Dozens of beds distributed by volunteers to children in need
Hundreds of children around the Cape Fear don’t have a bed to lie down on at night. Dozens of volunteers set out to decrease that number in a big way.
Dozens of volunteers help to plant trees & blueberry bushes at Wallace Park
Keep America Beautiful and UPS helped to sponsor a tree planting event Saturday at Wallace Park in Wilmington.
WWAY 5th Quarter: March 12, 2021
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)–Week three of the high school football season brought big time plays and key wins across the Cape Fear. WWAY Sports Director Tanner Barth breaks it all down on the 5th Quarter.
COVID-19 risks you may not know: Leland doctor talks warning signs, prevention
COVID-19 has been described as the gift that keeps on giving, though it’s the gift that no one wants. Dr. Kamran Goudarzi, a general vascular surgeon practicing at Scarless Vein Care by Dr. Kamran, explains along with long-term damage to the lungs, blood clots can be caused by the virus.
Parents worry medically exempt students may stay virtual-only due to NHCS face mask policy
Parents and teachers may be wondering if children with medical mask exemptions will be able to return to in-person learning.
Southport’s City Dock undergoing major repairs
he City of Southport says the reconstruction of the City Dock is official underway
Ocean Crest Pier reopens after months-long renovation project
The Ocean Crest Pier in Oak Island is ready for visitors again.
Wilmington adds several new free WiFi locations around the city
Wilmington recently added three new outdoor WiFi spots, providing free internet access to anyone around the area who needs it.
COVID-19 in New Hanover County: One year later
On Thursday, President Joe Biden marked one year of the COVID-19 pandemic nationwide. WWAY decided to take a look at one year of COVID-19 locally.
Offensive attack leads Hoggard girls lacrosse past New Hanover
The Hoggard girls lacrosse team ended their season on a high note Thursday night taking down rival New Hanover in the season finale, 20-7.
Cape Fear Community College’s nursing programs ranked best in state
Cape Fear Community College, touting two of its nursing programs announced as best in the state.
Nearly half of remote-learning only students are failing in Columbus County
Throughout the year, the pandemic has been especially hard on students, including those in Columbus County.
‘Community stops’ help NHCS bus schedules be more reliable with limited drivers
The first week of New Hanover County elementary schoolers being back in the classroom full time under Plan A is coming to a close.
Artist to paint third mural on Whiteville Mural Trail on Friday
The Whiteville Rotary Club is adding its newest addition to the Whiteville Mural Trail.
Colorful new exhibit opens at the Cameron Art Museum
A colorful, large-scale painting exhibit by renowned NC artist Elizabeth Bradford opens Friday, March 12 at 11am at the Cameron Museum of Art.
Wilmington chef takes on Charleston chef in Friendly Fire Culinary Battle
On Wednesday night, a chef from Wilmington took on a chef from Charleston in a Port versus Port Friendly Fire Culinary Battle at Marina Grill.
Late goal lifts New Hanover boys soccer past rival Hoggard
Bradley Mora found the back of the net in the 70th minute on Wednesday night to lift New Hanover boys soccer past rival Hoggard in the season finale, 2-1.
New Hanover County Commissioners approve new school funding, talk Plan A announcement
Some new elementary schools could be on the horizon in New Hanover County following a decision by county commissioners.
Coastal 8 Conference announces end of season basketball awards
The Coastal 8 Conference wrapped up their high school basketball season last week. Today, they announced their all-conference teams and end of season awards.
Parent, teacher concerned about NHCS grading policy
A teacher is speaking out about a policy meant to help students, that she thinks may actually hold them back.
Indochine owner to open new French-Asian cafe in Wilmington
Indochine owner Niki Thompson is opening a new restaurant in Wilmington.
CFPUA to enroll delinquents customers in automatic payment plans
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority made some changes to policies for delinquent residential accounts but is not resuming disconnections yet.
Take a look inside schools’ approach to statewide tornado drill
It’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina. Wednesday’s focus is tornadoes and how to stay safe when one hits. Schools across the area taking part in tornado drills.
‘Teacher of the Week’ infuses punk rock flair to engage third-graders
When third-grader students at Bolivia Elementary School arrived in class recently they got quite a surprise.