Polls closed, officials total results
Voters had until 7:30 p.m. to cast their ballots for Wilmington mayor and three City Council candidates. Then came the counting.
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Some voters confused by polling stations
Poll workers said turnout was a bit lower than expected. They said some voters were confused about where they should go. If you're not sure which precinct you're in you can call the Board of Elections at 798-7330.
High school students operate cranes, bulldozers
It's not every day high school students get to operate cranes and bulldozers. That's just what an estimated 600 juniors and seniors did at the Department of Transportation's construction career day.
Riverfest wraps up
Organizers estimate 75,000 people came out to Wilmington's 29th annual Riverfest this weekend.
City renovates downtown alley
The City of Wilmington is hailing another victory in its plan to clean up alleys downtown.
Student's body found
Around 1:30 a.m. this morning, police found the body of 20-year-old Samuel Paul Flinn in front of a townhouse in the Carleton Place neighborhood near the UNCW campus.
Man targets daughter in identity theft case
Identity theft is spreading across the country and can happen any time, anywhere and to anyone. One Wilmington woman was a victim of this growing problem.
Girls Gone Wild hits downtown Wilmington
It'll be a high publicity night downtown for one local bar, but will that be a good thing for Wilmington's image? At "Olive or Twist" nightclub downtown it's going to get pretty wild tonight. The crew from Girls Gone Wild will be rolling its cameras hoping to get some footage of wild co-eds.
New high school opens in Wilmington
Summer is almost here, but Monday was the first day of class at a new high school in Wilmington.
NC budget proposal could force parents to pay for AP exams, Brunswick County Schools responds
If the Republican-led proposal passes, parents would have to pay around $99 per exam—but Brunswick County Schools says they have other plans.
Barth Brothers host annual kicking camp at Hoggard
Thursday night at Hoggard's Scott Braswell Stadium, a couple of the football program's finest returned to give back to the community for the tenth time.
New Hanover County Main Library to temporarily close ahead of move to new building
The New Hanover County Main Library in downtown Wilmington will temporarily close on Sunday, August 3, as preparations begin for its relocation to the new library facility.
Shallywags players bonding with host family
With the number of summer baseball teams in the Cape Fear tripling in 2025, the need to house the athletes skyrocketed.
History with 'Hud': Marking 95 years of Southport's Dosher Memorial Hospital
We're approaching 95 years since a very important hospital popped up in a then-rural area of the Cape Fear.
Don't skimp the shrimp: Study shows area restaurants are selling shrimp from other countries
The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA), an organization of shrimp fishermen, shrimp processors, and other members of the domestic industry in eight warmwater shrimp-producing states, commissioned SNEAD consulting to perform genetic testing on shrimp served at 44 restaurants in the Wilmington, NC area. Results show only 10 out of the 44 restaurants are serving authentic, wild-caught domestic shrimp.
Wilmington Voices to share story of Matthew Shepard through music
A musical work centered on love, acceptance, and social justice is coming to UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium this May. Considering Matthew Shepard, performed by the Wilmington Voices, explores the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard, whose 1998 murder became a turning point in the fight against hate crimes.
Several organizations gather to plant 75 tress at NHC landfill
The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees partnered with UNCW's Plastic Ocean Project (POP)to plant 75 oak trees next to a pond at the landfill.
Cameron Art Museum partners with New Hanover County for art exhibit
The “Home in the Cape Fear” exhibit includes a range of works from landscapes to modern art, all from local artists.
Pender County Schools expand free breakfast and lunch to 15 qualifying schools
Starting with the 2024-2025 school year, Pender County Schools (PCS) will implement the USDA federal grant program known as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) at 15 qualifying schools. This initiative will provide students attending these schools with free healthy breakfast and lunch for the entire school year, effective Monday, Aug. 26.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12196 to hold clothing drive next week
Leland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12196 will be holding a clothing drive from July 22nd to July 29th.
25 years after Columbine, trauma shadows survivors of the school shooting
Hours after she escaped the Columbine High School shooting, 14-year-old Missy Mendo slept between her parents in bed, still wearing the shoes she had on when she fled her math class. She wanted to be ready to run.
Several school districts delay classes for Wednesday following powerful storms
Following Tuesday's powerful storms in the Cape Fear region, some school districts will be operating on a delay for Wednesday.
Several local school systems announce altered Tuesday schedule due to severe weather threat
Several local school systems have announced Tuesday will be a remote learning day due to the threat for severe weather.
UPDATE: Severe weather causing school delays
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- Severe weather is causing delays in the Cape Fear Area. Brunswick County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and staff on Monday, December 18. A spokesperson with Brunswick County Schools says the…