Cape Fear Museum prepares to move hundreds of artifacts to new downtown location
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) -- This is what remains of a dug-out canoe hand crafted by Native Americans, one of the many artifacts moving…
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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.
New sculpture at NHC Government Center raises questions about future public art exhibits
The 15-foot sculpture, called Tides of Time, came with a price tag of nearly $250,000.
History with 'Hud': How the New Hanover County Public Library has grown over the last century
The downtown branch of the New Hanover County Public Library is a popular destination for avid readers. But it took until the early 20th century for the collection of books to gain any progress.
Business booming in New Hanover County, per State of the County address
The state of New Hanover County has never been stronger, according to Board of Commissioners Chair Bill Rivenbark, The chair delivered the 2024 State of the County address on Monday afternoon.
Wilmington to explore new museum celebrating the city's most famous athlete
New Hanover County, in collaboration with the Jordan Family, is set to enter a planning phase for a museum to honor Michael Jordan's Family in Wilmington.
Thermo-Fisher Scientific building purchase could mean tax increase for Wilmington residents
Wilmington City Council is one step closer to making the multimillion-dollar purchase of a campus downtown.
County, city leaders hold meeting to discuss affordable housing
Working together to create more affordable housing. It's an issue that became more urgent after Hurricane Florence, and Thursday a meeting was held to discuss the problem.
New planning director wants to help development
New Hanover county has gone through development for the past few years and continues to change. Now, a new planning director has stepped up to the plate to help the county.
How much water does AI really use?
(CBS)-- Google says a typical AI query uses five drops of water.
Trump warns Israel and Iran not to 'blow it' after new strikes threaten emerging ceasefire deal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war.
Bill Gates will testify in a congressional panel's Jeffrey Epstein investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Gates is set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files, becoming the latest powerful figure linked to the disgraced financier to testify.
New lawsuit accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexually assaulting a child actor
Disgraced hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, convicted last year for prostitution-related offenses, is being hit with another series of allegations that he sexually assaulted a minor.
Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says
The Trump administration is scrapping plans for a $1.8 billion fund that would have compensated allies of the Republican president, the Justice Department's top official said Tuesday in retreating from a program that faced a fierce political backlash that had threatened to stall key elements of the White House agenda.
Welcome Home Angel to celebrate Reveal Day with support from CFCC design students
Welcome Home Angel will host a special Reveal Day on April 2 for Ava Grace, a 10-year-old Wilmington girl whose home has been transformed to better support her medical, educational and daily living needs.
US postage stamps honor lowrider car culture
The U.S. Postal Service is unveiling a new series of stamps Friday that feature five special cars. For the lowrider community, it's validation of a vibrant, artistic expression that blossomed decades ago in Mexican American and Chicano communities with the transformation of everyday cars into rolling masterpieces.
ICE officer who shot Renee Good identified in court records as Jonathan Ross
A day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed 37-year-old mother of three Renee Good as she tried to drive away on a snowy Minneapolis street, tensions have remained high.
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the first time — by an American pope. The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as he spoke before a crowd horrified many and prompted somber conversations about political violence.
What's next now that Pres. Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers abruptly went on leave Wednesday from teaching at Harvard University, where he once served as president, over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
US and Australia sign critical-minerals agreement as a way to counter China
President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the U.S. eyes the continent’s rich rare-earth resources at a time when China is imposing tougher rules on exporting its own critical minerals abroad.
New Hanover County opens $55M Main Library next week
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) --An entire block in downtown Wilmington is being transformed into the new “Grace District.” The district will host the $55 million construction of the…
New Main Library in downtown Wilmington to open Oct. 6
A new chapter for downtown Wilmington begins next week with the grand opening of New Hanover County’s new Main Library at 230 Grace Street, Suite A.
After the royal pomp, Trump's state visit turns to politics and a meeting with Starmer
President Donald Trump met Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, the final day of the U.S. leader's state visit to Britain, with tech investment, steel tariffs and potentially tricky talks over Ukraine and Gaza on the agenda.
King Charles III greets Trump in Windsor at start of president's second state visit to the UK
President Donald Trump was greeted by royalty, military honor guards and mounted troops in red and gold as he arrived at Windsor Castle on Wednesday to begin a two-day state visit to Britain as the guest of King Charles III.