Free on-street parking available in downtown Wilmington for holiday weekend
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Shoppers heading into downtown Wilmington for Thanksgiving weekend will be able to park for free on city streets from Thursday through Sunday, according to the City of Wilmington. City officials announced the temporary parking change ahead of one of the busiest shopping weekends of the...
Mayfaire Town Center gears up for record crowds this Black Friday
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Once the big Thanksgiving meal is over tomorrow, lots of people will be gearing up for Black Friday, with retailers offering attractive deals to lure shoppers. Many shopping centers are primed for the rush, with doors open and eye-catching deals front and center. Black...
Parents honor daughter through organ donation after Southport vacation drowning
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Norah Giroux was diagnosed at five weeks old as profoundly deaf in both ears, but her parents Daniel and Erin said that didn’t stop her flamboyant personality. “She grew into just the most mischievous, wild child you can imagine,” Erin said. In June...
Southport Police charge man with Assault on a Female
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The Southport Police Department has arrested a man on assault charges. David Allen Truglio, 67, of Southport, was arrested on November 26, 2025, and taken to the Brunswick County Detention Center. He is being held under a $10,000 bond. Officers with the Southport Police Department...
Scientists make disturbing discovery in blood samples: ‘Gives us a glimpse into the past’
"What we're seeing is that they can occur at high levels in people." Scientists make disturbing discovery in blood samples: 'Gives us a glimpse into the past' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Southport-Fort Fisher ferry resumes service, operating on alternate schedule
The ferry paused operations on Wednesday morning due to foggy conditions, but has since resumed on an alternate schedule.
Mixed-use Project Proposed On 160 Acres Off Gordon Road
A community meeting is scheduled next week to discuss a rezoning for a proposed master-planned, mixed-use project on more than 160 acres off Gordon Road. The request from Trask Land Company Inc., on behalf of property owner Venters & Venters Properties LLC, asks New Hanover County leaders to rezone a 163-acre tract...
North Carolina Roadway Alert: Blackout Wednesday in Charlotte – Avoid I-40 and I-85 Tonight
Charlotte, NC – Drivers across North Carolina are being urged to use extreme caution this Blackout Wednesday, as early Thanksgiving travel, packed entertainment districts and heavy binge-drinking activity create dangerous conditions along major highways including I-40, I-85, and I-77. According to Alcohol.org, the...
Five-day street closure planned for Princess Street pipe replacement
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A street in the Soda Pop district will be shut down for five days in December. According to Wilmington officials, the city’s Stormwater Department will replace piping in the 900 block of Princess Street on Dec. 8. “To safely complete the work, both lanes of...
Oak Island Police Provide Active Shooter and Safety Training for Town Employees
On November 12 and 14, the Oak Island Police Department held 'Active Shooter' and Workplace Safety & Security training sessions for many Town employees. Sgt. Kristy DeMello and Community Resource Officer Joseph Trahey led the sessions.
