Amazon to bring over 1000 new jobs with fulfillment center in Pender County
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Amazon fulfillment center was held Tuesday morning.
Amuzu Theatre brings Broadway to Southport with spring show
The historic Amuzu Theater is set to bring the magic of Broadway to Southport with its spring production, Amuzu on Broadway. The show will feature a mix of timeless classics and contemporary hits performed by a talented local cast.
From kennel to couch: A former Pet Pal’s journey to a happy ending
Milo, a Boxer mix featured on WWAY’s Pet Pals segment back in September, has found his forever home, thanks to a connection made through the show.
NHCS Policy Committee moves DEI eliminations forward, discusses rolling back protections
New Hanover County Board of Education’s Policy Committee Meeting Tuesday to discuss language changes in district policy.
UNCW’s Ali Zalaya named CAA Defensive Player of the Year
Seahawks forward Ali Zalaya is the Coastal Athletic Association’s Defensive Player of the Year and was named to the CAA’s First Team All-Conference and the CAA’s All-Defensive Team.
Pet Pals: Energetic and friendly pup looking for forever home
Sugar is very athletic and needs an active owner who can keep up with her.
Witnesses to the deadly house fire speaks out
"That would be the results of alcohol and drugs."
Late Saturday night, fire crews responded to the 700 block of Manley Smith Road in Nakina for a structure fire. Our onlooker tells us one woman was able to escape the flames, but a man trapped inside did not make it out. The observer says it was his older brother, 75-year-old Windell Clyde Smith.
Wilmington City Council members visit DC to discuss PFAS, CFMB replacement
During the visit, council members will be meeting with members of Congress to discuss several items that impact Wilmington.
Wilmington Fire welcomes new dog to Crisis Response Program
The Wilmington Fire Department welcomed the newest member to its Crisis Response Dog Program on Monday.
Man sentenced after attack in Novant Health NHRMC Emergency Room staff
Rothwell Jacob Simmons pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by strangulation and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.
Woman accused of accessory to murder after the fact plead guilty
A teenager who was accused of accessory to murder after the fact, pleaded guilty in a New Hanover courtroom on Monday.
UpScale ReSale Design Challenge returns to benefit Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
The UpScale ReSale & Design Challenge, Wilmington’s most creative interior design competition, is set to return for its ninth year, bringing together local designers to transform secondhand items into stunning home décor. The two-day fundraising event, benefiting Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, will take place March 14-15 at Hotel Ballast.
Coastal Buds kicks off early celebration for World Down Syndrome Day
The event featured a variety of activities, including a puppet show, games, and even a reptile petting zoo.
Celebrating Gullah Geechee Heritage at the North Carolina Rice Festival
This year’s festival also featured cultural performances, historical presentations, and a variety of educational activities,
Brothers support Brunswick Community College Athletics with annual donation
Two brothers, Moe and Joe Stanley, who were born and raised in Brunswick County, proudly presented their annual donation to the Brunswick County Community College Athletic Department on Saturday.
16th annual Strut for Childhood Cancer
The event, led by Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas Cape Fear Region, saw participants take part in a 5K race or a fun one-mile run.
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Mini-golf course under construction in Carolina Beach
The course will host a food truck on-site once per week and the course will also feature a tiki bar that will serve alcoholic beverages.
New microchip scanning station allows access to lost animal information
If a chip is found, the station provides step-by-step instructions on how to proceed and contact information for local shelters. If no chip is found, it offers guidance on the next steps to take.
Southport Planning Board discusses future of Historic Courthouse
One option is moving the Southport Police Department to the first floor and using the second floor for Board of Aldermen meetings.
Dedication held for the newly restored Reaves Chapel in Navassa
Built by the formerly enslaved Gullah Geechee people between 1860 and 1880, the chapel served as a place of worship for more than 100 years.
Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC welcomes new CEO, faces federal grant cut
The state’s largest hunger relief organization announced Friday that Amy Beros will be the organization’s new president and CEO.
Harris Teeter’s new Fuel Center brings limited time gas savings
Harris Teeter is celebrating a new fuel center on Wrightsville Avenue, with a discount on gas.
USS NC submarine crew visiting Wilmington
Four sailors from the USS North Carolina submarine are in North Carolina to continue to bring awareness of the state’s namesake, active-duty submarine.