Voyage to Frying Pan Tower: Restoring the missing pieces
Frying Pan Tower is filled with history, charm, adventure, and rust, but there is a man and dozens of volunteers working to fix that.
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U.S. measles cases rise to at least 45, as CDC tallies infections now in 17 states
At least 45 cases of measles have been reported in the U.S. across 17 states so far this year, according to new weekly figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack
The Supreme Court on Monday restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to hold the Republican former president accountable for the Capitol riot.
Jimmy Carter becomes first living ex-president with official WH Christmas ornament
Former President Jimmy Carter has another distinction to his name.
Nikki Haley hasn't yet won a GOP contest, but she's vowing to keep fighting Donald Trump
There are no wins on the horizon for Nikki Haley.
Charlotte, a stingray with no male companion, is pregnant in her mountain aquarium
Hendersonville, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte, a rust-colored stingray the size of a serving platter, has spent much of her life gliding around the confines…
ONLY ON 3: A look at training WPD's new K9 ahead of name reveal live on WWAY
The Wilmington Police Department is getting ready to reveal the name of its new canine officer based on 2,700 suggestions from the public.
Wilmington man sentenced to at least four years in prison for firearm, drug offenses
A Wilmington man has been sentenced to prison for drug and firearm charges.
Country singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died after battling stomach cancer
Toby Keith, a sometimes polarizing figure in country music who crafted an identity around his macho, pro-American swagger, has died. He was 62.
From marching bands to megastars, the Super Bowl halftime show emerges as a major sports spectacle
In nearly six decades, the halftime festivities have transformed from a family-oriented show with patriotic tunes into entertainment’s biggest stage with top-tier performers, pyrotechnics and superb backup dancers.
NC Wildlife Resources Commission requests public support of endangered bat
The Conservation Plan outlines long-term protections to encourage VBEB population growth through protection of its maternity and hibernation sites.
History with 'Hud': Protecting ships along Frying Pan Shoals since 1854
More than 30 miles off the Brunswick County coast stands a piece of Cape Fear history. Frying Pan Tower rises 135 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, once serving as an important guiding tool for ships. But long before there was Frying Pan Tower, there were a series of lightships helping vessels avoid the notoriously shallow waters of Frying Pan Shoals.
Key takeaways: Jeffrey Epstein contact names, documents released by court
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CBS) -- Documents that reveal the names of dozens of people connected to Jeffrey Epstein, including business associates and accusers, among others, were made public on Wednesday, Jan. 3, following a federal judge's December ruling that the…
NC Aquariums to offer half-price admission this MLK Day
RALEIGH, N.C. (WWAY) -- Visitors commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the North Carolina Aquariums will receive half-off regular admission on Monday, January 15th. North Carolina Aquariums explained that King’s advocacy work for equality extended to the natural environment.…
Harvard President Claudine Gay announces resignation amid plagiarism accusations, congressional testimony
Embattled Harvard University President Claudine Gay announced her resignation on Tuesday amid accusations of plagiarism and controversy over her testimony before Congress last month.
Year in Review: New faces, close races in Cape Fear politics
LELAND, N.C. (WWAY) -- From new faces to close races, it all happened this year in politics in the Cape Fear area. Starting off…
Novant Health introduces temporary visitor restrictions to reduce virus spread
Novant Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman to sit on the Supreme Court, lies in repose
The late Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court and an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism for more than two decades, is lying in repose in the court's Great Hall on Monday.
'We move forward:' Southport swears in new aldermen, mayor
SOUTHPORT (WWAY) -- In Southport, a new Board of Aldermen is seated, including a new mayor. Aldermen Tom Lombardi and John Allen left dais Thursday evening,…
Rooted in Wilmington: North Carolina Azalea Festival unveils annual artwork
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH (WWAY) -- An homage to a tree and a festival intertwined in Wilmington history. The North Carolina Azalea Festival unveiled the artwork representing…
New and returning Wilmington City Council members sworn in
The newest members of Wilmington City Council have been officially sworn in.
Recycled oyster shells are beneficial to the environment, SCDNR says
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (CBS) -- Recycling oyster shells can impact much more than just the oysters, and this is why areas of the Lowcountry are working to bring awareness to this act of preserving a natural resource. According to South…
Governor Cooper names woman originally from Pender County as State Auditor
A woman who grew up in Pender County will be North Carolina's next State Auditor.
History with ‘Hud’: How the Cotton Exchange survived demolition to become a Wilmington favorite
The holiday season is in full swing, meaning visits from Santa to the Cotton Exchange over the next few weeks. But the eight building fixture which houses the Jolly fellow each year was nearly torn down more than half a century ago.