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Wilmington leaders in DC advocating for housing, infrastructure funding

March 16, 2026
Matt Bennett,

Wilmington city leaders are in Washington this week attending the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, where local officials from across the country meet with federal lawmakers and agencies to discuss policies affecting cities.

Brunswick, Local, News, Top Stories

Brunswick County man killed in 3-car crash on Highway 87

March 16, 2026
Conor Doherty,

According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, just before 2:30 pm, a car driving north on Highway 87 towards Leland stopped to make a left turn onto Danford Road when another vehicle hit them from behind.

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Fashion show kicks off the beginning of the North Carolina Azalea Festival

March 15, 2026
Bryan Alonso,

The beginning of the North Carolina Azalea Festivities kicked off on Sunday with a fashion show

Carolina Shores Golf and Country Club
Brunswick, Local, News, Top Stories

New episode in Carolina Shores Golf Course drama, as developer sues town

March 15, 2026
Bryan Alonso,

The controversial Carolina Shores Golf Course development has a new chapter, with the developer now suing the town.

Corporal Dominic Davila with Veterans
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Veteran chooses his forever home in Wilmington

March 14, 2026
Bryan Alonso,

Special ceremony is held for Corporal Dominic Davila, as “Homes for Our Troops” select him as the newest recipient to build his new home.

Matt Bennett at Wilmington St. Patrick's Day Parade
Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Downtown Wilmington filled with green after the ’25th Annual Wilmington St. Patrick’s Day Parade’

March 14, 2026
Bryan Alonso,

Downtown Wilmington was filled with green attendees as they saw pirates, roller skaters, and even WWAY’s Matt Bennett at the Wilmington St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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Laney takes down rival Ashley 7-3

March 13, 2026
Colton Emswiler,

In a battle of state runner-ups from over the past two seasons, Laney baseball picked up a 7-3 home win over Carolina Coast rival Ashley on Friday.

Jaymes Osborne in an interview with WWAY
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New revelation comes that Rick Southerland’s friend voted in primary election, while being a convicted felon

March 13, 2026
Bryan Alonso,

More than a week after Rick Southerland’s drop out from the New Hanover County Board of Education race, more revelations come out from Jaymes Osborne, his friend who is a registered sex-offender.

Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Fashion show launches Azalea Festival festivities this weekend

March 13, 2026
Kinsey Rothenberger,

The official North Carolina Azalea Festival kicks off this weekend with a fashionable bang.

Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Wilmington Police Department welcomes new officers

March 13, 2026
Kinsey Rothenberger,

A new class of Wilmington Police Officers were sworn in Friday after completing basic law enforcement training.

Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Wilmington business leader working to maintain Castle Street’s Arts District

March 13, 2026
Kinsey Rothenberger,

An effort is underway to try to preserve the ambiance and unique character of some buildings in Wilmington’s Castle Street district.

Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Election results made official as counties complete primary canvass

March 13, 2026
Kinsey Rothenberger,

Election results from the March primary are being made official with county canvasses across the state on Friday.

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What’s Happening across the Cape Fear this weekend

March 13, 2026
Anastasia Vandeberg,

Spring has sprung in the cape fear region and there is no shortage of fun activities happening for everyone to get out and enjoy. 

Brunswick, Local, News, Top Stories

Southport Board of Aldermen approves zoning ordinance change for vape/tobacco shops

March 13, 2026
Conor Doherty,

The board also held a public hearing about possible changes to the city’s unified development ordinance regarding “vape and tobacco shops.”

Brunswick, Local, News, Top Stories

Southport church offers to host before-and after-school programs after city suspends service

March 13, 2026
Conor Doherty,

However, Trinity United Methodist Church is looking to step in and help. 

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Wilmington International Airport now reopened after evacuation due to a bomb threat

March 12, 2026
WWAY News,

The terminal at Wilmington International Airport was evacuated Thursday after airport officials received a reported bomb threat.

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Columbus, Local, NC, News, Top Stories

‘A good soul;’ Whiteville community mourns former teacher, fitness center owner after deadly assault

March 12, 2026
Kamy Smelser,

Many in the Whiteville community are grieving on Thursday after the tragic death of a prominent community member and former school teacher. 

Brunswick, Local, News, Top Stories

Community reacts to fatal house fire in Brunswick County

March 12, 2026
Kinsey Rothenberger,

Two children have died after a mobile home fire early Thursday morning in the City of Northwest.

The 25th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade kicked off on Saturday in downtown Wilmington. Hundreds of people lining the streets dawning their best green attire.  (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY)
Local, New Hanover, New Hanover, News, Top Stories, What's Happening

Wilmington’s 25th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for Saturday

March 12, 2026
Matt Bennett,

Downtown Wilmington will turn green this weekend as the city celebrates the 25th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The event, one of the largest in southeastern North Carolina, will step off Saturday at 11 a.m. from Cape Fear Community College.

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Throwback Thursday: 1988 bridge dedication, St. Patrick’s preparations, and Fort Fisher otters

March 12, 2026
Matt Bennett,

This week’s Throwback Thursday takes a look back at March 1988 in the Cape Fear, highlighting a historic bridge dedication, early Saint Patrick’s Day preparations, and a familiar animal attraction at the North Carolina Aquarium.

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Sports, Top Stories

Both Hoggard basketball teams fall in Class 8A state title games

March 11, 2026
Colton Emswiler,

It was a historic night for Hoggard being the first school in 13 years to send their boys and girls teams to the NCHSAA basketball championships, but both lost in similar fashions on Wednesday night at Wake Forest University.

Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

City of Wilmington undergoing major reorganization of departments and staff

March 11, 2026
Conor Doherty,

The City of Wilmington is undergoing a major organizational restructuring, including the removal of several department heads.

Rafael Martinez and Edilberto Sierra together
Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Family of Wallace man charged in shooting that led to deadly officer-involved shooting speaks out

March 11, 2026
Bryan Alonso,

Days after the Market Street Parking Deck shooting, the family of the person who was charged in the shooting speaks out.

Brunswick, Local, News, Top Stories

Cape Fear trainer and Mustang ‘Gringo’ break Guinness World Record

March 11, 2026
Kinsey Rothenberger,

The Rolling Stones once sang, “wild horses couldn’t drag me away,” but don’t tell that to one Cape Fear trainer because she and her equine partner have just joined an exclusive club.

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