WWAY-TV (Wilmington, NC)

WWAY became the second television station in Wilmington on October 30, 1964. Founded by a group of local businessmen under Cape Fear Telecasting, WWAY has been affiliated with ABC since its inception. Initially, the station operated from the 10th floor of the Murchison Building in downtown Wilmington, offering stunning views of the city, Brunswick County, and the Battleship North Carolina across the Cape Fear River. In late 1969, WWAY relocated to a new facility a few blocks north on Front Street, marking the beginning of redevelopment in the northern part of downtown. In 2018, WWAY made another move to its current location in Magnolia Greens, just off US 17 in Leland. WWAY provides coverage to New Hanover, Brunswick, Bladen, Columbus, and Pender Counties. The Wilmington Designated Market Area (DMA) is ranked 129th, serving over 190,000 television households.

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NHC school board member calls for censure of Barnhart

18 hours ago | wwaytv3.com | Nate Mauldin

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Earlier this month, the New Hanover County School Board voted along party lines to censure Democratic Board Member Tim Merrick after Republican Board Chair Melissa Mason said he violated district communications policies. As first reported in WHQR, that censure has sparked discussion about a different motion to censure Vice Chair Josie Barnhart that was drafted six weeks ago—also over email communications.
Local bike shop faces higher prices after Trump's tariffs

1 day ago | wwaytv3.com | Nate Mauldin

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Tariffs put in place by the Trump Administration continue to stir markets around the world as American consumers brace for higher prices. Those tariffs are beginning to affect small businesses—including some in the Cape Fear. Jim Mincher is the owner of Two Wheeler Dealer in Wilmington. Mincher has been operating the shop for 50 years, repairing and selling new and used bikes.
A pope of the people: Locals in the Cape Fear react to death of Pope Francis

2 days ago | wwaytv3.com | Nate Mauldin

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — After the death of Pope Francis Monday, reactions pour in from around the globe—including here in the Cape Fear. Dr. Paul Townend teaches British and Irish history at UNCW, with a much of his studies focusing on the history of Catholicism. Townend says Pope Francis will be remembered by many as a pope who focused on people.
Neighbor reacts to homicide of Whiteville mother

5 days ago | wwaytv3.com | Nate Mauldin

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Many in the city of Whiteville are trying to grapple with the loss of a mother who was murdered this week. On Tuesday, Whiteville Police responded to the Covey Run Apartments for a welfare check. They were checking on Terri Lashay Thompson after she didn’t pick up her two kids from school. Inside the apartment, they found Thompson dead. On Thursday, police arrested 52-year-old Anthony Sumpter of Horry County in connection to Thompson’s death.
Whiteville church builds replica tomb for live Easter reenactment

6 days ago | wwaytv3.com | Nate Mauldin

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Good Friday is a time for Christians around the world remember the death of Jesus Christ. Churches across our area are holding special services to mark the beginning of Easter weekend. Western Prong Baptist Church in Whiteville is celebrating by constructing a life-sized replica of the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem. According to the Bible, Jesus was crucified and laid to rest in a tomb, and he arose to heaven on the third day—leaving the tomb empty.
Yondr pouch pilot receives strong support from BCS teachers, according to survey

6 days ago | wwaytv3.com |

WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) — When students at Town Creek and Cedar Grove Middle School enter their schools this year, they have to put away their phones in what’s called Yondr pouches. Phones and other personal electronic devices, like AirPods or smart watches, go into magnetically sealed fabric pouches, and they stay there until the end of the school day. Earlier this week, Brunswick County school district leaders got an update on how the pilot program is working.
New Hanover County attorney refutes claims made by International Association of Firefighters

1 week ago | wwaytv3.com |

CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) — WWAY has obtained several documents relating to New Hanover County Fire Rescue Station 13, including a letter from County Attorney K. Jordan Smith to Peter Leff, general counsel for the International Association of Firefighters. The Association became involved in the Station 13 situation due to reported serious health problems among a large percentage of firefighters who had spent a lot of time working out of that station.
New Hanover County 911 uses what3words app to find callers

1 week ago | wwaytv3.com | Nate Mauldin

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — This week is national telecommunicators week–a time to recognize the dedication of 911 dispatchers. On Wednesday, we got a first-hand look at a publicly available app being used by New Hanover County 911 to find callers during an emergency. What3words is an app that divides the globe into 10-foot by 10-foot squares and assigns three words to each square. 911 dispatchers can use those three words to find the exact location of a caller.
WCA baseball coach's influence to players past and present

1 week ago | wwaytv3.com | Colton Emswiler

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Trent Mongero may only be in his second year leading the Wilmington Christian Academy baseball team, but he’s been leading dugouts for more than three decades. Formerly the head coach at Laney and other schools across North Carolina and Georgia, Mongero has had several of his former players become coaches themselves. He takes great pride in being a driving force behind that. “It’s a great opportunity,” Mongero said. “We need coaches and we need people that care.
Salvation Army close to opening new Center of Hope

1 week ago | wwaytv3.com |

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Construction on the Salvation Army’s new Center for Hope off MLK Parkway in Wilmington may soon be finished. WWAY last toured the facility back in January. Since then, construction has moved along, and now they’re just doing the final touches to the building’s interior. Major Ken Morris with the Salvation Army said the project is about 90% complete.