Parkinson’s patients regain strength and confidence at Novant Health class

  WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — Parkinson’s disease impacts the lives of over 1.1 million people in the U.S., according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. While there is no known cure to the disease Novant Health has partnered with Beat Parkinson’s Today for a daily exercise course proven to help improve balance, strength and cognitive skills. Michelle Hespeler, founder of Beat Parkinson’s…

Autism Society of North Carolina reacts to Trump Tylenol warning

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — During a White House press conference yesterday, President Donald Trump warned pregnant mothers to refrain from using Tylenol. According to the Trump administration, the medication has ties to causing autism. Trump also announced a new effort to study the causes of autism. The Autism Society of North Carolina is urging people and families to do their…

‘Ghost Town’: UNCW students and faculty reflect after campus lockdown

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — Walking around UNCW on Friday, the campus was quiet, despite being home to more than 18,000 students.  With classes canceled following Thursday night’s false claim of a gunman on campus, many students left for the weekend. Freshmen Lincoln Everingam and Mason Noble remained on campus Friday and shared what they experienced when the shelter in place…

UNCW Faces Rising Tensions Amid Political Violence Following Assassination of Charlie Kirk

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — UNCW has experienced several incidents in recent days following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Tensions rose after students painted over the UNCW spirit rock Tuesday morning, covering up an image of Kirk that was created following a memorial for the political activist.  That led to the doxxing of a UNCW student, and now threats are being…

Three Wrightsville Beach bridges to undergo $105M replacement

  WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY-TV) — Come 2028, three Wrightsville Beach bridges will undergo a complete make over. The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced a $105 million plan which has recently been fast-tracked. The project includes two bridges along West Salisbury Street that cross Lees Cut and Banks Channel, as well as the South Banks Channel bridge on Causeway…