Leland Chick-fil-A offering 'Paw Pawty' drive thru goodie bags for furry friends
The Chick-fil-A in Leland is offering the chance for you to bring your pets through the drive-thru for a special treat.
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Brunswick County boy’s art on display for world to see
"He was selected out of a national campaign, which says a lot from a little 10-year-old from Brunswick County,” said Wendy Kinlaw, about her son.
Dosher Foundation receives $60,000 grant from the Noren Foundation
The Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation has been awarded $60,000 in grant funding from the Noren Foundation, which is a private foundation.
Judge ready to issue extraordinary NC school spending order
Approaching a potential constitutional confrontation, Democratic legislators and some lawyers say there’s little choice left but for a North Carolina judge this week to take the extraordinary step of ordering $1.7 billion be spent on addressing inequities in public education.
Cooper: I’ll seek public school spending surge in NC budget
Soon entering the critical phase of North Carolina’s budget talks, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper said Tuesday he would aim to get Republican lawmakers to fund public education improvements a judge says the state must start implementing.
Azalea Festival announces events will happen all year long
The North Carolina Azalea Festival has announced it will be celebrating spring during festival dates of April 7-11 and continuing throughout the year.
New Hanover County Schools release safety guidelines for drive-in graduations
Despite public outcry and a petition, New Hanover County Schools are moving forward with drive-in graduation plans at Cape Fear Community College.
Remembering the extreme cold and snow of January 2018
Gorgeous, sunny weather in January is calling for people to get outdoors, but a couple of years ago, the coast was dealing with extremely cold temperatures and even snow.
Taking his shot: Jordan, NBA owners, enter tequila business
When Michael Jordan decided to get into the tequila business, he could have slapped his name on the label, maybe autographed a few bottles and sold out the whole run in hours.
New Hanover school's slavery role-playing game prompts investigation
A slavery-themed game played at a New Hanover County elementary school during Black History Month has prompted an investigation.
Walmart is getting rid of greeters, worrying the disabled
As Walmart moves to phase out its familiar blue-vested "greeters" at some 1,000 stores nationwide, disabled workers who fill many of those jobs say they're being ill-treated by a chain that styles itself as community-minded and inclusive.
Dozens of families file complaints about North Carolina service dog company
More than 40 families have filed complaints against a recently shuttered North Carolina company that trained service dogs.
Walmart employee uses break to paint nails for woman with disability
A disabled woman who says she was turned away from a nail salon in Walmart received a manicure after all, but not from a traditional nail technician.
Photo of kids who met on an airplane goes viral, and now they've been reunited
A photo of two kids who met on an airplane captured thousands of people's hearts last week. Now, the two kids in the viral photo have been reunited.
1 wounded in Florida school shooting; suspect in custody
A suspect was taken into custody Friday following a shooting at a high school in central Florida, authorities said.
Tiny mermaid-painted shed apparently drifted 200 miles
The castaway mermaid and her sea creature pals seem friendly enough, but no one wants to rescue their shed that's drifted 200 miles across the Gulf of Mexico.
How 6 presidential candidates went from friends to foes
What happens when friends run against friends for the presidency?
WWAY's Wednesday night sports - December 18
On Tuesday we featured the wrestlers at Laney High School. They're off to a 13-0 start. On top of that the team has a brand new practice facility. Buzz Peterson's UNCW basketball team will host a familiar non-conference foe on Saturday. Josh Rusk is no longer the South Brunswick head football coach. Plus more!
WWAY's Sunday night sports - October 13
The Carolina Panthers played their best road game of the season on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. With a 2-3 record the Panthers are in sole possession of second place in the NFC South. WWAY's Trot Nixon compares this year's Boston Red Sox squad to the 2004 champs. The Sox won in comeback fashion on Sunday. Plus more!
WWAY's Wednesday night sports - September 18
On Wednesday we checked in with NC State football coach Dave Doeren. NC State will host Clemson on Thursday. The Wolfpack will try to beat a top ten team at home for the third straight season. The New Hanover High football team is gearing up for powerhouse Scotland County. Our team of the week is Whiteville. Plus more!
Trot Nixon, Michael Jordan, other locals among NCHSAA '100 to Remember'
As part of the celebration of the centennial of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, the NCHSAA has released the fourth and final list of its "100 To Remember" series. The list of male athletes includes local greats Michael Jordan, Chester McGlockton, Meadowlark Lemon and WWAY's own Trot Nixon.
WWAY's Tuesday night sports - August 20
Wilmington's Jay Ross is a new father. The former New Hanover Wildcat also moved up to #2 on the Buffalo Bills depth chart at nose tackle. As part of the celebration of the centennial of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, the NCHSAA has released the third list of its “100 To Remember” series. This time it's the top 100 female athletes. Plus more!
WWAY's Thursday night sports - April 18
On Thursday Hoggard defeated Laney in girls high school soccer. The victory vaults the Vikings into first place in the Mideastern Conference. The 2013 NFL regular season schedule is set. The Carolina Panthers will open at home against Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. Plus more!
Local mom warns of birth injuries
A local mom is making it her mission to educate expectant parents and doctors about the dangers of birth injuries. After a painful, physically damaging birth experience when having her first child, the experience is one she doesn't want other women to face.