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Trump declares churches ‘essential,’ calls on them to reopen
WASHINGTON (AP) — Churches and other houses of worship are now at the center of the health debate. President Donald Trump says he has deemed them “essential” and is calling on governors to allow them...
View ArticleChurches with schools can’t OK concealed carry, Cooper says
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina churches with schools on their property may not be able to allow attendees with concealed carry permits to be armed outside of school hours. Democratic Gov. Roy...
View ArticlePastor: 40 infected with coronavirus after church event
STRAWBERRY, AL (AP) — An Alabama pastor says more than 40 people have been infected with the coronavirus after attending a multi-day revival event at his Baptist church. Pastor Daryl Ross of Warrior...
View ArticleOgden Baptist Church holds backpack drive-thru
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — A local church is helping kids get ready for school. Ogden Baptist handed out 240 backpacks filled with notebooks, pens, and other school supplies students need to start...
View ArticleLocal church makes one of Wilmington’s biggest Christmas spectaculars virtual
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — How do you fit a 25 foot tree onto a 31 inch screen? Pine Valley Baptist Church knows, and this year, they’re making one of the biggest Wilmington Christmas spectaculars...
View ArticleNC bill lets concealed permittees be armed at more churches
RALEIGH, NC (AP) — A North Carolina legislative committee has agreed to a bill that would let concealed weapon permit holders be armed at more churches. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Tuesday...
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Wilmington church receives free air quality unit
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Peace Baptist Church in Wilmington is installing an air quality unit to limit the risk of contracting COVID-19 while worshiping. Fulford Heating and Cooling donated the iWave...
View ArticleNC Senate OK’s allowing concealed handguns at more churches
RALEIGH, NC (AP) — Legislation that would give churches that meet on private school campuses in North Carolina the option to allow members or visitors to carry concealed handguns has cleared one...
View ArticleOne Wilmington church holds ‘Pull Up, Park, and Praise’ socially-distanced...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) —With COVID-19 restrictions loosened across the state, many churches have welcomed their congregations back to sanctuary. One local church in Wilmington, says it’s still holding...
View Article“Their lives were taken from them.”: Locals remember and reflect on World...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — December 1st marks World AIDS Day. In Wilmington, many came together to remember the AIDS epidemic and to honor those lost to the disease. Men and women gathered at St. Jude’s...
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At many churches, pandemic hits collection plates, budgets
Biltmore United Methodist Church of Asheville, North Carolina, is for sale. Already financially strapped because of shrinking membership and a struggling preschool, the congregation was dealt a...
View ArticleSunrise service scheduled at Wrightsville Beach for Easter 2022
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Christians are expected to converge on the coast early Sunday, April 17, for the first sunrise Easter service at Wrightsville Beach, NC since all pandemic restrictions...
View ArticleLocal church community raises $3.1 million to build new church in Hampstead
HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — All Saints Catholic Church announces that they have secured $3.1 million dollars in gifts and pledges from their vibrant faith filled community which will be used to help fund...
View ArticleA Pender County church wraps up the summer with fellowship
Rocky Point, NC (WWAY)– A Pender County church is wrapping up the summer with fellowship of its members and its community. The St Matthews Missionary Baptist Church held a family fun day on Saturday...
View ArticleWilmington church provides kids with back-to-school needs
Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– Trinity United Methodist Church gave away 300 backpacks on Saturday to help kids heading back to school on Monday meet their needs. Great Clips provided free haircuts at the...
View ArticleWilmington churches provide Thanksgiving meal for homeless
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Several groups came together today to host a Thanksgiving Day event for the homeless in Wilmington. It was hosted by Hope Baptist Church for All Nations on Greenfield Street in...
View ArticleWorshippers switching congregations amid United Methodist split over LGBTQ...
(AP) — The Rev. Bill Farmer reached the point where he couldn’t stay in the United Methodist Church anymore — but the congregation he attended was staying. Michael Hahn always wanted to stay in the...
View ArticleSt. James Parish, volunteers pack 50,000 meals to fight world hunger
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Hundreds of volunteers gathered at one Wilmington church to pack thousands of meals in an effort to fight food insecurity across the globe. The St. James Parish Episcopal...
View ArticleNew laws in North Carolina now in effect
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New or tougher criminal penalties against rioting, vandalizing power stations and harassing law enforcement officers and emergency workers are among North Carolina laws approved...
View ArticleThe Bridge Church one of multiple hosting Good Friday services in the Cape Fear
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Bridge Church in Wilmington was one of many hosting Good Friday services on Friday. Dozens of church members gathered for a service of music, prayer, communion, and...
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