Local boutique owner turns to Facebook after finding snake in store
“Several people offering to help me relocate the snake and handle it, and I was very lucky because I was not equipped.”
WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Lucas Shields
The WWAY Student Athlete of the Week is Lucas Shields from Laney High School.
100th History with ‘Hud’: Marking 100 installments with 100 years of history
This is the 100th installment of my History with ‘Hud’ series, which started back in April of 2023 to highlight local history from around the Cape Fear. In honor of the milestone, I decided to take a look back at things which popped up exactly 100 years ago – in 1925.
Two NHC school board members call for Barnhart’s censure
The motion was brought by Board Member Judy Justice over the way Barnhart responded to a parent’s email.
Pet owners could face penalties for leaving animals alone in hot vehicles
This past Sunday, Wrightsville Beach police and a park ranger rescued a dog from a locked car after it was left inside with temperatures rising.
UNCW’s Dobson, coach reflect on recruitment process
College basketball programs are now in the recruitment stage of their offseason, and one of UNCW’s own had to go through a lot before finding her place on the Seahawks.
UNCW highlights sexual assault resources available on and off campus
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington is highlighting available campus and community resources.
McDonald’s tuition program supports two local graduates
The program, called Archways to Opportunity, offers tuition assistance and career development resources to McDonald’s employees.
Pender County Board of Commissioners newest member speaks on key items in Tuesday’s regular meeting
Tate will continue to serve in this role until 20-28
Jimmy Tate, a former Pender County Commissioner, had a few items in their Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting. Some of them include a moratorium to freeze county employment and employment spending. Another item was adding Union Rescue as a subcontractor with Pender County.
Laney sneaks past Hoggard 10-9 to remain perfect in MEC play
Buccaneer boys lacrosse improved their win streak to 12 on Tuesday following Laney’s 10-9 road win against Hoggard.
Laney picks up 5-3 home win over Hoggard
An unusual play to start the game opened the scoring in what resulted in a 5-3 home win for Laney on the softball diamond over Hoggard on Tuesday.
Laney edges Hoggard 5-4 in 8 innings
Laney picked up a narrow 5-4 home win over Hoggard in eight innings on Tuesday to hold onto their one game lead atop the Mideastern Conference.
Mehling 1-hits New Hanover in Ashley’s 5-0 win
Following a two game skid, Ashley baseball got back into the win column with a 5-0 road shutout against New Hanover.
Surf City businessman injured in e-bike crash as safety concerns grow
According to Surf City town manager Kyle Breuer, people riding e-bikes must follow traffic rules, like stopping at stop signs and keeping an eye out for pedestrians.
Wait times for Real IDs stretching NC residents’ patience
A Real ID is optional and isn’t needed if you are driving, voting, or getting medical care at a hospital.
Local bike shop faces higher prices after Trump’s tariffs
Tariffs put in place by Trump Administration are beginning to affect small businesses—including some in the Cape Fear.
‘The Wall That Heals’ brings honor and healing to Whiteville
A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. arrived in Whiteville Tuesday.
Pet Pals: High-energy, young Lab mix looking for forever home
The shelter says he is very hyper and strong, but once he gets his energy out he is the most loving pup.
West Brunswick opens tourney with 6-0 win over Southern Nash
During the opening day of the Beach Diamond Invitational, hosting West Brunswick shut out Southern Nash 6-0.
“Couldn’t think of any better place to work:” Kure Beach police chief says farewell to the force
"I'm probably going to take some time off, hang out with my kid and grandkid, and just see what life on the other side is like."
Out with the old, and in with the new. At this week’s Kure Beach Town Council meeting, a bittersweet announcement was made- Police Chief Michael Bowden is hanging up his badge after nine years at the helm and 24 years on the force.
Brown’s 5 RBI’s power West Brunswick to 12-2 win over South Point
During the opening day of the Beach Diamond Invitational Tournament, hosting West Brunswick softball took down South Point 12-2 in five innings.
CFCC Students and Welcome Home Angel transform Navassa home for McCain Family
Welcome Home Angel and interior design students from Cape Fear Community College worked together to create a safer and more livable space for the McCain family in Navassa.
Truck traffic through Sunset Park raises concerns among residents
Some residents in the Wilmington community of Sunset Park are concerned about commercial trucks going through their neighborhood to and from the state port.
A pope of the people: Locals in the Cape Fear react to death of Pope Francis
After the death of Pope Francis Monday, reactions pour in from around the globe—including here in the Cape Fear.