History with ‘Hud’: How Figure Eight Island grew into an exclusive beachside neighborhood
One of the Cape Fear’s most exclusive communities lies on an island which didn’t begin to see permanent development until the second half of the 20th century.
WATCH: Pigskin Preview Special
Check out WWAY’s Pigskin Preview Special, going over all of the football team’s in the Cape Fear ahead of Week One.
Sea turtle nests washed away as Hurricane Erin moves off coast
The center says of the 90 nests on the island, around half already hatched—but for the ones that that haven’t, very few will survive.
Driver charged in crash, explosion receives $1m bond after court appearance
A Wilmington man charged in connection with a car crash and explosion that injured four firefighters is scheduled to make his first court appearance this afternoon.
Hurricane Erin brings high waves to Wrightsville Beach
Several local beach towns, including Wrightsville Beach, have issued no swimming advisories due to increased rip current risks from Hurricane Erin.
Explosion sends debris flying causing widespread damage
That massive explosion at Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center sent debris flying that damaged nearby businesses.
Cape Fear Camera Club to exhibit winning works in Wilmington
The Images of Distinction exhibit returns to downtown Wilmington this week, showcasing the best work of the Cape Fear Camera Club.
Officials, businesses react to New Centre Drive explosion that destroyed veterinary hospital
Wilmington Fire Chief Steve Mason said 4 firefighters were injured: 2 suffered concussions, 1 broke an ankle, and a 4th was transported to the UNC Burn Clinic at Chapel Hill for severe 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his hands.
New Hanover handles Coastal Christian 4-1
New Hanover boys soccer improved to 3-0 on the season after a Tuesday home win over Coastal Christian.
Five firefighters injured responding to building explosion UPDATE
Fire crews and Wilmington Police are responding to reports of an explosion and fire on New Centre Drive.
Whiteville veteran’s home flooded from nearby stormwater pipe
Ezra Lanctot lives with his wife and son on N Thompson Street. He says last week, a stormwater outflow pipe across the street became overwhelmed.
Pigskin Preview: Pender looking to replace ground game production
After a trip to the state quarterfinals last season, Pender football hopes to repeat that success and then some.
Pet Pals: 7-month-old enthusiastic and loyal foxhound mix looking forever home
Our Pet Pal of the week is 7-month-old, Spock, a male foxhound mix looking for his forever home.
Pender County Commissioners vote to rescind amended noise ordinance, just weeks after approving changes
Pender County Commissioners voted 4-1 Monday night to rescind a controversial amendment to the county’s noise ordinances just weeks after approving the change.
Red flags fly as Hurricane Erin fuels rip currents along North Carolina coast
In Wrightsville Beach Monday afternoon red flags were flying, and 50 rip current rescues were reported.
Surfer’s Healing empowers kids with autism one wave at a time
Surfer’s Healing Autism Foundation held their 20th annual, Surfer’s Healing Camp, in Wrightsville Beach Monday.
Wilmington City Council to vote on controversial camping ordinance
On Monday, Wilmington City Council received a presentation about proposed changes to the city’s camping ordinance introduced by councilman Luke Waddell.
Pigskin Preview: Ty Lovette takes over as Heide Trask’s head coach
The Cape Fear has four new head football coaches in 2025, and only one of them is outside the Carolina Coast Conference.
Man killed in motorcycle collision along Highway 74
A Harley Davidson motorcycle was heading east on 74 when it crashed into the rear of a Honda near Delco School Road.
Pigskin Preview: East Bladen looking to get back on track
East Bladen football has had 16 winning seasons over the last 20 years, but those four exceptions have all taken place since 2019.
Drone pressure washing takes to the skies in downtown Wilmington
Four Seasons Pressure Washing used drone washing to clean the outside of the Embassy Suites downtown.
‘India Day’ in Wilmington celebrates identity, tradition, and culture
Saturday the Cape Fear Cultural Association of India held ‘India Day’ at the Harrelson Center in downtown Wilmington.
Ability Garden Plant Sale grows support for community wellness
Saturday the New Hanover County Arboretum held the Ability Garden Plant Sale where the proceeds go a long way.
“Bash at the Beach” sees several area football teams compete
(Photo: Colton Emswiler/WWAY)SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WWAY) — One week ahead of the high school football season kicking off, several area schools took part in an annual event to prepare them for their three month journey towards a state championship. (Photo: Colton Emswiler/WWAY) The “Bash at the Beach” took place Thursday and Friday at West Brunswick High School. The action were scrimmages…