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Franklin Square Park reopens in Southport following months-long closure
A historical park in Southport has reopened.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight hoped to become the first Black astronaut in space. But he never made it. Now, at 90 years old, Dwight will get the chance to finally experience space onboard Blue Origin's upcoming mission into Earth's atmosphere.
Pender County holding two prescription drug take back events Saturday
Two locations in Pender County are taking part in the 26th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
Maple Hill man arrested for allegedly breaking into nearly 100 vehicles
A Maple Hill man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into nearly 100 vehicles.
National Historic Marker Day helping shine light on hundreds of signs around Cape Fear
The special day celebrating all things historical began in 2022 and is commemorated each year on the final Friday of April.
Panthers trade up into first round of NFL draft, select WR Xavier Legette from South Carolina
The Panthers gave young quarterback Bryce Young another weapon on Thursday night.
United Way of Cape Fear hosts third Tricycle race
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) - At The Eagle's Dare, the Spring Trike Race featured nine of the area's biggest banks against each other in a mini-tricycle relay race. About 40 people peddled this spring. Attending was free. [blox_vms account="WWAY" key="7cef2e3d8a9dd2d44a9592f15a19e44accaa8dca" vtitle="United…
WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Madelynne Gedman
Academics, creating art, and being a leader are just some of the qualities our WWAY Student Athlete of the Week displays.
How's Haiti: Cape Fear Connection weighs in on transitional council
Ariel Henry has resigned as Prime Minister of Haiti. A transitional council is now in charge.
WHATS HAPPENING: April 26th-28th
So if you're looking for a new home, want to enjoy some food or see some alligators up close, there is definitely something for everyone this weekend.
The Special Olympics New Hanover County Special Games kicks off at Ashley High School
There were more than 200 adults taking part, along with about 250 volunteers.
Second Street is the most ticketed street in Wilmington
Molly Wilhelm with the Star News reports the most ticketed street in Wilmington is Second Street, with nearly 5,300 tickets given out in 2023.
Pender man facing child sex charges
30-year-old Antonio DeJesus Martinez Hernandez is charged with one count of Statutory Rape and one count of Indecent Liberties with a Child.
Navassa man charged in Wilmington shooting
A man faces charges after a shooting injured a man in Wilmington on Wednesday night.
Police chief arrested in Horry County prostitution sting
A police chief in South Carolina is one of ten people charged in a prostitution sting. Atlantic Beach Police Chief Quentin Robinson, 41, is charged with soliciting prostitution.
Red Cross needs volunteers to help install free smoke alarms in Cape Fear area
You have two chances to help save hundreds of lives this week in the Cape Fear. The Cape Fear area chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive and a free smoke alarm installation event in Brunswick County.
History with 'Hud': Local nurse continuing to touch lives after more than 50 years of service
For Jenny Scott, helping patients in their time of need is more than just a job.
Trazarien White confirms he has entered transfer portal
Trazarien White has confirmed with WWAY that he has entered his name in the transfer portal.
Southport-Fort Fisher ferry service disrupted due to terminal ramp issues
Ferry service between Southport and Fort Fisher has been disrupted.
WMPO awarded 100 bicycle helmets from NCDOT bicycle helmet Initiative
The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) has been awarded 100 children’s bicycle helmets from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Bike Helmet Initiative.
Traffic detours, road closures planned ahead of Saturday's 'Run Sunset Beach' race
Traffic detours and road closures will go into effect early Saturday morning ahead of the 'Run Sunset Beach' race.
Franklin Square Park reopens in Southport following months-long closure
A historical park in Southport has reopened.
Pender County holding two prescription drug take back events Saturday
Two locations in Pender County are taking part in the 26th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
Maple Hill man arrested for allegedly breaking into nearly 100 vehicles
A Maple Hill man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into nearly 100 vehicles.
National Historic Marker Day helping shine light on hundreds of signs around Cape Fear
The special day celebrating all things historical began in 2022 and is commemorated each year on the final Friday of April.
