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Snake activity increases in North Carolina
Snake sightings are becoming more common across North Carolina as warmer spring temperatures bring the reptiles out in search of food and shelter, according to wildlife experts.
No injuries reported after shooting call on Conley Drive in Wilmington
Wilmington Police Department is investigating a reported shooting Tuesday afternoon.
Brunswick County hosts readiness expo
Brunswick County residents had a chance to learn how to prepare for emergencies ahead of hurricane season during a community readiness expo held Tuesday.
Brunswick County 911 team honored for response during Southport mass shooting
A Brunswick County 911 communications team is being recognized statewide for its response during last year’s Southport mass shooting.
Volunteers remove 1,300 pounds of trash during Earth Month
Cape Fear River Watch says more than 1,300 pounds of trash and recyclables were removed from local waterways during a series of Earth Month cleanups.
Disney executive tapped to lead North Carolina Zoo
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Penning as the new director of the North Carolina Zoo.
The NC elections board hired a lawyer who was also suing it
State elections director Sam Hayes hired one of North Carolina Republicans’ go-to lawyers to defend the state Board of Elections in a lawsuit this year, even though that lawyer was representing clients with active lawsuits against the board in four other cases in state and federal court
Bolivia dental practice to provide free care during annual community event
Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry will host its 12th annual “Dentistry from the Heart” event, providing free dental care to the community.
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, DREAMS partner with Ben Folds’ Keys for Kids
The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and DREAMS Center for Arts Education are partnering with Ben Folds’ Keys for Kids initiative to expand access to music education for students across the region.
Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says
White House economists estimate that President Donald Trump's deals with pharmaceutical companies to drop some of their U.S. prescription drug prices to what they charge in other countries could save $529 billion over the next 10 years.
Pen pal programs have evolved, but old-fashioned letter writing could be coming back
In 1985, a 13-year-old girl in New Zealand spotted a pair of purple, lip-shaped sunglasses in “Young Miss” magazine. In March, I traveled 9,000 miles from New Hampshire to deliver them to her, finally fulfilling my pen pal’s decades-old request.
Orton conducting prescribed burn on 565 acres
Orton is conducting a permitted prescribed burn on 565 acres Tuesday as part of its ongoing land management plan to improve forest health and restore longleaf pine habitat.
Wall Street inches higher and oil edges lower before the bell despite flare-up in Iran war
Wall Street rebounded and oil prices retreated as tensions escalated in the war between the U.S. and Iran.
Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 5 in Ukraine before brief truce takes hold
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid have killed at least five people and wounded 39.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claiming chatbot posed as a medical professional
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claiming chatbot posed as a medical professional.
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
You're standing in the middle of an empty highway, staring off into the fading, golden light of Arizona's high desert. The soundtrack playing in your mind? Depeche Mode.
Landfall Foundation’s 2026 gala raises more than $460,000 for local nonprofits
The Landfall Foundation’s 2026 annual gala brought a festive flair to philanthropy on Friday, raising more than $460,000 to support nonprofit organizations and schools across the greater Wilmington area.
Pender County reinstates 2026 property values, resets appeal deadline to June 30
The Pender County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to rescind a previous pause on the reappraisals. Officials also moved the deadline to file an appeal back to its original date of June 30, after it had been extended to Oct. 1.
Proposed bill would return development approval authority to Brunswick County commissioners
House Bill 1222, introduced Tuesday by Rep. Charles Miller, would shift approval authority for new developments from the county’s planning board back to the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations highlight Mexican culture across Cape Fear region
Communities across the Cape Fear region are celebrating Cinco de Mayo, a holiday that commemorates Mexico’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
Proposed e-bike legislation could give NC cities more control amid safety concerns
Changes could soon be coming for e-bike riders in North Carolina as new state legislation aims to give municipalities more authority to regulate their use.
Snake activity increases in North Carolina
Snake sightings are becoming more common across North Carolina as warmer spring temperatures bring the reptiles out in search of food and shelter, according to wildlife experts.
