19 years after unsolved Wilmington murder, two families still hope for justice
Although Allison Jackson Foy went missing in Wilmington in 2006, her body wasn't found until 2008 in a ditch off Carolina Beach Road.
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Lawyers for Epstein's former girlfriend say she's open to interview with Congress, if given immunity
Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, is open to answering questions from Congress — but only if she is granted immunity from future prosecution for her testimony, her lawyers said Tuesday.
Former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will run for Senate in 2026
Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, giving Democrats a proven statewide winner in an open-seat race that is expected to be one of the most competitive 2026 contests.
For millions in US mobile home parks, clean and safe tap water isn’t a given
The worst water Colt Smith has seen in 14 years with Utah’s Division of Drinking Water was at a mobile home park, where residents had been drinking it for years before state officials discovered the contamination.
Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump to restore federal funding
Columbia University announced Wednesday it has reached a deal with the Trump administration to pay more than $220 million to the federal government to restore federal research money that was canceled in the name of combating antisemitism on campus.
Justice Department wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell
The Department of Justice wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping the financier sexually abuse underage girls and is now serving a lengthy prison sentence, a senior official said Tuesday.
White calls for New Hanover Community Endowment to hire local CEO
The Board has not yet made a decision about launching a search. During this time, we continue to be focused on our mission which is unchanged.
Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director
The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a federal prosecutor in Manhattan who worked on the cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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.
Barfield, Barnett react to losing New Hanover Democratic Party straw poll
Last week, the New Hanover County Democratic Party voted to endorse incumbent Bill Saffo for Wilmington mayor, rather than Jonathan Barfield Jr.
Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods
Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s deep staffing cuts to the National Weather Service could endanger lives.
Strike by French air traffic controllers causes flight delays and cancellations
A strike by French air traffic controllers seeking better working conditions brought chaos at the height of Europe’s summer travel season after around 40% of flights to and from Paris were canceled on Friday.
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality urging visitors to Masonboro Island Reserve to act responsibly
If your July Fourth holiday involves a trip to Masonboro Island Reserve, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office are urging you to act responsibly.
NC Sen. Thom Tillis says he won't seek re-election in 2026
In a statement released Sunday, Tillis said he’s frustrated with partisan gridlock in Washington, and that he will no longer be seeking re-election in the 2026 midterms.
FDA approves the world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV
The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday. It's the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although it's unclear how many in the U.S. and abroad will get access to the powerful new option.
Ex-police chief and convicted killer who escaped from an Arkansas jail has been captured
A former police chief and convicted killer known as the “Devil in the Ozarks” was captured by law enforcement 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) northwest of the prison he escaped from following massive, nearly two-weeks-long manhunt in the mountains of northern Arkansas, authorities announced on Friday.
India fires missiles across the border with Pakistan
India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early Wednesday, as the overall death toll increased to 31 people in what Pakistan’s leader called an act of war. India also claims there are casualties from Pakistani fire in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir.
Here's why May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy
It didn't begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away, but every May 4 it feels like images, memes and promotional deals involving “Star Wars” have an inescapable gravity.
Rubio takes on dual national security roles after embracing Trump's 'America First' vision
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been thrown into two top national security jobs at once as President Donald Trump presses forward with his top-to-bottom revamp of U.S. foreign policy, upending not only longstanding policies that the former Florida senator once supported but also the configuration of the executive branch.
Wilmington man among names chosen by North Carolina for state elections board
Boliek appointed Republican members Stacy “Four” Eggers, who served on the most recent board; former state Sen. Bob Rucho; and Francis De Luca, former president of a conservative think tank who hails from Wilmington.
WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Jordan DeVoid
The WWAY Student Athlete of the Week is Jordan DeVoid from Hoggard High School.
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.
Aquarium invites community for May the 4th beach cleanup
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher invites the community to the 2nd annual May the 4th Beach Cleanup on Sunday, May 4th.
Pender County Prevention Partnership receives Federal Grant
The Pender County Substance Use Prevention Partnership has received a $125,000 grant from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.