With the inaugural class of the Global Immersion Academy at Mountain View Elementary School entering fourth grade this year, Burke County Public Schools is seeing more signs of success for its dual language program.
A Russian court on Monday set Oct. 25 as the date for American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession.
A New York woman was sentenced Wednesday to 15 months in prison for making bribe payments to protect her illicit massage parlors in Cary and Wilmington from law enforcement scrutiny in 2020 and 2021.
Federal authorities charged 47 people in Minnesota with conspiracy and other counts on Tuesday in what they said was a massive scheme that took advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to steal $250 million from a federal program that provides meals to low-income children.
The largest and most ambition campaign in UNCW history has just passed its initial, hefty goal.
Four Republicans seeking to overhaul how elections are run by becoming their state’s chief election official said Saturday they were fighting against a corrupt system — even pointing a finger at mysterious forces within their own party.
An investigation by Brigham Young University into allegations that fans engaged in racial heckling and uttered racial slurs at a Duke volleyball player last month found no evidence to support the claim.
The university said it has lifted a ban on a fan who was identified as directing racial slurs toward Duke sophomore Rachel Richardson during the match.
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch whose rule spanned seven decades, died on Thursday at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has announced.
According to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Wendy Mae Jenkins George, 42, escaped custody March 18, 2021, while she was serving a portion of her prison sentence at her Asheville home through the department's Extending the Limits of Confinement program.
The Obsequies of Tony Rivenbark is the final event directed by the late executive director of Thalian Hall.
The National Archives identified over 100 documents with classification markings — including some identified as Top Secret and belonging to sensitive Special Access Programs
It's been nearly 2 and half years since governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The State of emergency will expire on Monday, August 15.
Holshouser, 37, was serving a period of confinement in response to a violation of his post-release supervision on a 2018 conviction of receiving a stolen vehicle.
Hallsboro's Galloway Farms is getting ready for the fall season
A nonprofit serving wounded veterans hosted an event on Friday, giving them a chance to catch some waves and connect with each other.
The U.S. has put forward a "substantial proposal" to Russia aimed at securing the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday, offering the first public glimpse at U.S. efforts to bring the pair home.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- North Carolina Wildlife Federation has announced the winners of its 58th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards. Honorees for 2022 include agency professionals, elected officials, volunteers and organizations committed to North Carolina’s wildlife, habitat and natural resources.…
The training involved rescue agencies across Columbus, Bladen and Brunswick counties, and after two fatalities – Lake Waccamaw’s Fire Chief Brandy Nance wanted to get the ball rolling and ready for their next emergency.
After spending 6 months behind the scenes being protected from avian flu, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher has returned their Bald Eagle 'Maverick' to his old habitat.
Wilmington fire firefighters were on hand to answer questions and tell kids how the engine works and what it takes to get into the profession.
An historic decision by the Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place for nearly a half century.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Wilmington City Council adopted the $251 million balanced budget for the fiscal year 2023, which goes into effect July 1st. The…
Chef Michael Garland is joined by Christina Dees to highlight Mayfaire’s Coquina Fish Bar, featuring fresh seafood, patio seating and more. A local, family run, scratch kitchen only minutes from Wrightsville Beach, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. Chef Michael…