United Way of Cape Fear hosts third Tricycle race
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) - At The Eagle's Dare, the Spring Trike Race featured nine of the area's biggest banks against each other in a mini-tricycle relay race. About 40 people peddled this spring. Attending was free. [blox_vms account="WWAY" key="7cef2e3d8a9dd2d44a9592f15a19e44accaa8dca" vtitle="United…
WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Madelynne Gedman
Academics, creating art, and being a leader are just some of the qualities our WWAY Student Athlete of the Week displays.
How's Haiti: Cape Fear Connection weighs in on transitional council
Ariel Henry has resigned as Prime Minister of Haiti. A transitional council is now in charge.
WHATS HAPPENING: April 26th-28th
So if you're looking for a new home, want to enjoy some food or see some alligators up close, there is definitely something for everyone this weekend.
The Special Olympics New Hanover County Special Games kicks off at Ashley High School
There were more than 200 adults taking part, along with about 250 volunteers.
Second Street is the most ticketed street in Wilmington
Molly Wilhelm with the Star News reports the most ticketed street in Wilmington is Second Street, with nearly 5,300 tickets given out in 2023.
Pender man facing child sex charges
30-year-old Antonio DeJesus Martinez Hernandez is charged with one count of Statutory Rape and one count of Indecent Liberties with a Child.
Navassa man charged in Wilmington shooting
A man faces charges after a shooting injured a man in Wilmington on Wednesday night.
Red Cross needs volunteers to help install free smoke alarms in Cape Fear area
You have two chances to help save hundreds of lives this week in the Cape Fear. The Cape Fear area chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive and a free smoke alarm installation event in Brunswick County.
History with 'Hud': Local nurse continuing to touch lives after more than 50 years of service
For Jenny Scott, helping patients in their time of need is more than just a job.
Tiny, but mighty: a special parade celebrates a young girl's journey following a heart transplant
Dahlia Morris spent 7 months at the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock waiting for a donor heart to become available and then spent another month recovering following the surgery.
Missing Tennessee infant found in North Carolina, father in custody
An endangered child alert out of Tennessee has been issued for an infant and a man who are believed to be in the Cape Fear tonight.
Holden Beach couple finds bottle from Ireland along shoreline containing contents from man's "Final Voyage"
You never know what you might find walking along the beach, especially if it hails from more than 3,000 miles away.
North Carolina man tried to buy child to rape, sheriff's office says
A Lee County man is facing several charges after deputies said he tried to purchase a 9-year-old to rape.
Panthers trade up into first round of NFL draft, select WR Xavier Legette from South Carolina
The Panthers gave young quarterback Bryce Young another weapon on Thursday night.
WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Madelynne Gedman
Academics, creating art, and being a leader are just some of the qualities our WWAY Student Athlete of the Week displays.
Red Cross needs volunteers to help install free smoke alarms in Cape Fear area
You have two chances to help save hundreds of lives this week in the Cape Fear. The Cape Fear area chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive and a free smoke alarm installation event in Brunswick County.
Missing Tennessee infant found in North Carolina, father in custody
An endangered child alert out of Tennessee has been issued for an infant and a man who are believed to be in the Cape Fear tonight.
Gov. Cooper's budget proposal prioritizes public education, childcare funding
Gov. Roy Cooper shared details of his proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year during a news conference Wednesday morning inside the Albemarle Building in downtown Raleigh.
‘It was a little bit of a mixed bag’: New NC air quality report shows some improvements, some problems
A new report on air quality in North Carolina has mixed results. New findings from the American Lung Association show some signs of improvement and some cause for concern.
Holden Beach couple finds bottle from Ireland along shoreline containing contents from man's "Final Voyage"
You never know what you might find walking along the beach, especially if it hails from more than 3,000 miles away.
Why proposed Raleigh-to-Wilmington train will go through Goldsboro
The feasibility study projects an $810 million price tag for the passenger rail line and suggests the best route would take it through Goldsboro instead of Fayetteville. The study shows it could save as much as $100 million dollars and an hour in ride time.
Small plane crashes at RDU after taking off from ILM
A small plane has crashed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Tillis, Rouzer calling for investigation into Fayetteville VA Medical Center
A new campaign is underway to begin an investigation into the Fayetteville VA Medical Center.
