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,…
One of Wilmington’s oldest traditions is back at Legion Stadium this weekend as the Hanover Kennel Club hosts its 128th and 129th annual AKC dog shows.
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a collision involving a barge that occurred Tuesday morning in the Intracoastal Waterway near Bolivia.
After multiple changes and with pushback from a large group of residents, Councilman Luke Waddell’s ‘camping ordinance’ was approved by a 4-3 vote.
In the final week of the regular season, Cape Fear Academy volleyball picked up a four set home win over Arendell Parrott Academy on Tuesday.
It was a quick and easy home win as Cape Fear Academy boy’s soccer took down Arendell Parrott Academy 8-0.
What was expected for a while became official as Hoggard volleyball’s home sweep over North Brunswick on Tuesday clinched the Vikings the Carolina Coast Conference title outright.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — This week marks National Fire Prevention Week and local fire departments are encouraging residents to be aware of their use and disposal of lithium ion batteries. Lithium batteries are found in most household electronics and rechargeable devices. These batteries are known to overheat and cause fires if they are not used correctly. Wendy Giannini-King, the community…
BURGAW, NC (WWAY-TV) — Since March, nearly 40 employees have resigned from Pender County EMS and Fire including four firefighters now seeking jobs with other agencies. The department has also seen its board of director’s dissolve and is set to merge under county operations in July. Assistant Fire Chief Mark Haraway presented a nearly $900,000 incentives package to county commissioners…
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — More than a week after the mass shooting at American Fish Company, many Southport residents are trying to move forward. Sales associate Judy Luff works at Ocean Outfitters in Southport. She says more people are slowly starting to make their way back. “I think just this first couple of weeks, month, might be a…
Seven candidates, who are running for 3 spots on the City Council, were asked questions related to 4 major topics: homelessness, crime and safety, affordable housing, and development.
Another Monday means another time to count down the top three performers from the week prior in the latest installment of Winning Ways.
The city’s Board of Aldermen met for the first time publicly on Monday morning in the wake of this gun violence.
NEW HANOVER, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary has taken in 6 birds rescued from a home in Wilmington. Birds, they say, were no longer being properly cared for. Ces Erdman, Director and Founder of the sanc tuary, says owning a parrot takes long-term commitment and planning. “You know, bottom line is, most people can’t keep a…
Shallotte Police Department is asking the community’s assistance with identifying person who allegedly took several political signs from multiple locations in Shallotte city limits.
The 1865 Society and Pender Arts Council bring North Carolina Women Making History traveling exhibit to Burgaw.
New Hanover County Chief Civic Engagement Officer Linda Thompson sits down with Tomika Jackson to discuss Cape Fear Med Week 2025.
A two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker is turning his lens on one of North Carolina’s most famous native plants, the Venus Flytrap, to highlight its precarious existence in the wild.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — The Wilmington Riverfest returned for its 46th year in downtown Wilmington this weekend. The two-day event kicked off Saturday morning with a street fair, and the celebration continued with a car show, live music, food trucks and a drone show Saturday night. Hundreds of people walked through Front Street to see the event’s street vendors and…
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY-TV) – A prayer vigil was held on Saturday in the Southport Waterfront Park to honor the lives lost during the mass shooting on Sept. 27. Hailey Rogers is the daughter of Joy Rogers, one of the three people shot and killed. She shared her story during the prayer vigil. “When I arrived at the scene, the location…
Several teams across the Cape Fear managed to hit the jackpot in week seven of high school football season as high scoring affairs were the headline.
The community has rallied together since the shooting with neighbors helping neighbors.
An event was held in the WWAY event center Friday to kick off a week celebrating minority businesses in the Cape Fear Region.
UNCW women’s basketball team is preparing to host its first-ever Dee Dee Toon Rivers luncheon, a fundraising event bridging sports, remembrance, and community.
The event will take place on Tuesday, October 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Wilmington Convention Center.