WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday aboard Battleship North Carolina
A Marine Corps infantryman, 100-year-old Lewis Bourgault enlisted in 1942 and was stationed at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville.
Florist warns of price hikes as tariffs disrupt Mother’s Day sales
People are starting to feel the impacts of the tariffs put in place by the Trump administration including a Downtown Wilmington florist.
Carolina Beach Catholics Celebrate Historic Election of First American Pope
"It's a new journey. It's a new thing we're going to be learning."
Many Catholics around the globe are excited about the incoming Pope, including here locally — in Carolina Beach.
Coastal Christian advances with 5-0 shutout over Fayetteville Christian
Coastal Christian did all of their damage in the first half as they knocked off Fayetteville Christian 5-0 in the second round of the NCISAA girls soccer playoffs.
Laney’s season ends to Garner 14-2 in five innings
A rough start was not something Laney could overcome as the 2nd seeded Bucs fell to 15th seeded Garner 14-2 in five innings on Monday in the Class 4A East softball playoffs.
Pender County Schools to discuss changes to AI policies
Generative AI allows people to input words, images, video, code, or audio into a program to create new content.
Wilmington businessman helping revitalize downtown Burgaw
Wilmington businessman Richard Johnson began working on a plan to revitalize downtown Burgaw several years ago.
North Brunswick HS student wins state-wide congressional art competition
Liliana Arroyl won the award for North Carolina in a national art competition held by the US House of Representatives.
North Brunswick High School to receive renovations over the summer
Capital Projects Manager Grady Watkins says the district’s largest high school will receive upgrades to the gym, cafeteria, and media center.
VA benefits event being held for veterans in New Hanover
The event held at the National Guard Armory on Infantry Road lets veterans speak one-one-one with a Veterans Affairs representative.
Officials explain ash and ember presence near Sunset Road Fire
Fire Chief Lathrop said that if wind conditions remain stable, the ash and embers are expected to stay within areas that have already burned.
Wilmington Police list mounted unit for possible budget cut
A police spokesman said eliminating the mounted unit would result in a total savings of just over $350,000.
WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Mackenzi Clemmons
The WWAY Student Athlete of the Week is Mackenzi Clemmons from East Columbus High School.
History with ‘Hud’: Reflecting on when part of Pender County served as a refugee colony during WWII
It’s been nearly a century since Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany were brought overseas to live in an agricultural colony in rural Pender County. But the impacts of those years can still be seen today.
From $500 to $700: Boiling Spring Lakes City Manager Explains Why Your Tax Bill May Rise 42%
"It creates a stormwater department with civil engineers. It also brings our law enforcement salaries aligned with our regional municipal partners. The third piece of this puzzle is that it also allows us to build up our fund balance."
A 27-cent rate will increase it to $700 — $200 more to kick out.
Some well-known retailers are set to come to Brunswick County
Marshalls and Ulta Beauty will join the village, which will also include a Publix Supermarket.
Marshalls and Ulta Beauty will join the village, which will also include a Publix Supermarket.
Topsail hands MEC champion Laney 1st conference loss 10-9 in 2OT
Having already won the Mideastern Conference boys lacrosse title, Laney dropped their regular season finale at home to Topsail 10-9 in double overtime on Wednesday.
Topsail clinches MEC girls lacrosse title after 15-8 win at Laney
Already with a share guaranteed, Topsail won their second straight outright Mideastern Conference girls lacrosse title following a 15-8 road win over Laney on Wednesday.
Hoggard girls soccer clinches MEC title with 8-0 win over New Hanover
For the first time since 2022, Hoggard won the Mideastern Conference title outright after beating New Hanover 8-0 on the road Wednesday.
Wilmington veteran dies during weekend Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C.
Joseph Owen Boyles, who lived in Wilmington, was 98 years old and a World War 2 veteran.
North Topsail condo owner says town is ignoring building safety concerns
Jeff Wells—whose fiancée owns a condo in the Topsail Dunes condo complex—expressed his concern about the safety of the building.
REAL ID requirement now in effect for travelers
Those without compliant ID may still be able to fly, but they will be subject to additional security screening.
Shallow conditions reported at Carolina Beach Inlet
“Right now the inlet is probably in one of the worst conditions it’s been in in quite a while. The buoys are not located properly;”
Search underway for murder suspects in Wilmington
The Wilmington Police Department is searching for two more murder suspects associated with a body found in the wooded area near Hurst and Clay Street back on Friday, May 2nd.