New heat resilience toolkit aiming to reduce heat-related health problems to NC residents, workers
The N.C. Office of Recovery Resiliency has announced the launch of a new Heat Action Plan Toolkit aiming to reduce heat-related health impacts to North Carolina residents and workers.
Camp Lejeune Marine killed in training accident
A Camp Lejeune Marine has been killed in a training accident.
Burgaw residents speak out against proposed housing development at planning board meeting
BURGAW, NC (WWAY) -- Dozens of residents gathered in Burgaw Thursday evening to give their thoughts on a proposed rezoning for more than…
How do I get rid of eyelash mites?
Eyelash extensions are wildly popular, but are they safe? Kimberly Orr, an optometrist from Triad Eye Associates, sets the record straight about eyelash extensions and false eyelashes.
Voter ID challenges could come into play for November election in North Carolina
Nearly everyone who voted in person in last month's North Carolina's primary showed a qualifying photo identification, a top election official told legislators Wednesday. But it's unknown how many didn't bother trying to vote in person or by mail because they lacked an ID, even with options to cast ballots without one.
WHATS HAPPENING: April 19th - April 21st
With nice weather in the forecast this weekend, many will be looking for things to do in the Cape Fear.
Highway Patrol adds 2024 Mustang to their fleet of vehicles
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has added a new vehicle to their fleet.
Crazy Dale: New book and podcast discuss how one man and a small town became a port for illegal drugs in the 80's
In a story that sounds stranger than fiction but is indeed fact, Varnamtown in Brunswick County was once the second busiest port of illegal drugs on the eastern seaboard in the 80's.
Group in North Carolina risk safety for selfie with black bear cubs
A disturbing scene was caught on camera Tuesday afternoon: a group of people pulling bear cubs out of a tree near a Buncombe County apartment complex, all for a few selfies.
Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Trump before 2024 election
President Biden signaled for the first time publicly that he is willing to debate former President Donald Trump, his presumptive Republican opponent, ahead of November's general election.
Police chief arrested in Horry County prostitution sting
A police chief in South Carolina is one of ten people charged in a prostitution sting. Atlantic Beach Police Chief Quentin Robinson, 41, is charged with soliciting prostitution.
More than 1 in 4 US adults over age 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds
More than one-quarter of U.S. adults over age 50 say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income, an AARP survey finds.
Airlines required to refund passengers for canceled, delayed flights
The Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced it is rolling out new rules that will require airlines to automatically give cash refunds to passengers for canceled and significantly delayed flights. The delays covered would be more than three hours for domestic flights and more than six hours for international flights, the agency said.
Tesla's first-quarter net income tumbles 55% as falling global sales and price cuts reduce profits
Tesla’s first-quarter net income plummeted 55% as falling global sales and price cuts sliced into the electric vehicle maker’s revenue and profit margins.
Senate on track to pass $95 billion foreign aid package this week after months of delay
The Senate will take up the House-passed $95 billion foreign aid package this week, as the legislation nears its final congressional action after both sides of Capitol Hill have struggled for months to send aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
'Vibrant and beloved ostrich' dies after swallowing zoo staffer's keys, Kansas zoo says
Karen, a "vibrant and beloved ostrich" at the Topeka Zoo, died after swallowing keys she nabbed from a staffer, the zoo announced on Facebook last week.
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2024 class of inductees.
Biden marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities. He also plans to expand his New Deal-style American Climate Corps green jobs training program.
Florida couple facing charges for faking million dollar lottery win
A Florida couple faces felony charges for faking a big Florida Lottery win.
House approves $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
An additional foreign aid bill included a TikTok ban provision.
School lockdown drills have become common, experts say they could be better
25 years after Columbine, school lockdown drills are common. Students say they cause anxiety and fear, and want to see change.
5 teens injured in shooting at senior skip day gathering in Maryland park: Police
Five male victims ranging between the ages of 16 and 18 were located with gunshot wounds. All five victims were transported to local hospitals. One is in critical condition and the other four are stable.
Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says
Much like nutritional labels on food products, “broadband labels” for internet packages will soon tell you just what is going into the pricing of your service, thanks to new rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission this week.
Man apparently sets himself on fire outside courthouse where Trump is on trial UPDATE
A man apparently set himself on fire outside the New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial.
