Leland fire department unveils new fire truck at push-in ceremony

LELAND, NC (WWAY-TV) — The town of Leland celebrated the arrival of a new fire engine on Wednesday. The push-in ceremony took place at fire station 52 at 1379 River Road. Firefighters, town council members, families and the town mayor participated in the ceremony. The longstanding tradition dates back to an era of horse-drawn engines when firefighters would push the…

Social district approved for Brooklyn Arts District; businesses react

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — The Brooklyn Arts District along 4th Street in Wilmington is home to more than 20 small businesses from breweries and bakeries to salons, pizzerias and residences. For the past year, local businesses have worked to establish a social district. Alex White, the owner of Pizzeria Don Luca said the push was about helping the area flourish….

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…