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Bladen, Local, News, Top Stories

NEW DETAILS: 911 call released from fatal Elizabethtown shooting

July 14, 2025
Nate Mauldin,

The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office released the 911 call in the case of 45-year-old Charlotte Smith, who’s charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of her husband, 42-year-old Daine Smith.  

(Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)
Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Wilmington City Council to consider cutting fossil fuel investments

July 14, 2025
Nate Mauldin,

A Wilmington city councilman is set to introduce a proposal at Tuesday’s meeting aimed investing away from fossil fuels. 

Thach Taylor Drafted
Sports, Top Stories

UNCW’s Taylor, Thach selected in MLB Draft

July 14, 2025
Colton Emswiler,

Two local baseball players are now one step closer to the big leagues.

Town Of Shallotte
Brunswick, Local, News

Contractors miss deadlines on Shallotte park project, now paying $1,000 a day

July 11, 2025
Summer Trolli,

In Brunswick County, contractors working on the expansion project of Mulberry Park in Shallotte have surpassed their contracted deadlines. 

Oib
Brunswick, Local, News

Ocean Isle Beach residents turn to sandbags as erosion escalates

July 11, 2025
Summer Trolli,

In Brunswick County, Ocean Isle Beach has been battling beach erosion for years, and the erosion has now accelerated on the east end.  

Supper1
Sports, Top Stories

Wilmington softball team headed to Babe Ruth World Series in Alabama

July 11, 2025
Colton Emswiler,

One group of young ladies will go from the Cape Fear to the Heart of Dixie with the hopes of winning a national championship in softball.

Brunswick, Local, NC, News, Top Stories

School districts across NC preparing to implement cellphone ban policies

July 10, 2025
Conor Doherty,

House Bill 959 requires school districts to have a policy requiring cellphones and other electronic devices, like tablets and laptops, to be turned off when class is in session.

Bladen, Local, News, Top Stories

Elizabethtown woman appears in court after husband’s shooting death

July 10, 2025
Nate Mauldin,

A Bladen County woman appeared in court Thursday for the first time since being charged in the shooting death of her husband.

History With ‘hud’: How A Deaf Newspaper Reporter Left Mark Still Seen In Southport
Brunswick, History With Hud, Local, News

History with ‘Hud’: How a deaf newspaper reporter left mark still seen in Southport

July 10, 2025
Matthew Huddleston,

Keziah was a deaf reporter working for ‘The News Reporter’ in Whiteville in 1928 when he decided to move more than 60 miles east to the coast and break out on his own with a new paper – ‘The State Port Pilot’.

7 9 Post 10 At Sharks
Sports, Top Stories

Sharks take down American Legion Post 10 4-2

July 9, 2025
Colton Emswiler,

In non-conference action, the Sharks took down American Legion Post 10 on Wednesday 4-2.

Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

New Hanover Schools preparing for more than $5 million budget shortfall

July 9, 2025
Conor Doherty,

New Hanover County Schools was getting more than $2 million of that, but is no longer eligible for it due to the county’s reassessment of property values earlier this year.

Features, Local, News, Top Stories

Wilmington Councilmember proposes curfew, ordinances after downtown shooting

July 9, 2025
WWAY News,

“It was a tough weekend for crime downtown — which is always something that kind of makes everybody say, ‘What’s going on?’” Waddell said.

Features, Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

New generator at Harrelson Center to power disaster response

July 9, 2025
WWAY News,

The annex will now serve as a disaster response hub for local nonprofits and faith-based groups during and after emergencies.

(Photo: CBS)
Features, Local, NC, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

600k+ in NC could lose health insurance after Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

July 9, 2025
Nate Mauldin,

Many Medicaid and ACA recipients could be at risk after President Trump’s so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” slashed federal Medicaid funding.  

(Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)
Features, Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

NCDOT prepares for 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

July 9, 2025
Nate Mauldin,

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is gearing up for this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season. 

Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

NHSB hears New Hanover High School master plan presentation, approves funding for pre-k classrooms

July 8, 2025
Conor Doherty,

During Tuesday’s New Hanover County School Board meeting, district leaders heard a presentation about the future of New Hanover High School.

Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Wilmington Police investigating shooting on Evans Street

July 8, 2025
Conor Doherty,

The suspect reportedly barricaded themselves in a nearby home.

Host Family1
Sports, Top Stories

Shallywags players bonding with host family

July 8, 2025
Colton Emswiler,

With the number of summer baseball teams in the Cape Fear tripling in 2025, the need to house the athletes skyrocketed.

John Connor Finds Charm At Oak Island Beach
Brunswick, DISTRACTION, Local, News, Top Stories

Stranger helps reunite woman with lost charm honoring late grandmother

July 8, 2025
Summer Trolli,

A family trip to Oak Island took an emotional turn for one woman after she lost a charm with a deep personal meaning. 

3d Tiny Homes
Local, New Hanover, News

Innovative Housing, Lasting Impact: Eden Village’s 3D printed home project

July 8, 2025
Summer Trolli,

‘Eden Village of Wilmington’ is in the planning and permitting process of building durable 3D printed homes for those experiencing homelessness. 

(From: WPD)
Features, Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Wilmington man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter

July 8, 2025
Nate Mauldin,

22-year-old Triston Spencer pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter in New Hanover County Court. Last year, Spencer was charged in the death of 20-year-old Skyler Pattillo. 

(Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)
Features, Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Groundbreaking held for new additions to Olsen Park

July 8, 2025
Nate Mauldin,

Phase II of Olsen Park will include an all-purpose field, four pickle ball courts, and expanded parking. 

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Brunswick, Community, DISTRACTION, Local, News, Pet Pals, Top Stories

Scruffy, sassy terrier mix looking for forever home

July 8, 2025
WWAY News,

If you’re looking for a quirky little companion with a big personality, Fonzie’s your guy. 

Columbus, Local, News, Top Stories

Chadbourn family urging NCDOT to address persistent flooding issues in their area

July 7, 2025
Conor Doherty,

One area of the Cape Fear that received significant rainfall was the town of Chadbourn.

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