Fort Fisher Aquarium holds annual 5K race in-person
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher hosted a “Race for the Planet” with more than 240 runners in attendance this weekend.
‘Lemonade for a Cure’ stand set up by a 9 year old girl in Hampstead
One 9-year-old girl running a lemonade stand, gaining the support of the local community to fund a big cause.
NCDOT conducts its annual litter sweep in Wilmington
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) —The Plastic Ocean Project partnering with the city of Wilmington and NCDOT to clean up litter scattered along a busy roadside in the city on Saturday. City leaders, state legislators, and volunteers with the Plastic Ocean Project conducted a litter sweep on an important gateway into the city of Wilmington, on North College Road. The…
Following cancellation in 2020, Wilmington Marathon held in downtown
The 11th annual Wilmington Marathon was held Saturday, but it looked a bit different this year than year’s past.
Pender County couple describes rabid bobcat attack
A rabid bobcat attack in Pender County has gone viral online, and now the victims of the attack are sharing their story.
Cameron Art Museum hosts ‘Art Buzz’ event
The Cameron Art Museum held a special outdoor event Saturday titled ‘Art Buzz: Sketching from Nature’.
Charters of Freedom monument unveiled at the Brunswick County Courthouse
If you’ve ever wanted to see the founding documents of the United States, you now have the chance to in Bolivia.
‘The Fresh Market’ holds day one of national two-day hiring event
People looking for work got a chance to apply at ‘The Fresh Market’ today at a hiring event.
New Hanover County Senior Resource Center welcomes back seniors
The New Hanover County Senior Resource Center officially welcoming back seniors for in-person activities after being closed for more a year due to the pandemic.
What Did We Miss? Woman arrested for refusing to return $1.2M accidentally placed in her account
One Louisiana woman tried to profit off her bank’s mistake PLUS A book makes its way back to the library and it’s only 63 years overdue.
VIDEO: In North Carolina, a fish falls onto a trucker’s windshield
A truck was rolling down a highway in North Carolina when its windshield was struck by a fish.
Coastal Christian girls soccer rides first half lead to win over Cape Fear Academy
The Coastal Christian girls soccer team jumped out to the 2-1 halftime lead on Thursday and added another in the second to pickup the 3-1 win over rival Cape Fear Academy.
Repairs underway at condemned Leland apartments
We have an update on the Brunswick Point apartments in Leland that were condemned on Wednesday.
Carolina Beach distiller on Discovery Channel TV show
A local distiller is making national news.
Lisa Lowery of Carolina Beach is being featured on the Discovery Channel show, Moonshiners: Master Distiller.
Attorney: Wrongful death suit filed against Wilmington assisted living facility over man’s fatal attack
The family of a man who died at a Wilmington assisted living facility last September has filed a wrongful death suit.
Evidence shows Carolina Beach condo fire likely started in smoking area
The Carolina Beach Fire Department released new details about the massive fire at Paradise Cove on April 2 including where the fire started.
City of Wilmington unveils light display on downtown bridge
A lighting installation at a bridge in Downtown Wilmington was officially revealed Wednesday night for the first time.
Leesville Road in covid protocol, Hoggard advances to the second round of the playoffs
The NCHSAA High School Football playoffs have yet to get underway and one Cape Fear area team is already advancing to the second round. Hoggard High School announced today the Vikings football team will advance in the state playoffs due to covid-19 protocols within the Leesville Road program.
Pleasure Island business owners hold networking event, talk staffing issues
Pleasure Island business owners gathered together Wednesday night at the Sea Witch in Carolina Beach as they prepare for a busy season.
Early lead not enough as UNCW Baseball falls short against Coastal Carolina
Coastal Carolina rode a pair of four-run innings to an 8-2 win over UNCW on Wednesday at Brooks Field.
Pearce strikes out five as UNCW Softball takes down Campbell
Sophomore pitcher Amberlyn Pearce scattered eight hits and posted five strikeouts to lead UNCW to a 2-1 victory over Campbell in non-conference softball action at Boseman Field on Wednesday evening.
Emails reveal allegations of overreach against New Hanover County commissioner
WWAY uncovered emails showing a potential run-in between New Hanover County and Carolina Beach officials when it comes to the Paradise Cove fire investigation.
Fire Department to release more information on Carolina Beach fire
According to Alan Griffin, Carolina Beach’s Fire Chief, the department plans on releasing more information on the Paradise Cove fire Thursday afternoon.
‘Teacher of the Week’ recognized for her kindness and positivity with first graders
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, teachers at Holly Tree Elementary School are covering as much ground as possible to make up for face-to-face instructional time missed earlier in the year due to COVID-19.