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.
Two UNCW Swim & Dive athletes set to compete on national stage
Fresh off a 'Three-Peat' for the men's and women's teams, two juniors are continuing to strive
Snowden is the first Seahawk to compete at the NCAA Championships since 2021 and Sharpe will compete this weekend at the Zone B Championships.
UNCW’s Harris completes goal of working every home UNCW basketball game despite stage three cancer diagnoses
"Year 51 here I come," proclaimed the 78-year-old
On Thursday, the UNCW women’s basketball team wrapped up a successful home slate of the season, defeating Hampton for the 8th conference win of the year.
But the biggest victor of the night was working the scorer’s table.
Carolina Beach kicks off centennial celebration
Carolina Beach was first chartered in 1925 but the seaside town’s history dates back even further, as people started to come to those shores in the late 1800s.
A Leland staple on the verge of permanent closure
"When the prices of the eggs and the food had gone up, I did not put it onto my customers because I know that they're having it hard just as bad as I'm having it hard."
The restaurant has been in business for 2 decades. However, business started to take a downturn when the COVID pandemic hit in 2020. Orders were not coming as frequently. Food prices started increasing, which put owner Gaylyn Steelman in a pretty rough position.
Brunswick County protesters urge Rep. Rouzer to take action against Trump
Hundreds of protestors gathered outside of the Brunswick County Courthouse Thursday, demanding action from US House Representative David Rouzer.
New Hanover County Commissioners hold 2nd budget work session
During the meeting, commissioners received end-of-year performance reviews from various county departments including Fire Rescue, Recycling and Solid Waste, and Storm Water Management.
Pender County School Board discusses changes to 2026-2027 school calendar
The Pender County School Board is currently reviewing potential changes to its 2026-2027 school calendar.
Pender County Planning Board denies expansion of local apartment complex
The proposal, submitted by Hawthorne Residential Partners, sought to add 84 new units to the existing Hawthorne at Hampstead complex.
History with ‘Hud’: Detailing the Wilmington house built for North Carolina’s first popularly elected governor
There’s a house at the corner of South Front Street and Nun Street in Wilmington which takes up an entire city block. It’s not the oldest home in town nor the most historic. But it’s an important piece of architecture due to the first resident to call it home.
The North Carolina Rice Festival arrives for the sixth year
The North Carolina Rice Festival is back for the sixth year. The four-day event, kicking off at the WWAY event center, organizers shared some history of the Gullah Geechee culture.
The North Carolina Rice Festival is back for the sixth year. The four-day event, kicking off Wednesday night at the WWAY event center in Leland, organizers shared some history of the Gullah Geechee culture.
NC Medicaid, Medicare partner faces 90% budget cut
The North Carolina Navigator Consortium faces a funding cut of more than 90%, dropping its total budget from $98 million to $10 million.
UNCW to host annual Intercultural Festival
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — UNCW’s Office of International Students and Scholars is preparing to host its annual Intercultural Festival. The event is happening on Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Burney Center on UNCW’s campus. iFest is free and open to the public. Each year, UNCW welcomes more than 900 international students from more than…
How New Hanover County residents can appeal their new property valuations
County Commissioner Dane Scalise told WWAY that property values have risen by an average of nearly 60% across the county.
Eggs at home: A look at raising chickens in Wilmington
“We see our birds as pets—they all have names. Of course, we enjoy their eggs, but we also just enjoy spending time with them,” Carr says.
Wilmington City Council members to visit D.C. amid projected increase in cost for CFMB replacement
The trip will include a visit to Capitol Hill to speak with federal representatives about the city’s legislative agenda, which includes a replacement for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
New Hanover County schools sex education programs changes to align with presidential executive orders
"You're not here for the students. You're here for your beliefs and your beliefs only."
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY)–The New Hanover County School Board met Tuesday night. One of the big topics on the agenda was the district’s sex education curriculum and possible future changes. Yelling, frustrations, and a heated exchange filled the New Hanover County School Board meeting Tuesday night. It comes after the district announced the removal of DEI policies, with some members…
St. Mary Catholic School holds annual Mardi Gras parade and bead toss
The tradition began more than 20 years ago when New Orleans native Clifton Lively, who was then the school’s campus manager, suggested finding some way to celebrate Mardi Gras.