Trot Nixon heads Hall of Fame class
WWAY's "Fifth Quarter" co-host Trot Nixon headlines this year's class of inductees into the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 6 at UNCW's Burney Center.
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Durham schools resist new charter, lost funds
A proposed charter school in Durham is being opposed by local public school leaders.
ONLY ON 3: 'Teen Mom 2' giving Brunswick County lawyer taste of limelight
Few would argue Brunswick County's Jenelle Evans has made headlines for all the wrong reasons as the star of MTV's "Teen Mom 2." While the 20-year-old can't seem to stay out of trouble, Evans's issues and the show are a boon of sorts for her attorney.
Joe Paterno dead at 85
Joe Paterno, the longtime Penn State coach who won more games than anyone in major college football but was fired amid a child sex abuse scandal that scarred his reputation for winning with integrity, died Sunday. He was 85.
FIRST ON 3: Leland reveals Jayne reprimand to start year on right foot
At last night's Leland Town Council meeting, Town Manager David Hollis revealed that Police Chief Tim Jayne has been on probation for months. In fact the reprimand came the very same night we first reported on the issues inside the Leland Police Department.
FIRST ON 3: Raleigh diocese says Wilmington-born priest's worthy of sainthood
A Wilmington-born priest may be declared a saint in the coming years. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh recently announced it will begin the process to canonize Father Thomas Price. But what does it take to be acknowledged as a saint?
WWAY's Wednesday night sports - Jan. 18
Buzz Peterson was not allowed to coach the UNCW Seahawks on Wednesday night due to a one game suspension. With associate coach Jamie Kachmarik calling the shots the Seahawks were not able to mount a successful comeback against James Madison. The Dukes beat UNCW 69-61. It's the third loss in a row for the UNCW men's basketball team.
Wife of beaten Marine feels compassion for husband's killer
A Marine's wife says she feels nothing but compassion for the service member who investigators say fatally wounded her husband.
Fellow Republican says he'll challenge Warren for Brunswick Co. Commission
A Southport man says he will run for the Brunswick County Commission seat held by a controversial fellow Republican. Dr. Joe Agovino announced today he will challenge Commissioner Charles Warren for the Republican Nomination for County Commissioner from District 3.
NRC will keep closer eye on Brunswick nuclear plant
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has determined that fuel oil tank rooms serving the Brunswick nuclear plant’s emergency diesel generators were not properly protected from possible flooding, a finding of “low to moderate safety significance” that will result in increased NRC inspection and oversight of the facility.
NC park officials blamed for creating holiday spam
North Carolina park officials are apologizing for mistakenly serving up a heaping helping of holiday spam.
FIRST ON 3 UPDATE: Berger launches e-mail battle with fellow commissioners after being thrown off boards
A day after fellow commissioners removed him from most public boards on which he was a member, New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger launched an e-mail fight with fellow commissioners.
Patrick Murphy, big-city police chief who urged restraint during turbulent era, dies at 91 in Wilmington
Patrick V. Murphy, a police reformer who urged officers to hold their fire as head of the New York, Detroit and Washington police during the turbulent 1960s and 1970s, died Friday. He was 91. Murphy died of a heart attack at a hospital in Wilmington, N.C., his son, Gerard Murphy, said.
Salvation Army gives Christmas gifts for kids in need
Is it better to give than to receive? You can see both in action at the Salvation Army's Distribution Center.
Community comes together for Christmas clean-up to help Castle Hayne family faced with leukemia
The holidays are a time for family, friends and festive decorations; all of which came together this weekend for one Castle Hayne family dealing with the news that a beloved wife and mother must battle leukemia.
Local Coldwell Banker merging with Raleigh and Fayetteville offices
The merger of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty of Wilmington and Coldwell Banker Advantage of Raleigh and Fayetteville creates a regional powerhouse with a sales team of more than 600 agents and 26 sales offices in Raleigh, Wilmington, Fayetteville, Jacksonville and other Eastern North Carolina markets.
Blood type may affect stroke risk, study finds
Your blood type might affect your risk for stroke. A study suggests that people with type AB and women with B may be a little more likely to suffer one than people with O blood, the most common type.
CFCC honors veterans at annual ceremony
As it does each Veterans Day, Cape Fear Community College took time today to honor the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces.
Two new faces elected to Wilmington City Council; Sparks left out
After all the votes were counted Tuesday night two new faces came out as winners for Wilmington City Council. Businessman Neil Anderson and retiree Margaret Haynes are the two non-incumbent candidates that will fill two of three open seats; incumbent Laura Padgett was re-elected.
Three locals among NC child porn sweep
Three men from our area are among 24 people arrested in a statewide child porn crackdown called Operation Spyglass.
Maggie Will named assistant for UNCW golf
Whiteville native Maggie Will used to be one of the top golf pros on the LPGA Tour. She won three LPGA Tour events. She's no longer playing on the tour. Instead, Maggie Will has decided to help the UNCW women's golf program.
PPD names new CEO
One of Wilmington's biggest employers has a new leader. PPD announced today its board of directors has Raymond H. Hill as the company's new chief executive officer and elected him to the board of directors. Both moves were effective September 16.
Catholic Diocese of Raleigh plans new cathedral
The campus would include a 2,000 seat cathedral estimated to cost $75-90 million. The new facility will be called Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral. It will replace Sacred Heart Cathedral built in 1924, which the diocese says is the smallest cathedral in the continental United States.
Judge Jolly files brief in Supreme Court regarding traffic court
Judge Jerry Jolly has filed a brief in North Carolina Supreme Court in response to District Attorney Jon David's appeal of Jolly suspending traffic court in Brunswick County.