Creative 'I Voted' stickers branch out beyond the familiar flag design
Whether scenic or slightly sinister — angry werewolf, anyone? — the designs on the front of “I Voted” stickers are attracting a lot of attention this year.
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Can you guess Olympians' warmup songs? World's top athletes share their favorite tunes
Some of the world's top athletes from the Olympics and Paralympics have shared their favorite warmup tracks, revealing what gets them pumped before a crucial game, meet or match. The results range from The O'Jays to the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Drake, spanning genres and eras — all of which can be found on our Spotify playlist.
New Hanover County Schools adopts policy restricting what teachers can display in classrooms
In an unexpected move, the New Hanover County Board of Education voted 4-3 to adopt a temporary addition to Policy 7300.
UNCW Softball goes to 'the pen' for additional support
Friday, the Seahawks were no-hit by the Campell Camels. Saturday, the Seahawks erupted for six runs. Right before the game, the players met their pen pals face-to-face for the first time. The second graders also brought flowers for the players. UNCW softball players have been trading weekly letters with the grade schoolers all this season. Every player of the team has their own pen pal.
New Hanover County School Board talks student discipline, moves forward with book review
The New Hanover County Board of Education talking about student discipline and the future of a book some may consider controversial.
Dr. Jerry Oates reflects on time as educator in Cape Fear Region before moving to state level
After leading the district for five years, the superintendent of Brunswick County Schools is taking a new job next month.
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.
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!