Black female WWII unit recognized with congressional honor
BOSTON (AP) — The House voted Monday to award the only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II with the Congressional Gold Medal. The…
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Home court: LeBron savors special All-Star trip back to Ohio
On the court where he burst onto the national scene as a high school phenom, LeBron James lived out a childhood All-Star dream.
More than 120 college scholarships open for applications across NC
More than 120 college scholarships administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation are now open for applications from students across the state, representing more than $1.5 million in available scholarship funds.
Mississippi governor signs law allowing medical marijuana
Mississippi is legalizing medical marijuana for people with debilitating conditions such as cancer, AIDS and sickle cell disease.
Miracle League of Wilmington scoring home runs for children and adults with disabilities
For more than a decade, Accessible Coastal Carolina Events, Sports, and Service (ACCESS) has been providing some special children and adults in the Cape Fear region unique opportunities to showcase their athletic abilities.
Supreme Court pick holds import for Black women in the law
With Stephen Breyer’s retirement from the court and President Joe Biden’s commitment to name a Black woman as his nominee, it is likely that, as the 25-year-old Horton moves into a profession, there will be a Black woman as a Supreme Court justice. What that means for her and thousands of other young women of color in law schools or serving as lawyers around the country is incalculable.
'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider opens a new chapter for show
One word made all the difference Wednesday on “Jeopardy!”
Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
North Carolina voters dispute Cawthorn candidacy over Jan. 6
A group of North Carolina voters told state officials on Monday they want U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn disqualified as a congressional candidate, citing his involvement in last January’s rally in Washington questioning the presidential election outcome before a Capitol riot later that day.
Nominations for 36th annual YWCA Women of Achievement Awards close on January 7
The YWCA Lower Cape Fear's award ceremony will be held virtually on March 3, celebrating the accomplishments of women and young leaders in the Lower Cape Fear community.
New Hanover Community Endowment announces its first CEO
The New Hanover Community Endowment announced that after months of searching, it has named its first president and CEO.
5th Annual Art & The Bloom to showcase leading floral designers inspired by art
Some of the top floral designers from North and South Carolina will be gathering at Wrightsville Beach this weekend to showcase floral creations inspired by art.
Starbucks says employees must get vaccine or test weekly
Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement.
After impasse, NC politicians make big deals in '21
As the year draws to a close in politically divided North Carolina, hostilities have eased somewhat between the Democratic governor and majority-Republican lawmakers, both of whom recently agreed on a comprehensive budget more than three years after the last one was approved. But their relationship is still far from harmonious.
Families shop through thousands of toys at Toys for Tots distribution at North Brunswick High School
A Toys for Tots distribution at North Brunswick High School on Saturday helped hundreds of parents and guardians find the perfect gifts for their children this holiday season.
Ex-CEO charged with embezzling $15M to fund lavish lifestyle
A former CEO has been charged with embezzling more than $15 million from her employer and using stolen money to pay for a lavish lifestyle, including travel, jewelry and family weddings, according to federal prosecutors.
Jackson ends Senate bid in North Carolina, endorses Beasley
A prominent U.S. Senate candidate in North Carolina withdrew from next year’s race for the Democratic nomination on Thursday and threw his support to the state’s former chief justice, who’s had the advantage in fundraising and endorsements.
Tornado-slammed parts of Kentucky face long recovery
Workers, volunteers and members of the National Guard fanned out in areas of Kentucky slammed by a series of tornadoes to begin the long process of recovery, including replacing thousands of damaged utility poles, delivering bottles of drinking water and continuing to search for the dead.
Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens
Residents of Kentucky counties where tornadoes killed dozens of people could be without heat, water or electricity in frigid temperatures for weeks or longer, state officials warned Monday, as the toll of damage and deaths came into clearer focus in five states slammed by the swarm of twisters.
Hannah Block Historic USO Center closes out Wartime Wilmington Week
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Sunday, the Hannah Block Historic USO Center closed out it's Wartime Wilmington Week with a familiar face. The building hosted an informative…
Bob Dole, longtime GOP Senator and presidential nominee, lies in state at US Capitol
Bob Dole lay in state Thursday at the U.S. Capitol, as the president and others gathered to pay tribute to a “giant of our history” who served the country in war and in politics with pragmatism, self-deprecating wit and a bygone era’s sense of common civility and compromise.
Survivors gather to remember those lost at Pearl Harbor
A few dozen survivors of Pearl Harbor are expected to gather Tuesday at the site of the Japanese bombing 80 years ago to remember those killed in the attack that launched the U.S. into World War II.
Prosecutor criticizes school over run-up to mass shooting
The prosecutor overseeing the case against the student accused in last week’s deadly Michigan school shooting and who took the rare step of charging his parents left open the possibility Monday that school officials could also face charges, saying “in this case, a lot could have been done different.”
Cohen to step down as NCDHHS secretary, Gov. Cooper selects Wilmington native to lead department
Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. will be stepping down from the agency.