Governor Stein discusses crime prevention at commission meeting
The Governor’s Crime Commission is comprised of 43 members, including the heads of state criminal justice and human service agencies.
Wilmington postal workers voice opposition to privatization of USPS
“If they privatize it, you might not get it for like seven days. It might be three, four; you might not get seven-day service.”
Spring begins as pollen dusts the Cape Fear
Thursday marks the first day of spring, and pollen is already dusting homes, cars, and pets across the Cape Fear.
‘It’s a shame:’ Historic Brunswick Town chapel damaged by visitors
Some visitors have climbed the church’s brick walls to sit in its large windowsills. That’s caused some of the building’s bricks to break.
Island Men’s Mac and Cheese Festival returns to Carolina Beach this weekend
The Island Men’s Mac and Cheese Festival is back this weekend at Carolina Beach, offering food lovers the chance to sample dozens of unique mac and cheese dishes, all while supporting a good cause.
History with ‘Hud’: The story behind the growth of two local lake towns
While the miles of beaches along our coast will be the most popular spots over the next six months, there are two area lake towns further inland which will receive their fair share of guests.
“No one will lose their job”: Pender EMS and Fire holds board meeting to discuss merging process
"No one will lose their job. We may have to look at response and population growth and add to that,"
After a merger of Pender EMS and Fire with the county was approved last week, the EMS and Fire Board of Directors gathered to discuss the information the county needs for the transition.
Local reaction to a new rideshare tax set to start in July
The Transportation Commerce tax takes effect July 1st. It will place a 1.5% tax on exclusive ride services and a 1% tax on shared-ride services.
Future of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Replacement Project remains uncertain
A $242 million federal grant is on hold as the Trump administration reviews federal spending. The NCDOT has also raised the estimated project cost from $400 million to around $1 billion.
Columbus County Sheriff speaks out following viral arrest
Around 8:30 pm Monday night, a deputy attempted to pull over Deon Taplin for allegedly running a stop sign.
Drift Coffee set to open three new locations
Allison Ballard with The Star News reports the company plans to add locations in Carolina Beach, Porters Neck, and Hampstead.
Local petition calls for 5 PM free parking at Wrightsville Beach
Paid parking season is back for New Hanover County beaches, and some residents of Wrightsville Beach are pushing for a change.
State Lawmakers introduce bill to curb youth vaping
The bill, called “Solly’s Law,” is named in honor of a high schooler who was only 15 years old when he died from complications of vaping.
‘Teacher of the Month’ brings learning to life through creative science
A middle school science teacher in Bladen County is making waves in the classroom with her hands-on teaching approach and creative methods. Laura Hall, a teacher at Clarkton School of Discovery, has been named WWAY’s Teacher of the Month for her dedication to inspiring young minds.
A town hall held at NHCS explains a potential AI security pilot program
"If this money runs out, that is going to cost $300,000, which is equivalent to five to six teachers or school personnel."
The company that would be used is called Eviden- a French-based company that focuses on digital transformation, cyber security, cloud computing, and AI solutions.
Church volunteers continuing to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Florence
In Bolton, volunteers were hard at work tearing out rotted and wrapped floorboards in John Freeman’s home.
Master of the Clippers: Barber retires after 62 years of perfecting the craft
Tuesday, many gathered in the town of Burgaw to celebrate Ray Rivenbark’s retirement and his nearly sixty years of barbering.
NEW DETAILS: Triple homicide investigation underway in Bladen County
When deputies arrived at a house on E Roberts Street, they were met by 35-year-old Kevin Musser, who was covered in blood holding a handgun.
Police chase ends in arrest after crash in downtown Wilmington
A routine traffic stop turned into a police chase over the weekend in downtown Wilmington, ending in a crash and the arrest of a Fayetteville man.
Pet Pals: Energetic and sweet, young puppy looking for forever home
She would make a great addition to any family — as long as they have plenty of energy and time to spare for a puppy.
NHCS curricular changes has a board member going to great lengths to shine a spotlight on DEI
"We have to stop every program in our schools that treats one student differently from the next."
New Hanover County Middle School parents are now getting a letter from the school district acknowledging the school board’s approval of changes to its middle school sex ed program.
Pender County residents continue cleanup efforts following weekend storm
One area that was hit hard was Pender County, where an EF1 tornado, with wind gusts up to 95 mph, traveled more than 3 miles on the ground near Burgaw.
How sports betting could impact your tax refunds
Sports betting became legal in North Carolina in March of 2024, with more than $6.5 billion bet in the first year.
UNCW researchers working to protect coral reefs
Students and staff at the UNCW center for marine science are part of research projects to protect and learn about coral reefs.