Federal beach renourishment funds run dry
Beach towns are trying to keep their renourishment projects afloat, after discovering financial help from the federal government may be unavailable.
Newly-renovated McDonald’s opens in Ogden
A 40-year-old restaurant in New Hanover County reopened after being rebuilt from the ground up.
Religious leaders bless Southport boats
Though it was a windy afternoon, 13 boats made the trek to Southport’s tidal basin Sunday, when Southport held its 26th annual blessing of the boats.
San Martin Medical: helping the community in and out of the doctor’s office
A medical facility in Pender County is going out of its way to provide good healthcare to a rural, diverse community.
Healthcare workers vaccinate 600 in Tabor City
In Tabor City, one group vaccinated 600 people in just a few hours.
One thousand people vaccinated at Whiteville mass vaccination site
Saturday, more than a thousand men and women drove to Southeastern Community College in hopes of getting a Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccination event held at Leland Town Creek Vision Corporation
New Hanover Regional Medical Center teamed up with Town Creek Vision Corporation today to provide COVID-19 vaccines to those marginalized around the area.
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.