Wounded Warrior ride stopped after accident
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wounded Warrior ride to Wilmington ended early today after one of the riders was involved in an accident with a car. A Cape Fear Community College spokesman said one of the...
View ArticleONLY ON 3: Injured Wilmington soldier competes in Warrior Games
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — An explosion in Iraq paralyzed a soldier, but it was not enough to wound the Wilmington native’s spirit. Lt. Col. Danny Dudek is competing right now in the Warrior Games in...
View ArticleWood turners donate walking canes to wounded warriors
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A local group of wood turners is sharing their unique skill to reach out to wounded service men and women. “Our major passion is wood turning,” says Byron Rosbrugh, president...
View ArticleFlea market to help Wounded Warriors
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Organizers are hosting a flea market today with 100% of the money raised going to to Wounded Warriors project. To get to the market, take I-40 West to the Castle Hayne...
View ArticleMilitary wounded warriors ride in parade from Southport
SOUTHPORT, NC (AP) — Supporters of the military’s Wounded Warriors group are organizing a welcome home parade along the North Carolina coast. Kris Tourtellotte of Operation Welcome Home says Friday’s...
View ArticleWounded Warrior center to open at Camp Lejeune
CAMP LEJEUNE, NC (WWAY) — A new Warrior Hope and Care Center will be opening at Camp Lejeune. The Marine Corps General James F. Amos will be on the Marine Corps Base to help celebrate the opening with...
View ArticleA true field of dreams
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Miracle League of Wilmington made dreams come true this weekend as members unveiled the Miracle League accessible field and playground at 5510 Olsen Park Lane in...
View ArticleHAPPENING TOMORROW: Wilmington Miracle Field, playground opens
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Miracle League of Wilmington opens Braxx Stadium and the Kiwanis Miracle Playground Saturday. The facility is designed for the many children and young adults with...
View ArticleBreak-in victimizes Wounded Warrior
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for help finding a thief who burglarized a Wounded Warrior. The Sheriff’s Office says it happened April 28 at a detached garage...
View ArticleONLY ON 3: Wounded Warrior, mom react to break-in
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Wounded Warrior gave away a home, only to have his own stuff stolen. Last month, Tom McRae reported a burglary at his Maple Hill home. About $5,000 worth of belongings...
View ArticleIndependence Mall adds wounded warrior parking spots
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Independence Mall is now offering veterans prime parking spots to honor our nations servicemen and women. The mall added multiple wounded warrior parking signs at the...
View ArticlePaddle for a purpose in Surf City this Saturday
SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — Enjoy sun and paddling fun at Surf City Saturday to help veterans here in the Cape Fear. Joshua Torres began teaching surf lessons as a means to provide wounded warriors with a...
View ArticleHundreds attend 4th annual fishing festival for disabled veterans
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Giving back to veterans and wounded warriors is what Operation North State is all about. There were more than three hundred people fishing and hanging out on the pier. What is...
View ArticleInternational warriors reel in beach time before Marine Corps Trials
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — In Oak Island they’re reeling in camaraderie, some fish and a lot of fun. Wounded warriors from all walks of life and from all parts of the world are in town. “Even when we’re...
View ArticleVolunteers needed to help disabled veterans fish in Oak Island
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The 6th Annual PEER Fishin’ Festival is coming up and organizers are looking for pier mates to assist wounded warriors and disabled veterans on the pier. Operation North...
View ArticlePeer fishing festival helps unite, heal veterans
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Hundreds of veterans filled Ocean Crest Pier in Oak Island for a day of healing with friends and family. Operation North State and other organizations gave veterans the...
View ArticlePeer Fishin’ Festival for wounded warriors and disabled veterans returns to...
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (WWAY) — Operation North State is hosting the 8th Annual Peer Fishin’ Festival for wounded warriors and disabled veterans in Oak Island this October. It takes place Monday, Oct. 23th...
View ArticleVeterans fish in fellowship
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY)– An annual festival is happening this week in Brunswick County, bringing fellowship and recreational therapy to wounded warriors and disabled veterans across the state. “It’s a...
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