Thousands left without funds as National Foundation for Transplants closes
The National Foundation for transplants is shutting its doors, leaving many in need of a transplant without money the foundation raised in their names.
Lawyers set to focus on picking alternates as Trump's hush money trial resumes
Jury selection in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump is set to resume Friday following a frenetic day Thursday that eventually saw all 12 jurors and one alternate sworn in after two previously seated jurors were dismissed earlier in the day.
25 years after Columbine, trauma shadows survivors of the school shooting
Hours after she escaped the Columbine High School shooting, 14-year-old Missy Mendo slept between her parents in bed, still wearing the shoes she had on when she fled her math class. She wanted to be ready to run.
Several RFK Jr. siblings set to endorse Biden
Over a dozen members of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s family, including six of his siblings, are endorsing President Biden in Philadelphia Thursday even as he makes his own bid for Biden's job as an independent candidate.
Video shows elephant walking through traffic after escaping circus in Montana
Video captured an elephant walking through the streets of Butte, Montana. It escaped from a traveling circus.
Airlines required to refund passengers for canceled, delayed flights
The Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced it is rolling out new rules that will require airlines to automatically give cash refunds to passengers for canceled and significantly delayed flights. The delays covered would be more than three hours for domestic flights and more than six hours for international flights, the agency said.
San Francisco receiving pandas from China
San Francisco is the latest U.S. city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China, in a continuation of Beijing’s famed “panda diplomacy.”
Tech Tip: How to use apps to track and photograph the total solar eclipse
Monday's total solar eclipse might become one of the most filmed and photographed events of the year. As the moon passes in front of the sun, plunging a swath of North America into a few minutes of darkness, throngs will take pictures or videos of the moment. But powerful solar rays and drastic changes in lighting pose unique challenges in catching that perfect image.
Only an 8-year-old survives after bus plunges off bridge in South Africa killing 45 people
A bus carrying worshippers on a long-distance trip from Botswana to an Easter weekend church gathering in South Africa plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass Thursday and burst into flames as it hit the rocky ground below, killing at least 45 people, authorities said. The only survivor was an 8-year-old child who was receiving medical attention for serious injuries.
Cranes arriving to start removing wreckage from deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
The largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard was being transported to Baltimore so crews on Friday can begin removing the wreckage of a collapsed highway bridge that has halted a search for four workers still missing days after the disaster and blocked the city's vital port from operating.
United Airlines celebrates Women's History Month with all-women flight crew
United Airlines coordinated a flight with a crew that's made up of all women. The flight left from Newark Airport on Thursday morning headed to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in Florida.
Bitcoin prices near record high. Here's why.
United States, (CBS News) -- Bitcoin is on a vertical tear, continuing its rapid resurgence and getting close to breaking its all-time high. The digital token on Monday climbed 8% to $67,310, well above its $44,000 valuation at the start…
France becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion rights in constitution
France became the world’s first country to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution on Monday, the culmination of an effort that began in direct response to the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Here’s why Americans drive on the right and the UK drives on the left
We speak the same language, more or less. But we drive on opposite sides, sometimes with hazardous effects.
U.S. military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation
U.S. military C-130 cargo planes on Saturday dropped food in pallets over Gaza, three U.S. officials said, two days after more than 100 Palestinians who had surged to pull goods off an aid convoy were killed during a chaotic encounter with Israeli troops.
King Charles III has cancer and is receiving treatment, Buckingham Palace says
King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Less than 18 months into his reign he will suspend public duties but will continue with state business, and won't be handing over his constitutional roles as head of state.
A rhino got pregnant from embryo transfer, in a success that may help nearly extinct subspecies
The northern white rhinoceros subspecies has only two known members left in the world.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Flames seen on plane's wing mid-air near Miami
A witness saw sparks shooting from a cargo plane as it made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport shortly after takeoff. The aircraft landed safely Thursday night “after experiencing an engine malfunction soon after departure," a spokesperson for Atlas Air said in a statement Friday.
Guinness World Records suspends 'oldest dog ever' title as vets question dog's age
Guinness World Records says it has suspended the title of oldest dog ever that was held by a Portuguese dog that died last year. The publication said it was reviewing the title after some veterinarians questioned his age.
