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.
New businesses coming to Mayfaire Towncenter
Some new businesses are coming to Mayfaire Towncenter in 2025 including a restaurant and a new hotel.
New Hanover County preparing to offer free tax assistance
Trained IRS-certified volunteers will provide tax help through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and AARP tax-aide programs.
Historic Wrightsville Beach cottage temporarily saved from demolition
A one year stay order was issued for the Williams-Bordeaux Cottage on N Lumina Ave. by the town’s Historic Landmark Commission.
Pet Pals: Friendly and playful Basset Hound mix looking for forever home
Tucker loves to play, explore and sniff out new adventures.
Brunswick County Planning Board approves 1,800-unit development but residents want to see affordable housing
"You have people from all different walks of life who are working-class people- who are being priced out of this county."
On Monday night, the Brunswick County planning board just approved Brd Land Development to build 185 single-family homes on approximately 642 acres of land. The engineer is dedicating 5% of the 1,8000 homes to affordable housing. That’s about 90 homes, give or take.
MLK Celebration Committee explains why parade isn’t happening this year
“The Chief of Police, Donny Williams, came to our meetings and he expressed that he had some concerns that he wouldn’t be, the department wouldn’t be able to secure the perimeter of the parade.”
Wilmington Fit for Fun Center holds info session about possible new playground
The $235,000 grant would help replace the center’s existing playground, which is 20 years old.
Sunset Beach approves 10-foot height increase for hotels
Sunset Beach Town Council voted to approve a change to the town’s Unified Development Ordinance, which will now raise the maximum height for hotels in the town’s mixed-use development zone from 50 feet to 60 feet.
Post-holiday blues: Tips for seniors on staying active and connected
While we continue into the new year, many people may find themselves experiencing the post-holiday blues this month, especially seniors.
Novant Health implements visitor restrictions
Joining alongside other North Carolina health systems, starting Tuesday at 7am there will be a temporary visitor restriction at Novant Health.
A Celebration of Life: Honoring Donna Gregory
On Saturday, family, friends, and colleagues gathered at Thalian Hall to celebrate the life of former WWAY news anchor Donna Gregory. Hundreds attended in person, with thousands more watching online to honor her memory.
Full Court Press January 10, 2025
Week five
With the winter weather Friday night, there was no basketball played. However, WWAY was able to get all Thursday matchups!
Drivers brave winter weather storm as it hits Cape Fear
State Department of Transportation workers have been busy the past few days, pre-treating roads like Highway 17 in Brunswick County with brine, a liquid mixture of salt and water. It prevents snow or ice from bonding to road surfaces.
NCDOT crews on standby as winter storm approaches
With the first winter storm in years taking aim at our state, the DOT has been busy brining roads and keeping their crews on standby.
Warming Center in Whiteville opens as temperatures drop
Facts of Life Church, with the support of other area churches, nonprofits and Columbus County Emergency Management, is running The Warming Center for the next week.
‘Just Keep Swimming’: UNCW senior makes swim team after years of trying
Ben Prucha had been a volunteer and club swimmer his previous years in Wilmington. Now, his dream of being a D1 athlete is reality
In a remarkably rare situation of opportunity meeting preparation, UNCW senior Ben Prucha is proving that the only way to drown your dreams is to never swim at all.
“It was definitely something I strived for pretty hard,” said the newest member of the reigning CAA champion UNCW swim team about being a division one athlete.
Leland Town Hall expansion moving ahead of schedule
The construction project, which began last August, is running ahead of schedule.