In a battle of top teams, Hoggard and Ashley girls soccer ends in a tie
Hoggard and Ashley girls soccer went shot for shot for 100 minutes on Tuesday night and still nothing was decided. The key Mideastern Conference matchup ended in a 2-2 tie.
NCDHHS discusses the North Carolina impacts from the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services held a press conference today to discuss the recent reports of rare blood clots related to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Local reaction to Johnson and Johnson vaccine hold
The CDC and FDA recommended a pause on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine Tuesday morning. According to both, the vaccine has been connected to six cases of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.
Lewis Strawberry Nursery & Farm begins strawberry picking season
After months of anticipation, the Lewis Strawberry Nursery now has thousands of ripe red strawberries ready for you to pick and enjoy.
Cape Fear seeing a major rise in high-end home sales
The Cape Fear experienced a major rise in luxury home sales towards the end of 2020, and the market boom is showing no sign of slowing down any time soon.
Pet Pals: Black and white domestic short hair cat is looking for a new home
This week’s Pet Pal is a black and white domestic short hair cat named Shadow.
Timely hitting leads Pender softball past rival Heide Trask
The Pender High School softball team battled back not once, but twice on Monday night to take down rival Heide Trask, 3-2.
Four Cape Fear area football teams punch their ticket to the state playoffs
The high school football regular season is in the books as focus across the area shifts to the NCHSAA State Playoffs. Four Cape Fear area teams will have an opportunity to bring home the title in 2021.
UNCW Baseball adds weekend series with UNC Asheville
UNCW has announced the addition of a three-game series this weekend when the Seahawks host UNCA beginning Friday with a 6 p.m. start at Brooks Field.
Lengthy project begins to replace the 200-year-old St. James Episcopal Church roof
A Wilmington landmark will soon be receiving a new roof. St. James Episcopal Church was constructed in 1839 and is still covered by the original roof, which now needs replacing.
Multiple organizations help to award a Wilmington Army veteran with a new roof
An Army veteran and his wife received a free roof today courtesy of Habitat for Humanity and Covenant Roofing.
New Hanover County middle and high schoolers move to Plan A
Monday, thousands of students across the Cape Fear returned to class for full-time, in-person instruction.
Community remembers barber with memorial
Members of the community gathered to remember one of their own at a Wilmington barber shop Monday.
Youth hockey heats up across the Cape Fear
Youth hockey is growing in the Cape Fear region, and one local non-profit is trying to make sure players are well-trained and well-equipped to compete at the local, state and national level.
Cape Fear churches continue to adapt worship services during the pandemic
More than one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and local churches continue to adapt as the pandemic alters their Sunday services.
New Hanover County 4-H holds annual award ceremony virtually
On Sunday, the New Hanover County 4-H held its annual award ceremony celebrating and recognizing the achievements of New Hanover County 4-H members, volunteers, and friends of 2020.
Azalea Festival celebrates 74 years of tradition during world-changing pandemic
The Azalea Festival celebrated tradition while also envisioning new ways of celebrating during a pandemic that has changed the way the world lives.
The Salvation Army holds spring fundraiser during the Azalea Festival
This is the second year the Salvation Army of the Cape Fear Women’s Auxiliary is not holding its annual “Spring Fling”, traditionally held during the Azalea Festival, and like last year, it’s been canceled because of the pandemic.
NHRMC and Novant Health partner with Cape Fear Habitat to build their 11th home
Novant health and New Hanover Regional Medical Center partnering with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity to sponsor a home for a local mother of two .
Historic Wilmington Foundation hosts Promenade Performances highlighting historic buildings
The Historic Wilmington Foundation held a special event coined ‘Promenade Performances’ this weekend, in place of their normal annual house tour they were unable to have due to COVID.
Hundreds of people attend the 2021 Azalea Festival coin show
The 2021 Azalea Festival coin show was held this weekend at the Elks Lodge in Wilmington, rounding out an exciting week of events around the city.
Orphaned baby alpaca walks again with her own set of wheels
“As soon as she is able to carry weight on her third leg, she will get an artificial limb and join my boyfriend’s alpaca herd to live a normal alpaca life.”
WWAY 5th Quarter: April 9, 2021
The high school football regular season has come to an end for teams across the Cape Fear. The week seven matchups didn’t disappoint, with many games coming down to the final possession. Sports Director Tanner Barth breaks down the highlights on this weeks edition of the 5th Quarter.
Azalea Festival holds drive-thru celebrity reception event
Dozens of cars lined up for the drive-thru reception, which involved socially-distanced greetings from those in attendance, including Queen Azalea herself.