New Hanover County teachers come together with the community to celebrate public education
The NCAE Apple RV made a stop in Wilmington today as part of its tour to all 100 counties around North Carolina.
WWAY 5th Quarter: March 19, 2021
Week four of the high school football season has wrapped up across the state of North Carolina with just three weeks left to go. Sports Director Tanner Barth brings you highlights and analysis on this weeks 5th Quarter.
Locals celebrate March Madness at Cape Fear bars
Men and women around the Cape Fear enjoyed loosened COVID-19 restrictions for the first time, watching the NCAA Tournament at local bars.
Church sets out to vaccinate hundreds of underserved people in the community
Across the Cape Fear, some have been unable to get a COVID vaccine because of a lack of transportation.
Williston Middle School commemorates NC Arbor Day with tree planting event
The Cape Fear Garden Club celebrated North Carolina Arbor Day this morning with a tree planting ceremony at Williston Middle School in Wilmington.
Wilmington woman claims she was denied service at Walmart hair salon due to service dog
A local college student claims she was denied service from a Walmart hair salon because she was accomplished by her service dog.
Town of Leland, H2GO continue process of consolidating utility services
Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2GO and the Town of Leland are moving forward with a plan to consolidate their water and wastewater utilities.
What Did We Miss? Bruno Mars impersonator scams woman out of $100K
We’re talking scams this week! A woman thought she was talking to Bruno Mars online PLUS Two Florida Women pose as senior citizens to get vaccines.
Asian Americans in North Carolina call for hate crime charges in Atlanta shootings
On Tuesday, a gunman in Atlanta killed eight women, six of Asian descent. Some Asian Americans in North Carolina are now calling for the suspect to be charged with a hate crime.
Perrotta named Defensive Player of the Week as UNCW Men’s Soccer continues to roll
UNCW sophomore goalkeeper Gabriel Perrotta has been named the Colonial Athletic Association’s Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week after leading the No. 14 Seahawks to a 2-0 victory over Elon.
Stolen, submerged construction equipment under investigation
Officers spent more than 12 hours pulling stolen construction equipment out of the Cape Fear River Wednesday.
Greenville Loop Road residents write letters to lower speed limit
Some residents of Greenville Loop Road are mobilizing to lower the speed limit.
Alliance of Southeastern NC mayors and commissioners requesting funding from legislature to prevent flooding
The Eastern NC Recovery and Resilience Alliance leadership shared six legislative priorities for the NC General Assembly to consider as it allocates funding and shapes policy to help the region better prepare for, respond to, and recover from flood events.
Wilmington physician explains COVID-19 side effects
As more and more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, there are more questions and concerns about potential side effects. What can you expect? Should you take off work? One local expert has the answers.
Three local lacrosse teams advance to the third round of the NCHSAA State Tournament
Three Cape Fear area lacrosse teams kept their title hopes alive on Wednesday night. They will now have five days off before competing in the third round next Monday.
Big bats lead the way as UNCW Baseball blows past No.7 East Carolina
Brooks Baldwin collected four hits and Jacob Shafer tossed five strong innings as UNCW used a season-high 17 hits in a 10-2 win over seventh-ranked East Carolina on Wednesday at Brooks Field.
Deputies: Stolen construction equipment found dumped in river near Castle Hayne
Authorities are investigating after stolen construction equipment was found submerged in the Northeast Cape Fear River near Castle Hayne on Wednesday, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.
Spring brings rise in baby animal kidnappings
Springtime will be here Saturday, and with it, you might see a lot more baby animals.
If you do see one without its mother, don’t panic.
Do masks affect allergy symptoms?
North Carolina has some of the highest allergy rates in the U.S. But with the mask mandate in place, some sufferers might feel a difference.
Brunswick County weighs in on masks one year into the pandemic
Masks and face coverings seem to have sparked controversy from the very beginning, especially when mandates were put into place. Now, one year into the pandemic and several months into the state mandate, what do people think?
Biden tells migrants ‘don’t come over’ in ABC News exclusive interview
President Joe Biden said in an exclusive interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos on Tuesday that his message to migrants is “Don’t come over.”
‘Teacher of the Week’ showers students and staff with random acts of kindness
Many students and teachers are feeling the weight of the pandemic as it stretches into a second school year.
Mom to Mom: Mom to Mom: Making Peeps Oreo pudding cups
With so many children learning from home, the kitchen has become both a science lab and a playground for many families.
Local Boys Soccer teams advance to the second round of the NCHSAA State Tournament
The first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association boy’s soccer state tournament wrapped up Wednesday night. Four local teams kept their titles hopes alive after round one.