1+ week, 3+ day ago   (742+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Riverfest 2026 has been canceled, organizers announced Wednesday, citing concerns about the proposed layout for the downtown festival. The 2026 Riverfest was scheduled for Oct. 3-4. Organizers said the decision followed months of discussions with the City of Wilmington…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (410+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As fans around the world remember Dolly Parton following news of her death, a nearly 45-year-old letter from a UNCW campus publication is offering a remarkable glimpse into the country music icon’s history in Wilmington. The letter,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (357+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Artists across North Carolina are being invited to help design a future specialty license plate honoring the Battleship North Carolina. The Battleship North Carolina Memorial has launched the Battleship North Carolina License Plate Art Contest, a statewide…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (96+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A section of 16th Street is closed in Wilmington following a car crash that brought down power lines. According to the Wilmington Police Department, 16th Street is closed between Greenfield Street and Robin Hood Road as officers and utility…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (456+ words) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina’s response to Hurricane Helene included 55 base camps across western North Carolina that cost more than $111 million over seven months, according to a new report from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor. The State…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (347+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — History buffs and adventure seekers will once again have the opportunity to explore rarely seen areas aboard the Battleship North Carolina when the popular Hidden Battleship experience returns in 2027. The Battleship North Carolina Memorial announced Tuesday that…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (105+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Drivers should expect temporary road closures and lane restrictions in Downtown Wilmington on Saturday morning as the 44th Annual YMCA Tri-Span 5K/10K takes place. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., with the race beginning…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (106+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Fire Department is accepting applications for its next Firefighter Recruit Academy, with the next class scheduled to begin in November. The department is seeking applicants interested in pursuing a career in fire service and public…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (423+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A former City of Wilmington zoning administrator has filed a lawsuit in New Hanover County Superior Court alleging she was forced to resign through what she describes as an improper disciplinary process that violated the city’s own…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (255+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Families will have several opportunities to participate in educational and holiday-themed activities at the Children’s Museum of Wilmington during the Fourth of July weekend and the week that follows. The museum’s annual Feature Fridays program begins the…...