Local News - WWAYTV3 (2024)

In a unanimous decision, the Wilmington City Council has given the green light for the redevelopment of a former fire station into the Hisan J. Polk Transformation Academy, a new boarding school aimed at providing education and life skills to young men aged 15 to 18.

BELVILLE, NC (WWAY) -- One park in Brunswick County is using technology with a bird's eye view to keep visitors safe. Along the Belville Riverwalk…

Residents from Brunswick Cove Living Center took part in Senior Fishing Day at the Belville Riverwalk on Tuesday.

The City of Wilmington is trying to make one area more walkable by adding two-and-a-half miles of sidewalks along a busy road. But for one homeowner, it could come at a cost.

Governor Roy Cooper is continuing to promote 2024 as "the year of public schools."

A man in Bladen County has been sentenced to prison for sex crimes against a minor.

The North Carolina Aquariums at Fort Fisher is showcasing children’s artwork curated from “This is My Mexico 2023” through April 28.

A Wilmington man has been sentenced to prison for drug offenses.

A Wilmington man has been sentenced to prison for a downtown shooting.

There is a new business coming to Mayfaire.

A bus driver has been fired after being charged with multiple sex crimes following an investigation by the Bladen County Sheriff's Office.

An investigation is underway after a man was recently found dead in Pender County.

A supply drive for New Hanover County teachers is being held Saturday.

Last week, the County's Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a new ordinance requiring a traffic impact analysis before the county's planning board can approve a development.

Tonight at Little Dipper Fondue in downtown Wilmington, the 2nd Annual Snip Ball was held to raise money for the Wilmington Animal Centrix spay and neuter initiative project.

Over the past few days, the Sheriff’s Office has received notification from several additional parents stating their children have came forward with similar complaints against the same bus driver.

Former President Donald Trump is planning to visit the Port City this weekend.

A big announcement was made Tuesday afternoon live on WWAY.

While the updated budget still includes that proposed smaller increase, some residents at the meeting were frustrated with the council's decision to enter a closed session for an hour and a half at the beginning of the meeting.

New Hanover County has entered into an agreement to support the expansion of Wilmington Trade Center, a business park on US Highway 421 near theI-140 interchange.