Donald Trump returns to court in civil fraud trial after judge receives bomb threat
Barred from giving his own closing argument, Donald Trump took in his lawyer’s summation as a glowering, arms-folded spectator at the end of his New York civil fraud trial Thursday, hours after authorities responded to a bomb threat at the judge’s house.
Send your name to the moon on a NASA rover
(CNN) -- You can go to the moon without even leaving your home! NASA is inviting members of the public to send their names to the moon aboard the first-ever robotic lunar rover called VIPER, or Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration…
Iran: At least 95 killed in blasts at ceremony honoring slain general
DUBAI (AP) -- Two bombs exploded and killed at least 95 people at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the U.S. in a 2020 drone strike, Iranian officials said, as the Middle East remains on edge over…
Key takeaways: Jeffrey Epstein contact names, documents released by court
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CBS) -- Documents that reveal the names of dozens of people connected to Jeffrey Epstein, including business associates and accusers, among others, were made public on Wednesday, Jan. 3, following a federal judge's December ruling that the…
5 dead, hundreds evacuated after Japan Airlines jet and coast guard plane collide at Tokyo's Haneda Airport
A passenger plane and a Japanese coast guard aircraft collided on the runway at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday and burst into flames.
South Korean opposition leader attacked by unidentified man
South Korean media cited witnesses as saying the man used a knife-like weapon to stab Lee’s neck. TV video showed Lee lying on the ground with a person pressing a handkerchief to his neck to stop the bleeding.
The Carolina Beat: Robeson Community College Respiratory Therapy Program
Christina Dees speaks to Kelli Huestuss and Danyelle Miray about Robeson Community College's Respiratory Therapy Program.
The Carolina Beat: Robeson Community College Massage Therapy
Christina Dees speaks to Margarita Colon about Robeson Community College's Massage Therapy Program.
The Carolina Beat: Robeson Community College Workforce Solutions
Christina Dees speaks to Julie Baxley and Kena Skipper about Robeson Community College's Workforce Solutions.
The Carolina Beat: Robeson Community College Nurse Aide Program
Christina Dees speaks to Shronda Parker, Terri Oxendine and Jael Francois about Robeson Community College's Nurse Aide Program.
The Carolina Beat: Robeson Community College Law Enforcement Program
Christina Dees speaks to Matt Dimery and Timothy Bernicki about Robeson Community College's Law Enforcement Program.
The Carolina Beat: Spot Real Estate
Christina Dees speaks to realtor/broker Marcia McKenzie about Spot Real Estate.
The Carolina Beat: Robeson Community College Barbering Program
Christina Dees speaks to Connie Baker and Roger Robinson about Robeson Community College's Barbering Program.
The Carolina Beat: Fulford Heating & Cooling
Christina Dees speaks to Justin Fulford about Fulford Heating & Cooling.
New Hope for Those With Depression Disorders
In the past few decades, more and more people have become aware of the importance of mental health treatment. Just twenty years ago, seeing a therapist would have been considered taboo in many communities. Now, Gen-Z discusses symptoms of anxiety the way…
The Carolina Beat: A+ Heating and Cooling Electrical
Christina Dees speaks to Justin Goeden about A+ Heating and Cooling Electrical.
The Carolina Beat: Airmax Heating & Cooling
Max Miller speaks to Stephen Beacham about Airmax Heating & Cooling.
The Carolina Beat: Cinebay Film Festival
Max Miller speaks to Mary Beth Livers and Sheena Vaught about the Cinebay Film Festival.
The Carolina Beat: Brunswick Arts Council
Christina Dees speaks to Mary Beth Livers and Larry Johnson about Brunswick Arts Council.
The Carolina Beat: Advanced Orthopedics
Suzanne Jalot speaks to Dr. Craig Lippe about Advanced Orthopedics.
The Carolina Beat: A-Plus Heating & Cooling
Christina Dees speaks to Carmine Serrano about A-Plus Heating & Cooling.
The Carolina Beat: First Responder Program
Christina Dees speaks to Robert Ivey about Robeson Community College's First Responder Program.