2+ week, 5+ 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,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (567+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — While high mortgage rates and affordability concerns continue to cool much of the nation’s housing market, Wilmington remains one of the stronger real estate markets in the South, according to a Realtor.com economist. Joel Berner, senior…...

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…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (290+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. — As Wilmington continues to grow, city and county leaders say bringing a grocery store to downtown remains a key priority. The topic was one of several discussed during a recent Economic Development Luncheon and Leadership Forum, where Wilmington City…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (461+ words) NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — 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…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (337+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A popular social district in Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District will now operate every Saturday after the City Council voted Tuesday to expand the pilot program. Council members approved the change in a 5-2 vote, allowing the district to…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (736+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)–From fires to accidents, firefighters put their lives on the line each day. A local fire department union is pushing for increased funding to recruit and retain workers. Downtown Wilmington gas leaks, a veterinary medical center explosion…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (218+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A 1960s-themed gala and lip sync competition is set for downtown Wilmington later this month to benefit the Carousel Child Advocacy Center. The Peace, Love, Carousel Gala and Lip Sync Battle, presented by Hagood Homes, will be…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (155+ words) Wilmington Police announces inaugural drone day community event wwaytv3.com WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department will host its first Drone Day community event later this month, aimed at educating the public on how drone technology is used within public…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (621+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A new regional coalition focused on sports and community development is set to launch next month during an event tied to the proposed Wilmington arena project. Organizers say the Cape Fear Sports & Community Coalition will debut during…...