No injuries reported after shooting call on Conley Drive in Wilmington
Wilmington Police Department is investigating a reported shooting Tuesday afternoon.
Brunswick County hosts readiness expo
Brunswick County residents had a chance to learn how to prepare for emergencies ahead of hurricane season during a community readiness expo held Tuesday.
Brunswick County 911 team honored for response during Southport mass shooting
A Brunswick County 911 communications team is being recognized statewide for its response during last year’s Southport mass shooting.
Volunteers remove 1,300 pounds of trash during Earth Month
Cape Fear River Watch says more than 1,300 pounds of trash and recyclables were removed from local waterways during a series of Earth Month cleanups.
Bolivia dental practice to provide free care during annual community event
Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry will host its 12th annual “Dentistry from the Heart” event, providing free dental care to the community.
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, DREAMS partner with Ben Folds’ Keys for Kids
The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and DREAMS Center for Arts Education are partnering with Ben Folds’ Keys for Kids initiative to expand access to music education for students across the region.
Orton conducting prescribed burn on 565 acres
Orton is conducting a permitted prescribed burn on 565 acres Tuesday as part of its ongoing land management plan to improve forest health and restore longleaf pine habitat.
Landfall Foundation’s 2026 gala raises more than $460,000 for local nonprofits
The Landfall Foundation’s 2026 annual gala brought a festive flair to philanthropy on Friday, raising more than $460,000 to support nonprofit organizations and schools across the greater Wilmington area.
Pet Pals: Adorable kittens looking for forever home
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –This week’s Pet Pals are Rita and Julian, two 4-month-old cats. Feline Matchmakers calls Rita an adorable tabby kitten with a gentle spirit and a…
Near average temperatures today as rain chances expected later this week
Sunny skies expected today as more rain comes later this week.
Brunswick County planning board member says campaign donations dispute has ended
Commissioner Randy Thompson had called for Planning Board Chairman Clifton Cheek to resign, citing concerns that Cheek accepted campaign donations from developers during a previous run for county commissioner. Cheek lost to Thompson in the March primary.
Pender County Commissioners vote 3-2 to rescind reappraisal pause, 2026 values to be used in budget
The board voted 3-2 to rescind the suspension, meaning the 2026 property values will be used moving forward. Commissioners Jimmy Tate and Brad George voted against the motion.
Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market opens for the season
The Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market is now open for the season—and it’s already drawing big crowds.
NHCS bus drivers rally for higher pay after 10K educators attend statewide protest
Days after a major educator walkout in Raleigh calling for higher pay, school bus drivers in the Cape Fear region are now speaking out with similar concerns.
Wilmington reviewing homeless shelter proposals
After a push from Housing and Neighborhood Services, the city of Wilmington is reviewing multiple proposals for a new homeless shelter as leaders look to expand resources and better address the needs of the community’s homeless population.
Proposed e-bike legislation could give NC cities more control amid safety concerns
Changes could soon be coming for e-bike riders in North Carolina as new state legislation aims to give municipalities more authority to regulate their use.
Disney executive tapped to lead North Carolina Zoo
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Penning as the new director of the North Carolina Zoo.
NHCS bus drivers rally for higher pay after 10K educators attend statewide protest
Days after a major educator walkout in Raleigh calling for higher pay, school bus drivers in the Cape Fear region are now speaking out with similar concerns.
AAA Survey: More Than 1 in 4 North Carolinians Unprepared for Hurricane Season
More than one in four North Carolinians have not made any advance preparations for hurricane season, according to a new AAA survey released Monday as National Hurricane Preparedness Week begins.
Temporary pause approved for Hilton Bluffs project amid Sledge Forest dispute
A new development in the ongoing dispute over Sledge Forest comes as New Hanover County officials have approved a temporary pause on the proposed Hilton Bluffs project.
Cape Fear teachers prepare for educator walkout in Raleigh
Thousands of educators across North Carolina are expected to gather in Raleigh on Friday for a walkout and rally urging lawmakers to pass a state budget that increases teacher pay.
