Roupp named Pitcher of the Year, Six other Seahawks receive All-CAA honors
Led by Colonial Athletic Association Pitcher of the Year Landen Roupp, UNCW landed seven players on the league’s all-conference squads announced on Tuesday.
Memorial Day Weekend expected to boost tourism in Cape Fear
Vacationers have already begun traveling to the Cape Fear area ahead of Memorial Day weekend, and businesses are hoping it will be a busy one.
CUE Center introduces new mascot to help prevent children from going missing
The Community United Effort introduced a new tool to help with its missing person cases and Safe and Found Program on National Missing Children’s Day.
Off-duty coast guardswoman saves three from drowning
Off-duty coast guardsman, Jennifer Williamson was enjoying a day at Fort Fisher with her sister Sunday, when just before noon, they both noticed something off in the water.
WPD prepares to welcome civilians into training facility for Citizens Police Academy
After the pandemic put a stop to launching an immersive Citizens Police Academy to the public, Wilmington Police Department is preparing to offer the program starting next month.
Fire chiefs warn locals to stay safe and follow burn ban
New Hanover County and City of Wilmington fire chiefs are warning locals to be careful. With extremely dry conditions and Memorial Day weekend approaching, the risk for fire is up.
Pet Pals: 2-Year-old domestic short hair cat is looking for a new home
This week’s Pet Pal is a 2-year-old male domestic short hair cat.
Wilmington Sharks to open 2021 season against Morehead City
The Wilmington Sharks had their 2020 season canceled due to the coronavirus, but now they’re set to return to Buck Hardee Field. The Sharks will open up the year on Thurdsday night hosting the Morehead City Marlins.
UNCW Baseball looks to repeat as CAA Champs at Brooks Field
UNCW will be the second seed in the upcoming Colonial Athletic Association baseball championship tournament at Brooks Field. The Seahawks will be making their 35th tournament appearance.
Burn ban issued for 26 NC counties due to fire risk
A burn ban goes into effect at noon for Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties. 21 other counties in eastern NC are also included.
Wilson Center and CFCC introduce $25,000 scholarship
A new scholarship in honor of a local arts lover will be awarded from Cape Fear Community College to students interested in performing arts.
Wilmington real estate market struggling to keep up with demand
If you’re in the market to purchase a home, now might not be the right time. Limited supply is driving up home prices in the Cape Fear by tens of thousands of dollars.
Jeep crashes into three cars and two Greenville Loop Road homes: homeowners speak out
“I could see debris all down my hallway. I looked back here, and there was no wall, but there was a Jeep’s front end sitting in my bedroom.”
‘Open Mic Night’ to benefit PEP scholarship fund
Providing scholarships for graduating high school seniors is one of the goals of Pender Education Partnership, or PEP, which is a nonprofit group.
Carolina Beach fire fighters practice their skills with live fire training session
A live structure fire training session was held Saturday morning in Carolina Beach at a former church on North 8th Street.
New Hanover Regional Medical Center holds ‘Kids Day’ COVID vaccine event
New Hanover Regional Medical Center held a ‘Kids Day’ vaccination event Saturday to provide COVID-19 vaccines to children as young as 12 years old.
Topsail baseball uses fast start to take down New Hanover in Mideastern Conference play
The Topsail High School baseball team jumped out to the quick 4-0 lead on Friday night through four innings. The Pirates were able to use that quick start to pickup the 7-2 win over New Hanover in a key conference clash.
Two UNCW Softball players selected for All-Region team
UNCW junior catcher Jada Santiago and freshman infielder Tayler Vitola have been named to the All-Mid-Atlantic Region Third Team by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).
Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has a new initiative targeting open-air drug markets
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office kick-started a new effort called “Operation Take Back Columbus”, to step up its fight against drugs.
Hotels see bookings skyrocket for Memorial Day weekend
As the mask restrictions loosen, many men and women are vacationing for the first time in over a year.
Local therapists to hold mental health awareness month event
May is mental health awareness month, and Saturday on group will use its resources to help the community.
Higher threat for rip currents along North Carolina beach this weekend
This weekend’s beautiful weather will mean packed beaches this weekend but there will also be an increased threat for rip current.
Poppy Day commemorated by American Legion Post 68 in Leland
Members of the American Legion Post 68 handed out poppies in Leland on Friday as a tribute to veterans.
Man dies in head-on crash with tractor trailer on US 421 in New Hanover County
A man died following a head-on crash with a tractor trailer on Highway 421 in New Hanover County.