‘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…

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…

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…

Erosion threatens Wrightsville Beach dunes after large waves and storm surge

NEW HANOVER, NC (WWAY) — 8:45 am, high tide on Wrightsville Beach; the rumbling seas drew photographers and their subjects — local Wrightsville Beach residents and surfers Eric Mercer and Stacy Hackney.   “The waves were a little messy, but variable wind today, first day in a long time,” said Mercer.    While the surf is a blessing for surfers,…