NC lawmakers approve $319M Medicaid funding bill, send it to Stein
North Carolina lawmakers on Tuesday approved HB 696, a measure that allocates $319 million to fund Medicaid through June after months of negotiations between the House, Senate, and Gov. Josh Stein's office.
College decision day approaches as seniors finalize enrollment choices
High school seniors across the country are facing a major deadline this week as Friday marks College Decision Day, when many students must commit to the school they plan to attend in the fall.
'It's a game of chess;' Fire crews face complex fight against Cape Fear wildfires amid drought
Pine cones, pine needles and dry leaves are helping fuel wildfires across southeastern North Carolina, including a persistent fire at Whitehall Plantation in Pender County.
MrBeast's company sued over alleged sexual harassment, wrongful termination
MrBeast's company sued over alleged sexual harassment, wrongful termination.
Whiteville homicide $25K reward raises questions; SBI explains funding for unsolved crime tip incentives
As the suspect in last month’s Whiteville homicide remains at large, state officials approved a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, but the reward has raised questions regarding which unsolved crimes receive tip incentives.
Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats' seats in Congress
Virginia voters on Tuesday are deciding whether to ratify an unusual mid-decade redrawing of U.S. House districts that could boost Democrats’ chances of flipping control of the closely divided chamber, as the state becomes the latest front in a national redistricting battle.
Students get hands-on career exposure in Eastern North Carolina program
Thousands of students across Eastern North Carolina will participate in a monthlong series of career-focused events this month as part of Industry in Schools Month, a regional initiative highlighting workforce training and STEM education.
Fight leads to multiple people shot at park in Winston-Salem
Police say several individuals, both victims and suspects, have been identified and found following a shooting at Leinbach Park on Monday. Police say some of those individuals involved are juveniles.
Nifty Thrifty Thrift Shop opens second location in Wilmington
A local thrift store celebrated the grand opening of its second location Friday in Wilmington.
Celebration bell installed at Novant Health cancer institute to mark patient milestones
A new celebration bell is now installed outside the Novant Health Zimmer Cancer Institute, offering cancer patients and their families a way to recognize milestones throughout their treatment journeys.
Duke announces contract extension with football coach Manny Diaz through 2031 season
Duke has agreed to a contract extension with football coach Manny Diaz through the 2031 season, coming after Diaz led the Blue Devils to their first outright Atlantic Coast Conference title in 63 years.
Amazon Prime Video stream of Heat-Hornets play-in game has 'technical difficulties'
Amazon Prime Video's stream of the Miami-Charlotte play-in game went offline for nearly two minutes during the overtime period, causing fans to miss a Hornets possession.
North Carolina IT job growth outpaces national trends, report finds
Information technology job postings in North Carolina increased significantly over the past year, outpacing national growth, according to new data released Tuesday by the NC Technology Association.
Smoke across Cape Fear area likely linked to South Carolina fire
Residents across the Cape Fear region are reporting smoke and smoky odors in the air, prompting calls and messages to local officials.
Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says
White House economists estimate that President Donald Trump's deals with pharmaceutical companies to drop some of their U.S. prescription drug prices to what they charge in other countries could save $529 billion over the next 10 years.
Pen pal programs have evolved, but old-fashioned letter writing could be coming back
In 1985, a 13-year-old girl in New Zealand spotted a pair of purple, lip-shaped sunglasses in “Young Miss” magazine. In March, I traveled 9,000 miles from New Hampshire to deliver them to her, finally fulfilling my pen pal’s decades-old request.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claiming chatbot posed as a medical professional
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claiming chatbot posed as a medical professional.
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
You're standing in the middle of an empty highway, staring off into the fading, golden light of Arizona's high desert. The soundtrack playing in your mind? Depeche Mode.
Fake courtrooms, sham hearings: Immigrants targeted by scams amid Trump administration's deportation push.
Fake courtrooms, sham hearings: Immigrants targeted by scams amid Trump administration's deportation push.
Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code.
Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code.
