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Community comes together for Parkinson's Beat It 5 K in Wilmington
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (179+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " Around 200 people gathered Saturday morning at The Pointe at Barclay for the Parkinson's Beat It 5 K and 1 Mile event supporting people living with Parkinson's disease. The race began at 8 a. m. outside Brunches at The Pointe and benefited Beat…...
Wilmington reviewing homeless shelter proposals
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (461+ words) NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) " After a push from Housing and Neighborhood Services, the city of Wilmington is reviewing multiple proposals for a new homeless shelter as leaders look to expand resources and better address the needs of the community's homeless…...
Tequila's Waterfront restaurant closes, new concept planned for downtown Wilmington
1+ week, 57+ min ago (223+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " A well-known downtown dining spot has officially closed, with plans already underway to bring a new restaurant concept to the same waterfront location. Tequila's Comida & Cantina Waterfront closed its doors on May 4 following what owners described as…...
A True American Hero: Wilmington pays tribute to Major General Joseph Mc Neil
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (354+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " Family, friends, and community leaders gathered in Wilmington Saturday to honor Major General Joseph A. Mc Neil, a civil rights pioneer and decorated military leader. Mc Neil, a Wilmington native, was one of the Greensboro Four whose 1960 sit-in…...
Public viewing held for Major General Joseph Mc Neil in Wilmington
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (237+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " Civil rights activist Major General Joseph Mc Neil will be laid to rest Saturday in Wilmington. On Friday, hundreds of people gathered for Mc Neil's public viewing. The Wilmington native graduated from Williston Senior High School in…...
Foreigner bringing 50th anniversary tour to Wilmington in September
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (119+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) "Foreigner is coming to Wilmington this fall as part of its "Celebrating Fifty Years" tour. The band is scheduled to perform at Live Oak Bank Pavilion on Sept. 20. Tickets go on. .. Foreigner bringing 50th anniversary tour to Wilmington…...
Former Wilmington DEI director files lawsuit alleging racial discrimination, retaliation
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (302+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " A former City of Wilmington employee has filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was subjected to racial discrimination, retaliation and a hostile work environment before being terminated. In a complaint filed Feb. 26, Kimberly Carson, the city's former…...
Life is a cabaret! Winners announced for 2026 Wilmington Theater Awards
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (262+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County honored the region's top stage talent during the 2026 Wilmington Theater Awards on March 25, celebrating a year of standout performances and productions across the local theater community. Hosted by…...
One person hurt as Wilmington Police investigate shots fired incident
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (101+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " Wilmington Police are investigating a shots-fired incident that happened Sunday afternoon. Around 1: 25 pm, officers responded to a Shot Spotter alert in the 1000 block of South 7th Street. Once there, officers found shell casings on the ground. A person…...
WPD investigating serious pedestrian crash in Wilmington
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (167+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " The Wilmington Police Department is investigating a traffic collision that left a teenager with life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning. According to officials, officers responded just before 5 a. m. to the intersection of Pine Grove Drive and Oleander Drive. Upon…...