Law enforcement searching after prisoner escaped from recreation yard in Lumberton
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- Law enforcement officers are searching for an escaped prisoner who escaped this afternoon.
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Former Carolina Beach Mayor Leann Pierce earns New Hanover County Board of Commissioners seat, Zapple re-elected
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- One familiar face and one newcomer will be serving on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners after Tuesday night's election.
American Airlines dropping first class for more business class seats
If you're a fan of flying first class, you'll soon have to choose another airline besides American Airlines.
VFW Post 12196 searching for new members
VFW Post 12196 looking for new members
UNCW students teach kids about sea turtles using virtual reality lessons
The virtual reality-based curriculum being developed at the university helped the kids learn in a unique manner.
Longest Serving Wilmington police chief's family host visitation after his death
Chelsea Long and Maddy O’neal told WWAY their grandfather lived a full life, and they shared what they will miss the most about him.
Miracle League opens baseball season over the weekend
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) - On a beautiful Saturday at the Miracle League field, everybody was winning. More than 200 All-Starts hit the field with their teams for the first time of the spring season. Read more below from Miracle League…
Annual Alzheimer's Association Report highlights high incidence of disease and cost of care in North Carolina
A new report published Tuesday shows new statistics about the number of people across North Carolina who have Alzheimer's and those who are caring for these individuals.
Harry Reid, former Senate majority leader and Nevada’s longest-serving member of Congress, dies at 82
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Harry Reid, the former U.S. Senate majority leader and Nevada’s longest-serving member of Congress, has died. He was 82. Reid died Tuesday, “peacefully” and surrounded by friends…
Wilmington native supports Navy task group countering Russian undersea threats
Ensign Victor Olson, a Wilmington native, will support the U.S. Navy’s new Task Group Greyhound while serving aboard USS Thomas Hudner.
Bill Saffo keeps longtime seat as Wilmington mayor
Longtime Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo will keep his seat. He beat out his opponent Harper Peterson with more than 60 percent of the votes.
UNC system announces committee for UNCW chancellor search
On Wednesday, UNC System President Peter Hans and UNCW Board of Trustees Chair Gidget Kidd announced the formation of an 18-member chancellor search committee.
FBI searches Florida home of Gabby Petito's boyfriend
The search was suspended Monday in a Florida nature preserve for a man police say is a person of interest in the death of his girlfriend Gabriel “Gabby” Petito, whose body authorities believe was discovered at a Wyoming national park the couple visited.
Search for new ILM director looks nationwide
"I think having a nation-wide search for a new director is going to be incredibly important in helping us grow this airport into what I know it can be," Olson-Boseman said in a statement.
Roupp named Pitcher of the Year, Six other Seahawks receive All-CAA honors
Led by Colonial Athletic Association Pitcher of the Year Landen Roupp, UNCW landed seven players on the league's all-conference squads announced on Tuesday.
Pender deputies search for convicted murderer now wanted for 15+ child sex crimes
The Pender County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 41-year-old man charged with 16 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
Sheriff: Deputy fatally shot North Carolina man while serving warrant
A North Carolina sheriff says the deputy who shot and killed a man while serving a search warrant has been put on leave pending an investigation.
Sheriff: Deputy in North Carolina fatally shot man while serving warrant
A North Carolina sheriff says the deputy who shot and killed a man while serving a search warrant has been put on leave pending an investigation.
Chef Dean Neff previews his new Seabird restaurant, part 2
Chef Dean Neff talks about safety precautions he's using prior to opening his new Seabird restaurant during the pandemic.
NCDOT starts surveying drivers for seat belt use
The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (NCGHSP) is working with researchers this month to determine the statewide official seat belt use rate.
Dozens drive by sea turtle hospital to see their four flippered patients
The Karen Beasley Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation had a turtle parade on Thursday, and dozens of people lined up to join the "shell-ebration".
Historic Wilmington Foundation celebrating 54 years of preserving buildings in the Cape Fear
While a number of things are on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Historic Wilmington Foundation is staying busy in a number of ways as it celebrates National Preservation Month.
SC restaurant seats blow-up dolls to maintain social distancing
A South Carolina resturant used blow-up dolls to make the dining room look full, despite social distancing regulations due to COVID-19, as diners returned in person.
Natalee Holloway's mother on her nearly 15-year search for daughter in Aruba
Roughly 24 hours after her teenage daughter Natalee Holloway vanished in 2005, Beth Holloway stood face to face on a foreign island with the man she believes holds all the answers to what happened to her daughter – Joran van der Sloot.