US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
The U.S. military said it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats targeting civilian ships as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The United Arab Emirates, a key American ally, said it had come under attack from Iran for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April.
OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B
Greg Brockman, OpenAI's president and CEO Sam Altman's top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their 'It Ends With Us' dispute in a settlement
Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni agreed Monday to end their legal feud over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film “It Ends With Us,” averting a trial that threatened to further tarnish their reputations and expose the dark side of Hollywood moviemaking.
Secret Service says suspect opened fire on them and was shot in exchange near Washington Monument
A man spotted carrying a gun in the vicinity of the White House by plainclothes officers and agents was shot by law enforcement Monday after he opened fire on them near the Washington Monument, the Secret Service said.
U.S.-led task force tells ships to reroute on first day of new effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The United States on Monday kicked off an effort to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, as it tries to counter economic disruptions that outlasted the peak of fighting with no peace deal in sight.
2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Sunday.
Agent hit by buckshot from the gun of man charged in correspondents' dinner attack, prosecutor says
Authorities have determined that buckshot from the gun of the man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in an attempt to kill President Donald Trump struck a Secret Service agent, according to the federal prosecutor overseeing the investigation.
How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive
NEW YORK (AP) — A hidden force is quietly pushing up costs for everything from your summer vacation to your weekly grocery bills: a weaker U.S. dollar. The dollar has fallen about 10% against other major currencies since President Donald…
Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby, Cherie DeVaux becomes 1st woman to train its winner
Cherie DeVaux made history on Saturday as the first woman to train the winner of the Kentucky Derby, as Golden Tempo charged from the back of the pack and charged down the stretch to get to the finish line first in the biggest event in horse racing.
Germany focuses on shared interests after US announces troop drawdown
Germany's defense minister on Saturday appeared to take in stride a Pentagon announcement that the United States plans to pull some 5,000 troops out of Germany, saying a drawdown was expected and emphasizing the mutual benefit of the longstanding U.S. deployment in Europe.
FDA expands access to pancreatic cancer drug helping patients like Ben Sasse
The Food and Drug Administration said it will allow some pancreatic cancer patients to receive access to a promising drug, even before it is officially approved for use.
Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling
The United States is now witnessing the unraveling of nearly a century of organizing, civil disobedience and personal sacrifice by ordinary people who helped build Black political power to heights unseen since Reconstruction.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump’s threat
The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.
Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says
White House economists estimate that President Donald Trump's deals with pharmaceutical companies to drop some of their U.S. prescription drug prices to what they charge in other countries could save $529 billion over the next 10 years.
US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
The U.S. military said it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats targeting civilian ships as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The United Arab Emirates, a key American ally, said it had come under attack from Iran for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April.
OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B
Greg Brockman, OpenAI's president and CEO Sam Altman's top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more, health officials say
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, according to health officials and the cruise operator. The ship was waiting for help Monday near Cape Verde, an island nation off Africa's west coast, but local officials had not allowed anyone to disembark, the operator said.
U.S.-led task force tells ships to reroute on first day of new effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The United States on Monday kicked off an effort to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, as it tries to counter economic disruptions that outlasted the peak of fighting with no peace deal in sight.
Ship is attacked near Strait of Hormuz as Iran reviews US response to latest proposal
A cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz said it was attacked by multiple small craft, according to the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center on Sunday, marking at least two dozen attacks in and around the strait since the Iran war began.
Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers
Ukraine on Sunday launched a wave of strikes against Russian oil targets, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and two tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude.
Cubans struggle to survive on pocket-size government ration books as products dwindle
As the economy collapses and prices soar, a growing number of Cubans find themselves unable to afford alternatives to state-run stores and struggle to subsist on meager salaries in a socialist country of nearly 10 million where basic goods increasingly are sold in U.S. dollars.
Germany focuses on shared interests after US announces troop drawdown
Germany's defense minister on Saturday appeared to take in stride a Pentagon announcement that the United States plans to pull some 5,000 troops out of Germany, saying a drawdown was expected and emphasizing the mutual benefit of the longstanding U.S. deployment in Europe.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump’s threat
The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.
