5+ hour, 54+ min 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+ week, 1+ hour 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+ week, 1+ 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…...

3+ week, 1+ day 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…...

3+ week, 1+ day 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…...

4+ week, 23+ hour ago   (506+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The city of Wilmington could soon turn to an unconventional landscaping crew to help maintain public green spaces. At its June 16 meeting, Wilmington City Council voted 6-1 to amend the city’s domestic animal waste ordinance in preparation for…...

1+ mon, 2+ 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…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (206+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington has officially opened a new celebration pop-up park in downtown Wilmington as part of ongoing America 250 festivities. The temporary park, located at the corner of Third and Chestnut streets, is designed to serve…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (296+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Families looking to cool off this summer will soon have two more options as the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina and the City of Wilmington prepare to open the community’s outdoor pools for the 2026 season. The pools…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (645+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington has released a map showing the locations of 12 trees slated for removal along South Third Street as officials move forward with a plan they say is necessary because of safety concerns tied to…...