What's Happening: November 20-22
With the number of festivals and bazaars going on this weekend, this could be the season of giving handcrafted gifts. WWAY’s Marcy Cuevas tells us What's Happening.
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High school athletes declare where they'll compete collegiately
A handful of high school athletes from the Cape Fear region made a big leap Thursday by signing their national letters of intent.
Carolina Beach native Kim Munley credited with stopping Ft. Hood shooting
The carnage might have been even worse at Fort Hood, had it not been for civilian police officer Kim Munley. Upon arriving at the scene, she saw Hasan and started firing.
Who is this woman? It turns out she's one of ours.
Air draft permits up for discussion at two Titan Cement forums Tuesday night
The next step in the Titan Cement saga takes place Tuesday. Carolina Cement, a Titan subsidiary, hopes to open a cement plant in Castle Hayne...
State Division of Air Quality extends comment period for cement plant
You have more time to voice your thoughts on Titan America's draft air permit for a cement plant in Castle Hayne. The state Division of Air Quality is extending the comment period from October 30th to November 20th.
Demolition of former police station makes way for new Union Station Building
It is the beginning of the end for one Wilmington landmark. Crews started demolition on the former Wilmington Police Department headquarters on Red Cross Street.
Riverfest everything everyone could have hoped for
Downtown Wilmington's riverfront was rocking this weekend as thousands of people packed Water Street for the annual Riverfest. What started years ago as a small event has blossomed into one of the city's biggest events.
Titan inches closer to build as they should receive air permit
Titan America is a step closer to building a cement plant in Castle Hayne. The Department of Environmental and Natural Resources has signed off on a draft air quality permit.
Whats Happening: August 21-23
You can enjoy music on the beach both Friday and Saturday night without spending any cash. Plus, a parking lot turns into a racetrack this weekend.
Getting pampered at a fraction of the cost
When you are trying to balance your budget with less money coming in, often the little luxuries are the first to go. But there is a way to work in the occasional day of beauty.
Budget cuts hit Huskins Program and students
State budget cuts will mean fewer educational options for advanced high school students. The Huskins Program allows high school students to earn college credits before they graduate. However, state budget cuts mean...
Archaeology Week teaches kids about local fossils
From furry four legged friends to creatures that walked millions of years ago, Tuesday kids learned all about dinosaurs that once lived in our own backyard.
State budget goes back to drawing board
House and Senate Democrats thought Tuesday was going to be an important day. They expected a vote on the state budget, but it turns out that plan quickly began to crumble. Governor Bev Perdue was apparently not happy with the deal the two Houses had made.
A malfunction has many worried about blood borne diseases
Imagine paying your doctor a visit, only to learn weeks after, you may have been exposed to a blood borne disease. That is what New Hanover Community Health Center is warning some of the patients about, after discovering a malfunction device used for diabetes testing.
Veterans look to Post 9/11 GI Bill to jumpstart career
Come next month, veterans will have more resources to continue their education. The new GI Bill starts August 1. Experts anticipate an influx of veterans at area colleges and universities.
Night classes help fit education with lifestyles
A lot of non-traditional students are hitting the books to bring in the bucks. Often, that means going to class at night.
Whats Happening: June 19-21
This weekend there are festivals, carnivals, and even a chance to get free backstage passes to an upcoming concert. WWAY's Marcy Cuevas lets you know Whats Happening this weekend.
Mosley students graduate
Friday night, Mosley Performance Learning Center kicked off the weekend’s graduation ceremonies at the Minnie Evans Performing Arts Center as 28 students graduated from the non-traditional high school.
Life after graduation for two New Hanover High students
More than 1,400 New Hanover County high school seniors are preparing for the next chapter of their lives - life after graduation. WWAY's Meghan Packer has the story of some of the students, and the hard work that's gotten them to this point.
Rough weather causes repairs in downtown Wilmington
Repairs were underway early Monday morning after a weekend storm hit downtown Wilmington. At least nine windows and six street signs were damaged by the severe weather early Saturday morning.
Older drivers may have to pass tougher driving standards
If it were up to some state lawmakers, drivers over the age of 65 would have tougher standards when it comes to getting behind the wheel and drivers over 85 would have to take a road test.
Governor's insult a great compliment
I'm fairly confident I won't be getting a Christmas card from the Governor's Mansion this year.
Perdue's Town Hall meeting shifted focus towards economics
Wednesday, Governor Bev Perdue made her long-awaited first visit to southeastern North Carolina since taking office. Her Town Hall meeting on education wound up focusing a lot on economics.
Gov. Perdue visits Wilmington, economic announcement a bust
Gov. Bev Perdue was supposed to attend a hastily-assembled press conference at Screen Gems Wednesday to make a "major economic announcement."