WWAY News

Temperatures are expected to soar back into the nineties, with heat index values climbing even higher midweek. As WWAY’s Charles McKeller reports, many people are looking for creative ways to beat the summer heat. wwaytv3.com/beat-the-heat-…

More than 125 years after the 1898 Wilmington coup and massacre, a new book is bringing renewed attention to one of the darkest chapters in North Carolina history and the lasting impact it continues to have on the community. wwaytv3.com/new-book-revis…

Brunswick Community College says student success is about more than earning a degree. School leaders say the college combines affordable education, hands-on training, and personalized support to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. wwaytv3.com/brunswick-comm…

The Trump administration has directed ICE officers to suspend most vehicle stops following two fatal officer-involved shootings in the past week, according to officials familiar with the decision. 🚘 wwaytv3.com/trump-administ…

🐾 SCAM ALERT: The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office is warning pet owners after a local family searching for their missing dog lost more than $1,100 to an alleged scam. wwaytv3.com/brunswick-coun…

An order for the arrest of Bill Belichick's daughter-in-law has been issued in Brunswick County after court records show she failed to appear for a scheduled court date tied to a speeding citation. 🚘 wwaytv3.com/arrest-order-i…

🏀🦅 UNCW Athletics is celebrating another record-breaking year. The Seahawk Club has surpassed $10 million in fundraising for the 2026 fiscal year, marking the third straight year the program has set a new fundraising record. wwaytv3.com/uncw-seahawk-c…

UPDATE: The response to a hazardous materials incident at Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor on East Oak Island Drive has ended, and the area has been reopened. 🍦☣️ wwaytv3.com/hazmat-crews-r…

🚨 Questions are mounting after a deadly ICE shooting in Maine. Authorities say the shooting happened while ICE officers were attempting to stop a vehicle, but questions remain about what led up to the fatal shots. wwaytv3.com/hundreds-prote…

🚨 Pender County 911 operations were temporarily relocated overnight after an electrical fire at the Sheriff's Office. Officials say the fire was quickly contained and 911 services were never interrupted. wwaytv3.com/fire-at-pender…

🎶 Country music is coming to Holly Ridge! Scotty McCreery and Lonestar are set to headline Holly Ridge Live NC this November, bringing some of country music’s biggest hits to the stage. wwaytv3.com/country-stars-…

🚨 Emergency crews are responding to a hazardous materials incident at an Oak Island ice cream shop. Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor was evacuated after improperly mixed cleaning chemicals caused potential contamination. wwaytv3.com/hazmat-crews-r…

Legendary composer John Williams is praising the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra ahead of "Home Alone in Concert" at the Wilson Center this December. 🎼 wwaytv3.com/composer-john-…

The City of Southport has announced that Parks and Recreation Director Heather Hemphill will voluntarily retire effective Sept. 1. City officials say her retirement is not related to the ongoing Parks & Recreation investigation. wwaytv3.com/southport-park…

A driver and passenger are facing charges after police say a traffic stop in Whiteville turned into a chase Monday afternoon. Click the photo for details. wwaytv3.com/whiteville-pol…

North Carolina has expanded a job search program designed to help incarcerated people prepare for employment before they're released. Click the photo to see how the program works. wwaytv3.com/north-carolina…

The Shine Your Light Talent Show returns to Wilmington this weekend. wwaytv3.com/shine-your-lig…

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term. Click on image for more details. wwaytv3.com/darline-graham…

Falling gas prices likely cut inflation last month but renewal of Iran war could undo progress. Click on image for more details. wwaytv3.com/falling-gas-pr…

This week's Pet Pals are Benji and Lassie! They're two energetic kittens looking for a forever home. Click on the photo for details. wwaytv3.com/pet-pals-playf…