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Wilmington photographer documents long recovery of residents in western NC after Hurricane Helene
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (289+ words) For months, Peggy Williams and other volunteers searched for her partner, Lenny Widawski, a violinist and musician, who was swept away along with his house by floodwaters. Allison met Peggy during her search and showed how Peggy kept Lenny's memory…...
Wilmington seeks public input as resilience planning begins to address flooding, heat, storms
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (249+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " As our temperatures dip into the 30s, we have a peek into how Wilmington is showing its resiliency in the face of extreme weather. The city of Wilmington held a public information session as part of the North…...
Wilmington Pop-Up Market at Cape Fear Christian Church
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (127+ words) Wilmington, NC (WWAY) " In an effort to support families struggling to keep food on the table as the cost of living rises, the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is aiming to fill the meal gap at a time…...
Wilmington leaders in DC advocating for housing, infrastructure funding
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (445+ words) WASHINGTON, DC (WWAY) " Wilmington city leaders are in Washington this week attending the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, where local officials from across the country meet with federal lawmakers and agencies to discuss policies affecting cities. The conference,…...
Food Bank Mobile Market set to bring Fresh Produce to Wilmington Families
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (262+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) " The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is preparing to serve hundreds of neighbors at the Wilmington Pop-Up Market this Tuesday, March 17 as an effort to support families struggling to keep food on the table as the…...
Veteran chooses his forever home in Wilmington
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (188+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)" After more than seven years, a marine veteran will call Wilmington his forever home. On Saturday, the "Homes for Our Troops" organization held a special ceremony for Corporal Dominic Davila, a Marine veteran who lost his right…...
Downtown Wilmington filled with green after the "25th Annual Wilmington St. Patrick's Day Parade"
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (272+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)" Green filled the streets of Downtown Wilmington, as hundreds of attended the 2026 Saint Patrick's Day Parade. Going all through Front Street, the 25th annual parade celebrated the Irish tradition with multiple vehicles, characters, and music. Hundreds of green…...
Wilmington business leader working to maintain Castle Street’s Arts District
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (208+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WAWY) " An effort is underway to try to preserve the ambiance and unique character of some buildings in Wilmington's Castle Street district. Castle Street is known as a vibrant arts and antiques district in Wilmington that has art…...
Wilmington man charged with murder in Dawson Street shooting
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (132+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " A Wilmington man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting over the weekend on Dawson Street. According to the Wilmington Police Department, 46-year-old Marvin Singleton was taken into custody Wednesday. Police say Singleton is charged…...
SBI identifies man killed in downtown Wilmington officer-involved shooting
1+ week, 2+ day ago (276+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has identified the man who died following an officer-involved shooting in downtown Wilmington early Sunday morning. According to the SBI, the man has been identified as Edilberto Espinoza Sierra. Authorities…...