Hoggard sweeps Ashley to advance to CCC championship
Following an opening round bye, Hoggard volleyball swept Ashley on Tuesday to advance to the Carolina Coast Conference championship.
Hoggard sweeps titles at CCC cross country championship
One school walked away with all the hardware at the Carolina Coast Conference cross country championships at Long Leaf Park on Tuesday.
A voice from the streets: a new media publication gives Wilmington’s homeless a new platform
NEW HANOVER, NC (WWAY) — The ‘Real Homeless Herald’ is a newspaper written by individuals experiencing homelessness in order to share their stories. Every Tuesday, the staff of the Herald meet at the Living Hope Day Center, a homeless shelter located in downtown Wilmington that provides food, shelter, and supplies to the homeless. Herald interviewer Sebastien Bastey-Enriquez says the paper…
‘It’s disruptive;’ Scottish Heritage Day canceled due to government shutdown
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY-TV) — The cannon fire commemorating the fight of Scottish soldiers in the Revolutionary War typically echoes through Moores Creek National Battlefield, but not this year. The government shutdown has silenced the battlefield and the Scottish Heritage Day has had to make other plans. “It’s disruptive,” said Katherine Fort, president of the Scottish Society of Wilmington. Fort…
Sisters reunite in Oak Island for milestone birthday and memories
Three sisters traveled from different parts of the country to a Brunswick County beach town to celebrate one of their 100th birthdays, bringing their combined age to 300 years old.
Pre-construction survey underway for Oak Island beach nourishment project
A pre-construction survey has begun in one Brunswick County beach town.
Pet Pals: Curious and affectionate Hound mix looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Cleetus, a 5-year-old Hound mix.
WWAY’s Winning Ways October 13, 2025
Another Monday means another time to count down the top three performers from the week prior in the latest installment of Winning Ways.
Former VP Mike Pence encourages UNCW students to ‘show up and get involved’
During his talk, Pence spoke about his early years in politics, from originally being a Democrat who voted for Jimmy Carter to his career as a Republican, which included becoming a Congressional leader, Governor of Indiana, and Vice President.
Davis wins medal, Hoggard claims CCC girls golf championship
After winning every Carolina Coast girls golf meet this season, Hoggard kept their streak alive by winning the conference championship meet Monday at Porter’s Neck.
Topsail tops West Brunswick to open CCC tournament
Monday marked the beginning of the Carolina Coast Conference volleyball tournament, where 2-seed Topsail swept West Brunswick to advance.
Sea cadets raise 150 flags at Battleship North Carolina on Navy’s 250th birthday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — Monday marks 250 years since the United State Navy was established and the Battleship North Carolina hosted a special flag raising in honor of the milestone. Over 150 historic American flags were raised individually at the museum. Wilmington-area members of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps raised the flags honoring navy service members dating back to 1775….
Wrightsville Beach scarred with sand cliffs; access points remained closed
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY-TV) — Though this weekend’s storm has moved away from the Cape Fear region, its mark remains at Wrightsville Beach with three to six feet escarpments and sand cliffs left behind. Ocean rescue director Sam Profitt said visitors should stay out of the water for the time being. “It’s still pretty dangerous out there,” Profitt said. “We…
Wilmington opens $75M affordable housing complex
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — A new affordable housing complex opened on Monday in Wilmington. The Starway Village located at 2346 Carolina Beach Road is home to over 270 apartment units. City officials and various partners of the project were at the ribbon cutting. Officials said the city has invested over $4 million of public funds to support the $75 million…
Nor’easter batters Cape Fear towns along the Atlantic Ocean
Sandbags were no match for the waves pounding and washing up onto oceanfront porches in North Topsail Beach.
The 5th Quarter October 10, 2025
The back nine of high school football season is drawing near with tons of amazing action in Week 8.
Southport officials call for stronger mental health services after mass shooting
“There’s no immediate ability to call someone who is a mental health specialist,” Alt said.
Coastal lifestyle turns costly as sinkhole threatens homes in Sunset Beach
The potentially heavy rains, high winds and rough surf coming this weekend could make a massive sinkhole which has taken over a backyard in Sunset Beach even worse.
UNCW men’s basketball hosts “Night of Champions”
Decades of history gathered in one place on Thursday for a fundraiser benefitting UNCW men’s basketball.
Ocean Isle Beach private street crumbles under king tides and rising waters
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY-TV) — Grand View Drive in Ocean Isle Beach looks more like a war zone than paradise. A private street at the east end of Ocean Isle Beach has been undermined by an onslaught of king tides and off shore storms. Luxury homes steps from the beach are facing a devastating change as waters continue to…
Simpsons writer Bill Oakley hosts unique charity dinner in Carolina Beach this weekend
Emmy-winning writer Bill Oakley, best known for his work on The Simpsons and Futurama, is bringing his love of unusual American foods to Carolina Beach this Saturday with a charity dinner supporting Ocean Cure.
Wilmington City Council hopefuls talk issues at candidate forum
More than a half dozen candidates vying for spots on Wilmington City Council discussed their visions for the city’s future at a candidate forum on October 8.
Polish-inspired pop-up “Babushka’s” opens in Wilmington, serving food with a mission
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — A new pop-up restaurant is opening in Wilmington and it benefits those in need of a meal. “Babushka’s” is a polish-inspired pop-up restaurant next to End of Days Distillery off Castle Street. The restaurant benefits 86 Hunger Now, a Wilmington-based non-profit that prepares and distributes free, high-quality meals each week. It was created by Chef David…
Team of the Week: Whiteville looking to shake off early losses
The Wolfpack are known for being one of the most consistent football programs around and nothing seems to be changing that in 2025.