Wilmington Police Department hands out turkeys, canned food to community

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Weeks after collecting 1,600 pound of trash around Wilmington, another cleanup Saturday is being held in the area. Cape Fear River Watch is partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful for a cleanup on February 11th. The cleanup will take place in an area that drains...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — In honor of Black History Month, the Wilmington Fire Department is taking a look back at the history of African Americans with the Department. Before the days of the paid department, there were volunteer fire companies that worked to fight fires in the 19th century, both before and after the Civil War.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Being a school bus driver can be a difficult job, especially when students misbehave during the drive. With that in mind, New Hanover County Schools bus drivers are collecting books to reward students who are respectful, responsible and kind on the bus. ‘Books...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A major road near Wilmington had to be closed for a time Monday afternoon due to a building fire. Crews with the Wilmington Fire Department and New Hanover County Fire Rescue were on scene fire at an industrial building off Highway 421. Officials say they...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– The search for missing boater Tyler Doyle, has now made its way to the Wilmington area. A large number of civilians and groups putting their boats in the Cape Fear River, hoping to locate the 23-year-old, who has now been missing for a little more than a week.

BLADDEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A wanted Bladen County man has been arrested near Charlotte. US Marshals Carolina’s Regional Fugitive Task Force-Charlotte arrested Zakiem Latwan Rogers, 28, of Elizabethtown after being on the run from local narcotics and weapon related charges. Rogers was arrested without incident on active...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– After being sold last year, a former VFW building in Wilmington is a project in the making. Since August, Paula Baisden, CEO and President of Citizen Studios, has been moving into the former VFW building on Carolina Beach Road to start up the new home for her non-profit film company, Citizen Studios.

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Bladen County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a man for allegedly selling drugs. 40-year-old Cedric Lamar McKoy of Elizabethtown was arrested on Saturday on active warrants for Sell cocaine, Deliver cocaine, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, and two counts of Conspire to sell/deliver cocaine.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Some stars of the music world came out to Downtown Wilmington this weekend for an annual music festival. The North Carolina Jazz Festival took place in Downtown Wilmington Thursday through Saturday at the Hotel Ballast. Jazz all-stars from across the country, and even internationally, rotated to...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– CareYaya is a new program that fills the gap in caregiver shortages, and gives students in the medical field an opportunity for experience and extra cash. “It’s the best kept secret in the caregiver workforce. It’s all college students who are going into healthcare professions coming...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Warming hearts and tummies across the Southeast, Heart-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits are returning to Bojangles menus for a limited time only. “Forget flowers and jewelry, nothing says ‘I love you’ like opening a warm box filled with delicious and festive biscuits,” said Marshall Scarborough, vice president of menu and culinary innovation for Bojangles. “The best part: you can share these with anyone including loved ones, friends and co-workers, but they taste so good you may want to keep them to yourself.”

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The second phase of a controlled burn taking place since late January is beginning Tuesday. The burn is happening in the 200 block of Lendire Rd behind New Hanover County Fire Rescue Station 16. This is the second of several burns that will...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The last year has “sucked” for DJ McLeod. Friday, he said he was feeling “great.”. The Laney High School student has faced numerous obstacles while battling cancer during his senior year. Despite the challenges, he is persevering. DJ was able...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– The former Chief People Officer of TRU Colors Brewing is launching a new business that is expected to help find jobs for former TRU Colors employees, and other hard-to-place workers. Khalilah Olokunola, owner and impact architect of ReEngineering HR, said she plans to connect individuals and...

LELAND, N.C. (WWAY) – Happy Michael Jordan Day (2/3/23) to our basketball fans in the Cape Fear! There’s one week left of the regular season before the conference tournaments, and some standings are going to come down to the final games. See all the action below.