Become a part of Living History at Moores Creek National Battlefield
CURRIE, NC (WWAY) — Have you ever wondered about becoming a historical reenactor? On Saturday, August 25 from 10 a.m. to Noon, Moores Creek National Battlefield will hold an informational meeting and...
View ArticleInsurance commissioner talks firefighter shortage in Chadbourn
CHADBOURN, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey came to tour the Chadbourn Fire Department, and talk about the need for more firefighters. “The number one issue with the...
View ArticleLong time NC Azalea Festival volunteer receives international award
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A longtime member of the Azalea Festival is getting international recognition. The International Festivals & Events Association recently announced Jean Lawler received the...
View ArticleVolunteers needed to clean up Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve in Leland
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — On Sunday, the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and UNC-Wilmington will host a volunteer trail work day at Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve in Leland, and they need your help!...
View ArticleVolunteer firefighter shortage impacting departments across Brunswick County
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Fire departments across Brunswick County are fighting a blaze inside their own stations. The North Carolina Fire Chiefs Association reports an average of 600 volunteer...
View ArticleHundreds volunteer with UNCW, “Wings Up For Wilmington” to Commemorate...
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY)– Saturday is the first anniversary of Hurricane Florence, making landfall in the Cape Fear. UNCW’s “Wings Up For Wilmington” is organizing a day of service. Organizers say...
View ArticleRing and run food delivery for school-aged children
, NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A group of volunteers is coming together to distribute food to students in New Hanover County. Schools across North Carolina are temporarily closed amid the COVID-19...
View ArticleSouthport-NC Historical Society has volunteer-from-home opportunities
SOUTHORT, NC (WWAY) — The Southport-NC Historical Society is looking for volunteers and you can stay at home to help. According to the group’s Facebook page opportunities include: • Get the word out!...
View ArticleVolunteers work together to clean up Oak Island
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — It’s been more than a week since Hurricane Isaias made landfall in North Carolina, and Oak Island is still picking up the pieces. That’s why this weekend volunteers from Lowes...
View ArticleCape Fear Volunteer Center looking for holiday help
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)–The coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult for people to volunteer in person, but across the Cape Fear more and more organizations are now looking for volunteers to help...
View ArticleWWAY partners with Salvation Army of Cape Fear to re-stock pantry shelves
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — After a year of economic uncertainty during the pandemic, many people across the region are still struggling to feed their families. The Salvation Army of Cape Fear is partnering...
View ArticleLocal organization seeks volunteers, funding for Masonboro Island July 4 cleanup
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The cleanup efforts will resume this year on July 4th, courtesy of volunteers from Masonboro.org. The pandemic curtailed most of the organization’s plans for 2020, but this...
View ArticleBellamy Mansion of Wilmington hosting a new volunteer open house event
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Bellamy Museum has been in operation since 1994 and greets around 25,000 annual visitors from 50 countries and all 50 states. The site provides a unique perspective on...
View ArticleMan killed in Horry County plane crash was Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office...
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — One of the two people killed in a South Carolina plane crash last Wednesday was a volunteer with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, the organization says. The plane...
View ArticleAnnual Surf City Street Sweep still accepting volunteers
SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Surf City is hosting their annual Street Sweep event where volunteers will be conducting a cleanup of the streets throughout the island. The event takes place...
View ArticleNew Hanover County residents can receive free tax filing from IRS volunteer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County residents can get free tax preparation and filing by a trained IRS certified volunteer beginning Wednesday. The no cost program will be available...
View ArticleMission Serve partners with Boys and Girls Home to help serve community
RIEGELWOOD, NC (WWAY) — In Columbus County on Thursday, more than a hundred teens from around the country rolled up their sleeves to help others in need. It’s all part of a group called Mission Serve,...
View ArticlePender County Humane Society urgently in need of volunteers
PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) — The Pender County Humane Society urgently needs volunteers at the animal shelter in Burgaw. They need people who can walk dogs of all sizes, clean cat litter boxes, lift items...
View ArticleHistory with ‘Hud’: Local nurse continuing to touch lives after more than 50...
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — For Jenny Scott, helping patients in their time of need is more than just a job. It’s a passion going back decades to her first-hand family experience with healthcare....
View ArticleRed Cross needs volunteers to help install free smoke alarms in Cape Fear area
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — You have two chances to help save hundreds of lives this week in the Cape Fear. The Cape Fear area chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive and a free...
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