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Concerns ramp up over recent military activity at Wilmington airport

March 30, 2021
WWAY News,

Recent military activity around the Wilmington International Airport is causing tempers to fly high for some in the area. However, the airport says there is not much that can be done.

Columbus, Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Pandemic could have led to more instances of unreported child abuse

March 30, 2021
Peyton Furtado,

“It is absolutely the case that child abuse reports have gone down,” said Hinds. “And it is the source of considerable concern because we know that abuse didn’t go down, just the reporting has gone down.”

Local, New Hanover, Top Stories

VIDEO: Wilmington fire truck drags hose along busy road, damages multiple cars

March 30, 2021
WWAY News,

Dashcam video shared with WWAY shows a hose dragging behind a firetruck as it responded to a call in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon.

Bladen, Local

Family of missing Bladen County man pleading for the public’s help in finding him

March 30, 2021
Matthew Huddleston,

The family of a missing Bladen County man is frantically working to find out what happened to him since he disappeared last week. 

Local, New Hanover

Doctors at Wilmington Health still working to ease COVID-19 vaccine worries

March 30, 2021
Matthew Huddleston,

Thousands of people around North Carolina receive the COVID-19 vaccine everyday. But there are still some people who have concerns surrounding the shot and its safety. 

Community, Local, New Hanover

PETS PALS: One-year-old male pitbull

March 30, 2021
WWAY News,

This week’s Pet Pal is a one-year-old male pitbull.

Local, New Hanover, Top Stories

College Park Elementary multiplies the fun with unique math exercises each morning

March 30, 2021
Sydney Bouchelle,

Educators at College Park Elementary have found a way to subtract the negative and multiply the fun in math through a daily exercise called “M and M in the Morning.”

Local, New Hanover, Sports

Strong second half leads Laney girls soccer past South Brunswick

March 30, 2021
Tanner Barth,

The Laney girls soccer team scored four goals in a matter of 15 minutes during the second half Monday night to take down South Brunswick in Mideastern Conference play, 5-2. 

Brunswick, Local, Sports

Scott Wainwright stepping down as South Brunswick boys basketball coach

March 29, 2021
Tanner Barth,

After nearly a decade there will be a new coach at the helm of the South Brunswick boys basketball program next season. It was announced over the weekend that longtime Cougar head coach Scott Wainwright was stepping down from his position.

Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Emergency Rental Assistance Program begins for New Hanover County residents

March 29, 2021
WWAY News,

On Monday, New Hanover County Health and Human Services’ Department of Social Services began administering the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Columbus, Local, News, Top Stories

Whiteville honors North Carolinian Vietnam War veterans

March 29, 2021
Peyton Furtado,

Monday marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
In Columbus County, the traveling Vietnam NC wall made a stop at the Whiteville Vietnam Veterans Association building.

Columbus, Local, Top Stories

Columbus Co. Animal Control Director bonds out jail after weekend arrest

March 29, 2021
WWAY News,

The director of the Columbus County Animal Control has been in jail since Saturday after she was arrested on charges including assault. On Monday, Loretta Shipman made her first court appearance.

Local, New Hanover

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is still a major issue concerning health care providers

March 29, 2021
Matthew Huddleston,

Millions of North Carolina residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. But a large portion of the population is still hesitant about getting the shot. 

Local, New Hanover

‘Growing Natives’ botanical art gallery on display at Burgwin-Wright House

March 29, 2021
Matthew Huddleston,

The Burgwin-Wright House in downtown Wilmington has a special botanical art exhibit on display, highlighting multiple types of flowers and plants. 

Local, New Hanover, Top Stories

Teen’s quick actions help get grandma to safety during fire at Carolina Beach

March 29, 2021
Sydney Bouchelle,

One grandma is feeling blessed on Monday, reflecting on what her grandson did for her on Saturday.

Brunswick, Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Area churches prepare for Easter Sunday as vaccination rates rise

March 28, 2021
Peyton Furtado,

It’s considered one of the biggest holidays in the Christian calendar; and this year, some churches are preparing for their first in-person Easter since 2019.

Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Local bar holds third annual ‘Bunny Hop’

March 28, 2021
Peyton Furtado,

Sunday, the Hoplite Irish Pub raised money for rabbits, holding their third annual Bunny Hop.

Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Wilmington Riverfront Farmers Market sees huge turnout on the first day of the 2021 season

March 28, 2021
Matthew Huddleston,

The Wilmington Farmers Market Opened its gates to a near record-breaking crowd for its first day of the new season on Saturday. 

Local, New Hanover, News

Mobile reptile unit on display in Wilmington

March 28, 2021
Matthew Huddleston,

A mobile reptile unit slithered its way into the parking lot of Waterline Brewery in Wilmington Saturday afternoon. 

Brunswick, Local, News

Family of WWII veteran Robert Humberson Miller Jr. accept medal for Civil Air Patrol service

March 28, 2021
Matthew Huddleston,

A medal ceremony honoring the service of Lieutenant Robert Humberson Miller Jr. took place Saturday in Bolivia. Although Miller passed away over two decades ago, his son and daughter were on hand to accept the award. 

Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Fifth Quarter, Local, New Hanover, Pender, Sports

WWAY 5th Quarter: March 26, 2021

March 27, 2021
Tanner Barth,

Week five of the high school football season is in the books across North Carolina. Friday nights action brought us big time plays and performances from up and down the Cape Fear. Check out the highlights on this weeks 5th Quarter with WWAY Sports Director Tanner Barth. 

Local, New Hanover, Top Stories

Cape Fear area leaders pushing for more grant money as film industry booms

March 26, 2021
Hannah Patrick,

The film industry is booming in the Cape Fear this year and now, some industry leaders are pushing to make sure the state’s film grant does not run out.

Brunswick, Local, NC, New Hanover, News, Pender, Top Stories

Group recovers 80 abandoned boats off NC coast

March 26, 2021
Peyton Furtado,

Since Hurricane Florence in 2018, North Carolina has documented about 400 abandoned boats along its waterways and coastline. Only half of those have been removed.

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