Local college student travels to D.C. for inauguration
Basso also attended the All-American Inaugural Ball and will be at the Victory Rally, all in preparation for Monday’s ceremony.
NCDEQ draft permit for Lear Corp. does not limit PFAS discharge despite backlash
Despite thousands of public comments demanding regulation, NCDEQ has yet to include emissions limits
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is poised to issue a permit giving the go-ahead for a company upstream to dump dangerous compounds into the Cape Fear River.
27th annual TreeFest held at Independence Mall
Wilmington’s 27th annual TreeFest giveaway is being held Friday and Saturday.
Local church impacts over 15,000 lives with water wells in Uganda
Since 2022, the church has been working to change this, completing 21 wells that now serve over 15,000 people.
Use caution during coyote mating season
Coyote mating season is roughly from January to March.
Assessing the use of opioid settlement funds in New Hanover County
Over the next 18 years, New Hanover County will receive more than $18 million to address opioid addiction and related issues.
Health Fair: urogynecologist discusses bladder issues
Dr. Timothy Chase, a urogynecologist with Novant Health Glen Meade OB/GYN talks with Jessica Keisling about bladder issues.
Boiling Spring Lakes to renovate former police department building
The city plans to renovate its former police department building into a senior center and library.
Health Fair: Urologist discusses kidney stones
Dr. Robert Bennett, a urologist with Novant Health Urology talks with Tomika Jackson about kidney stones.
Rep. David Rouzer introduces bill to eliminate Dept. of Education
House Bill HR 369 is titled “To Provide for the Elimination of the Department of Education and Other Purposes.”
WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Marqueze Higgins
New Hanover senior standout says discipline translates in the classroom and beyond
The senior is an all-conference running back, has collected 40 wins on the wrestling mat, and ran track his first three seasons.
Town of Navassa discusses shortage of police officers
"There are a lot of things he needs to be aware of because we're a small town, and we don't have many resources that other towns have to worry about."
In response to allegations that Navassa’s Chief of Police only worked 12 days out of the year in 2024, Mayor Willis says that’s not true. He says Chief Thomas was actively on duty every day.
YWCA Lower Cape Fear holds a public chat called “Mission Possible: Still We Rise”
"We cannot let fear deter us. We got to step up and ban together."
The conversation was called — “Mission Possible: Still We Rise” and it focused on resilience and empowerment in politics, women’s health, and economic advancement.
Boiling Spring Lakes dam construction, road closures continue to frustrate residents
The city has received assistance from the state and federal government to rebuild the dams but East Boiling Spring Road has remained closed, making it difficult for residents to get from one area of the city to the other.
Epsilon Advanced Materials facility one step closer to construction
First announced back in 2023, the more than 1.5 million square foot facility will be one of the first built at Brunswick County’s Mid-Atlantic Industrial Rail Park.
Managing your winter energy bill: Tips to save on heating costs
As temperatures drop this winter, many people may notice an increase in their energy bills. But according to Jeff Brooks, a spokesperson with Duke Energy, it’s not about price hikes—it’s all about usage.
Cape Fear Community College launches Aviation Maintenance Technician program
Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is launching a new Aviation Maintenance Technician Program, offering the skills needed to enter the growing aviation industry.
Wilmington content creator battles cancer, faces imminent TikTok ban
Westermark has used his platform to bring awareness to a GoFundMe to help cover medical bills—but he may lose his following when a ban on TikTok goes into place on Sunday.
History with ‘Hud’: How years of prohibition impacted the Port City
Wilmington is known for having some of the best bars in the Cape Fear. But for a period of time during the 20th century, they wouldn’t have been allowed to exist.
Airport construction causing issues for passenger parking
Angela Burns said her car was towed to another lot at the airport, and she found it, but she didn’t know about the construction in advance.
JetBlue launches new service at Wilmington International Airport
JetBlue announced Wednesday that it will begin service at Wilmington International Airport this spring, offering daily nonstop flights between ILM and Boston Logan International Airport from April 30 through Oct. 25.
Pender County School Board looks at possible solutions to its bus driver shortage
"They are the first and last people that our students see each and every day. So, we want high-quality drivers. So, paying these drivers what they're worth is and increasing that goes a long way."
The school system has 100 drivers, of which all 100 share 93 routes a day- 15 bus monitors, and is looking to add 10 more drivers to the roster.
Brunswick County Commissioner appointed to national disaster task force
Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams has been appointed to the newly formed National Association of Counties Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force.