Matt Bennett

3 weeks ago | wwaytv3.com | Matt Bennett

BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — After 30 years of teaching at South Brunswick Middle School, Bonnie Smith is preparing to retire—but not before receiving a special honor from her students and community. Smith, a longtime math teacher, was surprised with WWAY’s “Teacher of the Month” award for May, the final recognition of the school year. Seventh grader Colten Gilbert nominated her, saying her teaching skills are like magic. “She’s just the best teacher I’ve ever had,” Gilbert said.

1 month ago | wwaytv3.com | Matt Bennett

Editor’s Note: For the full unedited interview, scroll to the bottom of this article. WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Grab your tots and brush up on your liger drawings — the cult classic Napoleon Dynamite is coming to life on stage at the Wilson Center.

1 month ago | wwaytv3.com | Matt Bennett

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A man is facing felony charges after a deadly crash involving a pedestrian late Monday night in Wilmington. According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers were dispatched just after 9:30 p.m. to the area of South College Road near Wilshire Boulevard for a reported vehicle versus pedestrian collision. When officers and EMS arrived, they found a male pedestrian who had died from his injuries at the scene.

2 months ago | wwaytv3.com | Matt Bennett

ROCKY POINT, NC (WWAY) — Kindergarten is often the first step in a child’s academic journey — and for many at Cape Fear Elementary, that journey starts with Mrs. Britney Rogers. For more than a decade, Mrs. Rogers has been shaping young minds in her kindergarten classroom, where building blocks, storytime, and early friendships fill the day. This month, her dedication and heartwarming impact earned her the title of WWAY’s Teacher of the Month.

2 months ago | wwaytv3.com | Matt Bennett

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — With warmer weather in full swing, bee swarms are becoming a more common sight across southeastern North Carolina. But local experts say if you see a large cluster of bees on a tree, bush, or mailbox — don’t panic. Susan Warwick with the New Hanover County Beekeepers Association and Pine Grove Bee Works explains why bee swarms happen each spring and what residents should do if they spot one. “It’s spring — the flowers are blooming and the bees are buzzing,” Warwick said.