Rainbow Bridge pet memorial planned for Carolina Beach
A new project in Carolina Beach will offer residents a way to honor pets who have died — whether they had fur, feathers, or scales.
Town of Leland adopted comprehensive safety action plan to make roads safer
In Brunswick County, the town of Leland has adopted a “safe streets and roads for all” comprehensive safety action plan.
McAlister’s Deli coming to Leland
A McAlister’s Deli is coming to Leland.
Film screening held at Jengo’s Playhouse in Wilmington for ‘North Putnam’
Friday night Jengo’s Playhouse in Wilmington hosted a screening for the observational documentary North Putnam.
New film exhibit opens in Wilmington’s Cargo District
The exhibit includes memorabilia from a variety of productions filmed in the Cape Fear regionn.
Pender County Prevention Partnership receives Federal Grant
The Pender County Substance Use Prevention Partnership has received a $125,000 grant from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Neighbor reacts to homicide of Whiteville mother
Many in the city of Whiteville are trying to grapple with the loss of a mother who was murdered this week.
Whiteville church builds replica tomb for live Easter reenactment
Western Prong Baptist Church in Whiteville is celebrating by constructing a life-sized replica of the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem.
‘Two Lights for Tomorrow’ will shine in communities across North Carolina Friday
Friday night, Wilmington and Topsail Island will join communities across the state in shining “Two Lights for Tomorrow”.
Dave & Buster’s Now Hiring for More than 80 Positions at new Wilmington location
Dave & Buster’s is set to open its first Wilmington location on May 26th, and is planning to hire more than workers to join their team.
At 80-years-old Frank Walker is still as sharp as his clippers
To some, it's just a pair of clippers. However, in Walker's hands, it's a tool for transformation. At 80 years young, he's still giving out fresh fades and life lessons with every cut.
To some, it’s just a pair of clippers. However, in Walker’s hands, it’s a tool for transformation. At 80 years young, he’s still giving out fresh fades and life lessons with every cut.
North Carolina State Auditor explains to WWAY how the “DAVE Act” will look
"When we report audits again, we base it on data, facts, and scrutiny."
The bill requires the auditor to take a comprehensive look at spending and make recommendations for any potential cuts or changes.
Senior Night: North Brunswick gets 8-7 home win over South Brunswick
The North Brunswick upperclassmen will celebrate following an 8-7 home win over rival South Brunswick on Thursday during Senior Night.
Cucalorus and the “Silver Pride Circle of the Cape Fear” to host first-ever “Silver Pride Cinema Festival”
Three feature films and a "shorts block," centered around queer lives and stories -- will be screened.
Three feature films and a “shorts block,” centered around queer lives and stories — will be screened.
Wilmington Symphony Conductor’s final concert
After nearly four decades at the helm, Wilmington Symphony Orchestra’s founding conductor is preparing to step down.
Yondr pouch pilot receives strong support from BCS teachers, according to survey
Phones and other personal electronic devices, like AirPods or smart watches, go into magnetically sealed fabric pouches, and they stay there until the end of the school day.
NEW DETAILS: Wilmington man shot after allegedly opening fire on police
Wilmington Police shot and injured a man who barricaded himself in his home and fired shots at police officers Thursday morning.
18-year-old charged in serious scooter collision involving minor
A 18-year-old has been charged after he allegedly hit a 5-year-old with his dirt bike on April 2nd.
WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Gwen Gunn
The WWAY Student Athlete of the Week is Gwen Gunn from Topsail High School.
History with ‘Hud’: Remembering when George Washington visited Wilmington
This month makes 234 years since our nation’s first president came to town. Although Wilmington has been visited by more than a dozen Commander in Chief’s since, having once been a stop for George Washington stands out in history.
New Hanover County attorney refutes claims made by International Association of Firefighters
The Association became involved in the Station 13 situation due to reported serious health problems among a large percentage of firefighters who had spent a lot of time working out of that station.
Ashley High School Alum earns engineering award from Stanford
Tanis Priddle, now a senior at Stanford University, has been named one of the top 30 senior engineering students in the country.
New Hanover County 911 uses what3words app to find callers
New Hanover County 911 is using a publicly available app to find callers during emergencies.
‘Teacher of the Month’ helps kindergarteners build confidence from day one
Kindergarten is often the first step in a child’s academic journey — and for many at Cape Fear Elementary, that journey starts with Mrs. Britney Rogers.