Wilmington North Carolina News

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Word Changing Heart Ministries cooked a Thanksgiving meal for the Wilmington community. (Photo: Kylie Jones/WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Word Changing Hearts Ministries held their annual Thanksgiving meal for the Wilmington community Wednesday. The church has been putting on the event for almost 18 years. The event was held at Douglass Academy, free of charge to all families. – Advertisement – Church members cooked the meal, and they even had…

Strausbourg exchange program raises $7,300 for local families WILMINGTON — Even in France, Hurricane Florence was major news. For several families in the Strasbourg area, seeing the destruction in Wilmington on TV was especially close to home — it’s the city their children stayed in for an exchange program. Since 2009, students from Strasbourg Amities USA have come to Wilmington for language exchange programs at Ashley High School and Murray Middle School. In the weeks…

Basketball legend hands out Thanksgiving meals and apparel in two Port City stops WILMINGTON — The shrieks of delight pierced the Community Boys and Girls Club on Nixon Street Tuesday afternoon as basketball legend and Wilmington native Michael Jordan surprised the kids with a visit complete with gifts of shoes and clothing. “Wow!” “Oh my God!” “Is that really him?” were among the chorus of shouts from the roughly 100 children at the center, which…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity is expanding its services to help more Hurricane Florence victims. The new Cape Fear Habitat Disaster Rebuild Program will make repairs for qualified families that own homes that were critically damaged from the storm. – Advertisement – The homes must be 1,500 square feet or less and located in New Hanover, Pender or…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Academy Sports + Outdoors to donate shopping spree to Cub Scout Troop 740, replacing goods lost in flooding from Hurricane Florence. (Photo: Academy Sports + Outdoors) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Local Cub Scouts lost all of their equipment during Hurricane Florence flooding. Now, an area business is stepping up to help them get back outside. Academy Sports + Outdoors helped Cape Fear Council Cub Scout Pack 740 in Currie…

Floodplain communities battered most recently by Hurricane Florence’s epic flooding — but dating back to Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and others in between, including Hurricane Matthew two years ago — are asking themselves just how many more storms they can survive EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Can a hurricane kill a community? It’s a question the residents of Mexico Beach, Florida, were asking after Hurricane Michael roared ashore in October, obliterating a city just a little…

CHICO, Calif. (AP) — It’s been 12 days since Christina Taft started the frantic search for her mother Victoria, who refused to evacuate their Paradise home as flames neared, and six days since she gave authorities a cheek swab to identify remains that are likely her mother’s. She still hasn’t received confirmation that her mother is dead, and says she’s been frustrated by what she feels is a lack of communication from Butte County officials….

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — We are almost a month away from Christmas. North Carolina farmers are bringing in their best selection to the Cape Fear, but did Hurricane Florence impact their supply? The Barr Evergreens Farm in the mountains of Crumpler was flooded during and after the storm, bringing an end to planting seeds. – Advertisement – Plot Manager Brad Jordan says Florence did not impact this season’s trees…

The historic Wilmington cemetery, opened in 1857, sustained more than 200 downed trees and 87 damaged gravestones or monuments from the hurricane WILMINGTON – Just days after Hurricane Florence, Eric Kozen ventured into New Hanover County with a mission and only a few hours to complete it or risk being trapped by floodwater. The Burgaw resident was heading to Oakdale Cemetery, where he is the executive director, to get eyes on how the historic Wilmington…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Riverfest (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It’s time again for Riverfest! It’s being held a little later this year because of Hurricane Florence. The annual festival in downtown Wilmington is Saturday and Sunday. – Advertisement – There will be concerts, food vendors, arts and craft vendors, concerts, and more. The festival will feature a fireworks display Saturday night. The event is fun, and free for the whole family….

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Neuwirth Motors, U.S. Bank and Freedom Alliance gift Sean McConaghy with a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. (Photo: Monique Robinson/WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Today was a special day for a wounded warrior here in the Cape Fear. U.S. Bank and Freedom Alliance presented retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean McConaghy with a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. McConaghy’s car was damaged during Florence. – Advertisement – McConaghy joined the Army in 1999…

Best Buy reopened its Wilmington store on Nov. 16, 2018, for the first time since Hurricane Florence. (Photo: Monique Robinson/WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington’s Best Buy has been booming with business today; its first day back open since Hurricane Florence. The store opened at 10 a.m. after being closed for two months because of extensive water damage from Florence. – Advertisement – Customers arrived ready to start their Christmas shopping. While the store was…

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – For generations, fishermen have trekked to southern New Hanover County with their fishing coolers, tackle boxes, and rod and reels in tow to spend leisure time at the Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. But these avid anglers have had to scout out another fishing spot since Hurricane Florence roared ashore decimating the iconic wooden structure. – Advertisement – About one-third of the pier was damaged when the storm came ashore in September…