minor in Carolina Beach.
ILM continues to see uptick in travelers
ILM’s deputy director told WWAY, ILM has not yet experienced any impact as a result of any airline staffing issues.
Atkinson murder victim remembered at memorial service
Family, friends, and coworkers gathered next to the old Atkinson High School to hold a memorial ceremony in her memory in the location Price’s body was found.
Dozens enjoy a day of playing in the mud at the Children’s Museum of Wilmington
Each station had a different theme to help children and their parents learn more about the soil and connect with the earth.
‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ event held in Southport to raise awareness for overdose deaths
Dozens of people gathered at the park throughout the morning to support the cause, with some representing loved ones who have died due to an overdose.
Controversial confederate statues removed one year ago, what now?
Questions remain one year later after confederate monuments were removed in the early morning hours of June 25, 2020, in Downtown Wilmington.
One dead; Heavy law enforcement presence investigating at Leland home
There is no active threat to surrounding areas or public safety in general.
Domestic violence shelter in Pender County speaks out following Atkinson domestic violence homicide
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) —The Pender County community of Atkinson, left shaken after Brandy Price’s murder. The suspect in her killing, a man she was allegedly abused by. Her murder is bringing the issue of domestic violence into the spotlight. Executive director of Safe Haven of Pender Inc., Dr. Tracey Ray said incidents like this, stemming from domestic violence have…
Pender County Museum to soon welcome visitors after pandemic shut down
The museum has been closed for at least a year due to the pandemic. Historic documents, clothes, furniture as well as medical and agriculture equipment are on display, giving visitors a look at day-to-day life before the 1950’s.
SMILE! Horse photo bombs maternity shoot in Bolivia
A horse in Bolivia unexpectedly photo bombed a woman’s maternity shoot and it is going to make you smile.
UPDATE: US Marshals shoot wanted Pender Co. murder suspect in Whiteville
The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating an incident at the Whiteville Walmart Thursday afternoon.
Local organization seeks volunteers, funding for Masonboro Island July 4 cleanup
Volunteers and donors needed for cleanup on Masonboro Island after July 4th festivities.
Wrightsville Beach Spearfishing Tournament returns to Cape Fear June 25-27
Scores of the region’s top free diving and SCUBA undersea hunters will compete in the 2021 Wrightsville Beach Spearfishing Tournament
What Did We Miss? Cicada causes driver to crash car
One driver has a new grudge against the cicadas PLUS a bear becomes perilously perched upon a utility pole.
New Hanover County inspector provides insight into Miami building collapse
A deadly apartment building collapse in Florida has many asking what caused the tragedy, and a local building inspector is offering some perspective.
Health officials in Wilmington advise residents to get vaccinated to fight COVID-19 Delta variant
Local health officials continuing the push to get North Carolinians vaccinated, to help fight COVID-19 and the new Delta variant.
Murder shakes small town, banding some together
“She had finally made it, and she was happy. And now she’s gone.”