Members of the Leland Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department brought home top honors in a state paramedic competition. Paramedics Chris Watford and Michael Herbert won first place in the North Carolina Office of EMS Paramedic Competition at the NC Emergency Medicine Today conference in Greensboro.
Sunday on WWAY we showcased another loss for the Carolina Panthers. They drop to 1-4 after a setback to Seattle... We checked out volleyball action from UNCW on Sunday... Downtown Wilmington was the place to be for the "Battle In the South V". The mixed martial arts event even featured an unexpected first round knockout in the heavyweight title bout.... Plus more !
The wife of a soldier from Wilmington killed in Afghanistan earlier this week released a statement Friday.
On Wednesday we provided a detailed report on media day for the UNCW men's basketball team. The Seahawks have ten lettermen returning from last year's 10-21 squad. Three starters return including CAA player of the year candidate Keith Rendleman... Plus more !
The body of a Wilmington soldier killed in Afghanistan is back on American soil. Sgt. Thomas J. Butler IV’s body arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware last night. Fellow service members made what the military calls the dignified transfer in the rain. There is no word yet on when Butler’s body will return to Wilmington.
A Wilmington man is among three American soldiers killed in Afghanistan yesterday.
Sgt. Thomas J. Butler, known as T.J., was killed in action. His body will arrive back in the United States tonight.
On Sunday on WWAY Wilmington resident Trot Nixon expressed his feelings about being named to the "All Fenway Park Team." Nixon was named the second best right fielder in Red Sox history this past week... On Sunday Wilmington resident Connor Barth kicked three field goals for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 57 yarder marked the career long for the Hoggard & UNC grad.... Plus more !
On Thursday night the New York Giants crushed the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte. Quarterback Cam Newton was pressured into three interceptions.... On Thursday we also checked out soccer action at UNCW and volleyball action between Ashley High and Hoggard High.... Plus more !
On Sunday night on WWAY we checked out NFL action on the opening weekend of the regular season.... We showcased soccer action from UNCW.... Plus final round action from the Men's City Amateur Golf Tournament in Wilmington... And more !
On Thursday on WWAY we provided a detailed preview of the Wilmington Hammerheads championship soccer game that will be played on Saturday in Charleston.... On top of that we also checked out some local high school soccer action from Thursday. Plus more!
On Wednesday we saw Wilmington Hammerheads head coach David Irving in a different light. Hammerhead Corey Hertzog gave Irving a "hair makeover". Click play video to check it out.... On Wednesday we officially found out the NBA Charlotte Bobcats will not be returning to Wilmington for training camp.... Plus more !
The Democrat running for governor of North Carolina is holding town-hall-style meetings as the political world watches the Republican national convention get rolling.
For many people our pets are like our family and we mourn their loss very difficultly. What would you do if your dog was brutally killed?
On Sunday evening we took a whirlwind look at some of the top sports stories from this weekend. This included video from the dramatic playoff win by the Wilmington Hammerheads, Trot Nixon's evaluation of New Hanover's signature win over Scotland County in high school football along with Saturday night high school football action.
A handful of high school football games were postponed until Saturday due to wet field conditions on Friday. Click here for WWAY's Saturday night scoreboard which includes football, volleyball and soccer.
Ever wonder what Wilmington might look like if it were deserted? That's the scene crews created to film the new TV series "Revolution" this morning.
Before you head to the boat show, learn to appreciate the true building of boat building by watching this interview with a local boat building expert.
On Tuesday night the Wilmington Sharks improved to 8-5 on the season with a road win over the Morehead City Marlins. We also showcased the Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament on Tuesday. Plus, game one of the NBA Finals is complete. The Thunder beat the Heat 105-94.
With graduation approaching, high school seniors are working on their final projects. A Wilmington girl's project hits close to home... or her lack thereof.
In a press conference at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton today challenged his gubernatorial opponent Pat McCrory to a series of eight town hall debates on jobs and education to be held at community colleges in every region of the state.
The state's film incentive has caused a big problem for North Carolina, but it's a good one to have. We have so many productions underway, it's getting tough to find local crew members to work on set. Gov. Bev Perdue says $1 million could provide a solution.
As the race to the polls continues, a couple of candidates for governor came to Wilmington today to talk with voters. Democrats Bob Etheridge and Bill Faison made stops in the Port City to campaign.
Hundreds of low-income residents will have the opportunity to see a dentist for free this weekend in downtown Wilmington.
This time next week, we'll be in the middle of the 65th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival. And of course, a big part of that is the Cape Fear Garden Club's Azalea Garden Tour.