Wilmington leaders pass 2021-2022 budget with new tax rate, increased stipends
Wilmington City Council passed the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget on Tuesday. It goes into effect on July 1.
It’s ‘the people, not the building’: How churches navigated the pandemic
Many houses of worship are back open after closing their doors during the pandemic, but most never really shut down at all.
WATCH: Storms dropping hail across the Cape Fear; Severe Thunderstorm Watch through this evening
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The National Weather Service has placed the entire Cape Fear under a severe thunderstorm watch through 7:00 pm today. The main threats will be damaging winds and large hail. Several storms have already produced hail across the area. (Photo: Briena Jackson) Tune in to WWAY News beginning at 5:00 for the latest updates on the storms…
Pet Pals: 5-year-old Doberman / German Shepherd Mix is looking for a forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is a 5-year-old Doberman / German Shepherd Mix.
Carolina Beach Mayor discusses choice to remove trash cans from beaches
Earlier this year the Town of Carolina Beach announced it would remove most trash cans from beaches in an effort to cut down on littering. So how well is the plan working?
#UNSOLVED: Video shows car following victim before deadly shooting in Wilmington
Wilmington Police are still looking for answers in an unsolved shooting death that happened early Christmas morning in 2020.
New Hanover County reacts to 600,000 COVID-19 deaths in US
The United States is set to mark another grim milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic as we approach 600,000 deaths due to the virus.
Local Israelis and Palestinians on Netanyahu ousting
With 12 years of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu coming to a close and the rise of a new coalition of political groups across the spectrum, local Israelis and Palestinians are holding their breath.
Southport Howe Street project entering final stages of road construction
Road construction is still ongoing along Howe Street in Southport, six months after the sewer line replacement project began.
Annual Pride Event held at ‘The Husk’ in downtown Wilmington
Today, a bar in downtown, The Husk, celebrated Pride Month with an annual event. The bar teamed up with Duck & Dive and Port City Pride to host the event.
The Carolina Bengals minor league football team holds its first team tryouts
A new minor league football team in the Cape Fear area, that says it has an NFL attitude, held tryouts in preparation for its upcoming summer season.
Family and friends gather to celebrate Jean Beasley’s retirement from sea turtle hospital in Surf City
Many people gathered on the front lawn of the the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue And Rehabilitation Center to honor and celebrate the hospital’s founder, Jean Beasley, as she enters retirement.
4th Annual Cape Fear Hooley Under the Bridge held at Waterline Brewing Co.
Today, the Wilmington St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee held the Cape Fear Hooley Under the Bridge, which was the 4th annual Irish Music Festival.
‘Vax and Snacks’ event held to provide more people with access to the COVID-19 vaccine
A COVID-19 ‘Vax and Snacks’ event took place Saturday in Wilmington at the NHCO Health and Human Services building.
Hurricane Expo held at the Leland Town Cultural Arts Center to prepare the public for another active season
The town of Leland hosted its inaugural Hurricane Expo Saturday at the Cultural Arts Center from 10:00 until 2:00.
Carolina Beach’s rides are up… and almost running
Carolina Beach’s amusement rides are up, but not running yet.
Locals organize Juneteenth dance challenge for a good cause
Members of the Wilmington community are dancing for joy, and for a good cause.
Downtown Wilmington sees an uptick in foot traffic as the summer season kicks off
Today many people were walking the streets of Downtown Wilmington, enjoying the warm temperatures, restaurants, and shopping at local stores.
The Bellamy Mansion Museum is in need of volunteers
The Bellamy Mansion and Museum in Wilmington needs your help, as it desperately needs volunteers.
Maritime museum aims to include everyone in new LGBTQ exhibit
The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Southport worked for several hours today to open a new exhibit aiming to represent the entire community through colorful and unique art.
U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament founding member “Buddy” Rudd dies
A big piece of the annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament in Southport will be missing this year. The tournament announced today the death of one of its founding members “Buddy” Rudd Jr.
Check your tickets: A $100,000 winning power ball ticket is about to expire
It’s time to check your glove box, junk drawer and bedside table. A $100,000 Powerball ticket sold in Brunswick County is about to expire.
Live outdoor music will return to Pleasure Island
New York-based band Donna the Buffalo will headline the first live concert on Pleasure Island since the pandemic restrictions were first enacted.
Gov. announces four chances to win $1M with COVID-19 vaccine lottery
On Thursday, Governor Roy Cooper announced a new incentive aimed at boosting vaccination numbers in North Carolina.