NC Azalea Festival begins search for new executive director
After nearly 20 years with the North Carolina Azalea Festival, Alison Baringer is no longer serving as the festival’s executive director.
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Pender County provides update on county manager search
The board anticipates holding a vote on or before Dec. 1, 2025, to select the finalist.
Duke Eye Center pioneers new gene therapy for rare eye disease
Duke Eye Center has become the first academic medical center in the country to implant a new cell-based gene therapy for a rare eye disease called MacTel.
Duke researchers receive $15M federal grant to expand AI model designed to predict mental illness
The model achieved 84% accuracy in identifying adolescents of age 10 to 15 who are at risk for future serious mental health issues and maintained consistent performance across socioeconomic status, race and sex.
New Hanover County schools open up girls flag football season
All four New Hanover County schools made their way to Laney Wednesday for the start of high school girls flag football season.
Judge denies Justice Department request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
A federal judge in New York who presided over the sex trafficking case against the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the government’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts.
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher needs help naming sea turtle hatchlings
FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) -- Two loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings are in the house at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher this fall, and the aquarium is asking for the public's help to name them. According to a press…
World Sea Turtle Day, shining a light on the sea creature
Monday is World Sea Turtle Day. It's meant to raise public awareness and highlight the importance of the sea creature.
Crews rush to recover commuter plane found crashed on Alaska sea ice before expected snow and wind
Just hours after finding 10 people dead in western Alaska from one of the deadliest plane crashes in the state in 25 years, authorities raced to recover their remains and the wreckage of the small commuter plane from unstable sea ice before expected high winds and snow.
An ex-deep-sea treasure hunter jailed for nearly 10 years scores a legal win but won't be freed
A former deep-sea treasure hunter who has served nearly a decade in jail for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of missing gold coins has had that term ended by a federal judge in Ohio, but he will remain behind bars for now.
YMCA and Novant Health collaborate to combat chronic diseases
Novant Health and the YMCA of southeastern North Carolina are coming together to improve community wellness.
UNCW adding new research vessel to fleet
Once completed, the twin-engine vessel will serve as the largest interdisciplinary research equipment at UNCW.
'No concrete leads' in search for escaped inmate convicted of murder, North Carolina sheriff says
More than 24 hours after a prisoner serving a life sentence for murder escaped from a transport van, the local sheriff said Wednesday that they have “no concrete leads” on his whereabouts.
Wilmington seafood restaurant, Rx Chicken & Oysters, dives for fresh dinners
There are plenty of restaurants in the Port City known for great food. But RX Chicken and Oysters, at the corner of Castle and 5th streets, takes a unique approach when it comes to serving up seafood.
Greenville man asked to leave movie theater over seating accommodation
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- Bishop William J. Barber II was escorted out of the AMC Fire Tower 12 movie theater in Greenville Tuesday afternoon, after he was not allowed to use his own chair to watch a movie. Barber is…
Meteorologist Jim Cantore serving up drinks in Carolina Beach for a good cause
Meteorologist Jim Cantore making a stop in Carolina Beach to help with something other than the weather.
Whiteville's half century serving Santa Claus thanks honorary helper Mr. B
Dwight Burleson, also known as Mr. B, is one of Santa's honorary helpers.
Oak Island Police, volunteers help renovate Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter
On Friday, several Oak Island Police officers joined with teams from Lowe's Home Improvement in Southport and Shallotte to help renovate the Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter.
Help out kids in need, enjoy seafood at Shriner's Fish Fry in Pender County
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- On Friday, there's a tasty way to help out kids in need at the Shriner's Fish Fry.…
Surf City area Marines reunited with dogs they rescued overseas
Three marines who live in the Surf City area were reunited with four dogs they rescued while stationed overseas on Wednesday morning.
Dane Scalise recommended to fill Deb Hays' seat on New Hanover County Commission
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- The New Hanover County Republican Party's Executive Committee has unanimously selected Dane Scalise to fill the vacant seat on the New Hanover County Commission. Commissioner Deb Hays died unexpectedly in March. Hays' replacement had…
Brunswick County native serving at U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron
Wilson joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Wilson serves as an aviation maintenance administration.
Biden says last three flying objects were likely tied to private companies, recreation or research
President Biden sought to allay any concerns and fears about the recent spate of unidentified flying objects, saying there is no evidence the latest three aerial objects shot down are related to the surveillance operations of a foreign nation.
Pine Valley Methodist serving thousands of meals this Christmas Eve
Community members in need of a meal are encouraged to come to the church between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday (Christmas Eve) to receive boxed meals.