Iran’s monthslong internet shutdown is crushing businesses in an already battered economy
Iran’s monthslong internet shutdown is crushing businesses in an already battered economy
Russia sets new record for drone, missile attacks on Ukraine in April.
Russia sets new record for drone, missile attacks on Ukraine in April.
Colombians are divided over the fate of hippos linked to Pablo Escobar
(ABC) -- Along the Magdalena River, one of Colombia’s primary arteries, fishermen move with wary precision. From the silty, tea-colored current, hippopotamuses can surface without warning, closing the distance to a vessel in a single heartbeat. “These hippos are a true…
UK leader Starmer faces more pressure over Mandelson ambassador appointment
UK leader Starmer faces more pressure over Mandelson ambassador appointment
Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
The latest ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran appeared to fail Saturday before they began, as Tehran's top diplomat left Pakistan and President Donald Trump soon afterward said he had told envoys not to travel to Islamabad.
Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks
Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least five people and wounded 46, authorities said Saturday.
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says he was treated for prostate cancer and is now healthy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that he has undergone treatment for prostate cancer in his first public acknowledgment of the diagnosis.
Tech stocks climb as Intel surges toward its best day since 1987, while oil prices keep swinging
A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report is leading technology stocks higher Friday, while oil prices keep swinging in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war.
A massive, unstable ice block stalls Everest climbers at base camp
A massive, unstable ice block stalls Everest climbers at base camp
Pet Pals: Adorable kittens looking for forever home
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –This week’s Pet Pals are Rita and Julian, two 4-month-old cats. Feline Matchmakers calls Rita an adorable tabby kitten with a gentle spirit and a…
Pet Pals: Curious and gentle terrier mix looking for forever home
WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) –This week’s Pet Pal is Ziti, a 6-month-old terrier mix. Paws Place Dog Rescue calls Ziti a social little guy who’s always…
Pet Pals: Calm cat looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Constance, a 9-year-old cat.
Pet Pals: Curious and playful dog looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Nala! She's an adult mixed breed dog.
Pet Pals: Chill cat looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Ferrari, a 4-year-old cat.
Pet Pals: Affectionate Terrier looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Bridget, a 4-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier with a heart as big as her adorable smile.
Pet Pals: Chill tabby kitten looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Conrad, a 5-month-old tabby kitten.
Pet Pals: Sweet and playful Terrier mix looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Sweetie, a young bundle of energy and joy.
Pet Pals: Calm cat looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Freddie, an 8 year old Maine Coon mix.
Pet Pals: Energetic foxhound mix looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Sulu, an energetic 1-year-old foxhound mix.
Pet Pals: Fun and bouncy lab mix looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Siena, a lab mix with a personality as big as her puppy paws.
Pet Pals: Curious and loving Shepherd Terrier mix looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Bumble, a 4 month old Shepherd/Terrier mix.
Pet Pals: Loving shepherd mix looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Roxie, an 18-week-old female shepherd mix.
Pet Pals: Loyal and loving pit bull looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Lucy, a 4-year-old pit bull.
Pet Pals: Loving and loyal Catahoula Shepherd mix looking for forever home
WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) — This Week’s Pet Pal is Tacoma, A 1-year-old, 57-lb Catahoula Shepherd mix.
Pet Pals: Charming and playful puppy looking for forever home
WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) — This Week’s Pet Pal is Cobalt, a 13-week-old puppy.
The Carolina Beat: Advanced Ortho
Katie Sasser meets with Dr. Joe Norris to learn more about Advanced Ortho.
Pet Pals: Kind and loveable Beagle looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Ferris, a 5-year-old Beagle.
'Teacher of the Month' recognized for her leadership through music and love
Every month, we highlight an educator in the Cape Fear who's going above and beyond.
Pet Pals: Playful and affectionate Great Pyrenees looking for forever home
This Week’s Pet Pal is Murphy, a 2-year-old Great Pyrenees.