Airline group says Christmas travel will rise 5.2 percent
(AP) — U.S. airlines expect a 5.2 percent increase in air travel during the Christmas and New Year’s break, to more than 2.5 million people a day. The busiest day is expected to be the Friday before...
View ArticleChristina Aguilera, Post Malone headline New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on ABC
Another star-studded night is on tap as Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2019 helps you ring in the new year tonight. Christina Aguilera headlines the annual party in Times...
View ArticleFarmer hopes for luckier 2019 after soggy 2018 cuts collard green crop
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — If you’re looking to ring in the new year in the traditional southern fashion – with collard greens and black-eyed peas – you might have some difficulty. According to the...
View ArticleWorkout tips to start the year with Marqus Davis
During the New Year’s Day Good Evening Wilmington, PAVEDOT founder Marqus Davis breaks down at home simple workouts with Andrew James. Categories: Community Tags: Marqus Davis, New Year’s Day, Pavedot...
View ArticleChanneling good luck and prosperity in 2019 at Casey’s Buffet
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A popular New Year’s Day tradition in the south is eating foods to bring good luck and prosperity, specifically collard greens and black eyed peas. Plenty of people headed to...
View ArticleBurgaw prepares to ring in the holidays with Hometown Christmas celebrations
BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Burgaw is ringing in a fun-filled Hometown Christmas for the entire region to enjoy. Six events, starting November 29 and concluding with a spectacular Blueberry Drop...
View ArticleThousands to dip into ocean in Surf City to ring in 2020
SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — Thousands of people are expected to dip into the Atlantic Ocean on New Year’s Day in Surf City for an annual tradition and it helps a good cause. The 18th Annual Dolphin Dip...
View ArticleSon gives mom $100,000 winning lottery ticket on New Year’s Day
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Jacqueline Carpenter of Dallas said she won a $100,000 lottery prize when her son gave her a scratch-off ticket on New Year’s Day. Her son, Adrian, was on his way home from a deer...
View ArticleNew Year’s Day Dolphin Dip in Surf City canceled due to pandemic
SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — Another big tradition in the Cape Fear is cancelled because of the pandemic, but not entirely. The annual Dolphin Dip in Surf City is cancelled for 2021. If jumping into cold...
View ArticleWhat’s closed and what’s open on New Year’s Day
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — As people in the Cape Fear ring in the New Year, here’s a list of some places that are closed and open on the holiday. Most banks, liquor stores, post office locations, and...
View ArticleFoods you should & shouldn’t eat on New Year’s Day to bring good luck
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — With 2020 finally behind us, everyone wants to start 2021 on a positive note. One of the ways many people kick off each new year is by eating certain foods they hope will bring...
View Article‘What’s Happening’ in the Cape Fear this weekend for New Years
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — With a warm weather forecast, and excitement in the air, this weekend is packed with activities to help you and the family ring in the new year together. ___ Starting with...
View Article5 people injured in New Year’s Day shooting in Durham
RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) — Five people were injured Sunday after a shooting outside of a restaurant in Durham. Durham police responded to 1000 North Miami Boulevard at around 2 p.m. after receiving calls...
View ArticleHighway Patrol looking for driver who allegedly fled scene after hitting...
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — A 14-year-old boy is in the hospital after being hit by a driver early on New Year’s Day. The incident took place around 1:15 a.m. on River Road SE near Southport. The teen was...
View ArticleHit and Run on New Year’s Day leaves Southport boy injured
BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — The state highway patrol looking for a driver accused in a New Year’s Day hit and run near Southport that left a teen boy badly hurt. According to the highway patrol,...
View ArticleTwo teens rescue elderly man from Hewletts Creek on New Year’s Day
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Two young men in the right place at the right time, are being credited for rescuing an elderly man on New Year’s Day, who fell out of his boat while fishing. “When we pulled...
View ArticleRegistration begins for annual New Year’s Day Wrightsville Plunge
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Registration is underway to join Communities In Schools of Cape Fear on January 1st for their annual polar plunge. Hundreds of supporters have already committed to take...
View Article‘Dolphin Dip’ taking place in Surf City Monday morning
SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — An annual tradition to kick off the new year continues Monday in Surf City. The ‘Dolphin Dip’ is happening at 11:00 a.m. at the Roland Avenue beach access. There will be dancer,...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolutions from people in the Cape Fear
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Many people use the start of a new year as a chance to set goals and try to reach them. Emery Richards is one of those people, but hers is a bit more competitive than most....
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Hundreds ‘dip’ into new year in Surf City in costumes to support food insecurity
SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — Hundreds of people took a dip into the Atlantic Ocean in Surf City to ring in the new year and help out a local non profit. At least 2,000 people showed up Monday morning at the...
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