NAACP, educators call to end suspensions for elementary school students
The New Hanover County Association of Educators is teaming up with the NAACP, calling for an end to suspensions for the county’s youngest students.
Following 26 day layoff UNCW Men’s Basketball prepare for CAA Tournament
After a long and tiresome year, the regular season has finally come to an end for the UNCW Men’s Basketball program. Now, the Seahawks turn their focus towards preparing for the conference tournament.
Association of Educators wants more vaccines before moving to Plan A
With just one week before New Hanover County elementary schools are set to move into Plan A, some teachers still don’t feel comfortable with the current plans.
Beach towns begin enforcing paid parking until the fall
‘Tis the season for paid parking. Several area beach towns began enforcing paid parking on Monday until this fall.
Heide Trask football program quarantining following COVID-19 exposure
All activity for the Heide Trask High School football team has been paused following positive exposures within the program, according to the school district.
Beach visitors enjoy last day of free parking in Carolina Beach
On this final day in February, many people flocked to Carolina Beach to enjoy the sunny weather.
Beachgoers were eager to see the month wrapping up on a summer-like note.
Smiles on us: dentists help those without insurance smile easy
They say you’re never fully dressed without a smile. But what if that smile causes embarrassment or serious health conditions?
Leland Arts Center holds Mug Madness
This weekend, Leland’s Cultural Arts Center took advantage of the good weather, holding an outdoor bazar dubbed Mug Madness.
Drive-thru food distribution event helps to feed many local families
One Love Tennis held another food drive today at their Orange Street location to help feed those around the community.
Volunteers help to plant 48 trees in two locations around Wilmington
Dozens of volunteers came together today to plant trees in two locations around Wilmington.
WWAY 5th Quarter: February 26, 2021
The 2021 high school football season started with a bang on Friday night with five teams from the Cape Fear in action. WWAY Sports Director Tanner Barth brings you the highlights and final scores from the 5th Quarter.
Bars open indoor spaces Friday night
Downtown Wilmington looked a whole lot different Friday night. Starting at five o’clock, bars could open indoors at 30 percent capacity.
Dreaming of a place to sleep: group providing beds to kids in need
Instead of snuggling under the covers and counting sheep, hundreds of children in New Hanover County are making do without a bed.
Café owner diagnosed with a brain tumor shortly before her second restaurant opens
Tammy Tilghman has been working hard for months to open a second restaurant, and looked forward to welcoming customers on April 1st. But after being diagnosed with a brain tumor last month, those plans have changed.
Wilmington church receives free air quality unit
Peace Baptist Church in Wilmington is installing an air quality unit to limit the risk of contracting COVID-19 while worshiping.
911 calls reveal moments man allegedly forced his way into NHSO deputy’s home
911 calls reveal the frantic moments an off-duty New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot a man at her home in the Silver Lake area earlier this week.
NCHSAA State Basketball Tournament – Second Round
Headed into Thursday night just three local basketball teams were left fighting for a state championship. That number dropped to one after tonight’s second round games. WWAY Sports Director Tanner Barth brings you the highlights from the Port City.
Locals react to lesser COVID restrictions
This Wednesday, Governor eased Coronavirus restrictions in North Carolina.
In Leland, residents responded, saying these lesser restrictions could not come at a better time.
Restaurants get ready for curfew’s end Friday
After almost a year of closures and restrictions, Governor Roy Cooper announced starting Friday, North Carolina would start easing some of those measures.
Dashcam video captures moment police rescue missing Brunswick County girl in Tennessee
A missing 4-year-old girl from Winnabow has been found safe in Nashville after an Amber Alert was issued on her behalf early Wednesday morning.
Gov. Cooper signs State of Emergency following Brunswick County tornado
Governor Roy Cooper has signed a State of Emergency following the tornado that struck near Ocean Isle Beach in Brunswick County on Feb. 15.
Saniya Rivers one of 24 selected as a McDonald’s All-American
As the high school basketball season slowly comes to an end the accolades are piling up for Ashley High School girls basketball star Saniya Rivers. This week Rivers was named a 2021 McDonald’s High School All-American.
COVID-19 vaccine sites open for Bladen County teachers and school staff
Phase 3 of the COVID-19 vaccinations began on Wednesday across the state with a priority given to teachers and school staff.
New Hanover County aimed to vaccinate 2,200 teachers, school staff at first COVID-19 clinics
Teachers in New Hanover County are getting prepared for in-person learning, thanks to three sites for vaccinations.