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Chris Wilcox is back in Columbus County this week for his annual basketball camp, but this year there's a special set of circumstances surrounding it. He's just signed a new deal after a major heart surgery. Full story...

On Friday night the Wilmington Sharks ended the first half of the season in grand style. The Sharks reached double digits in runs for the second time this year. That's just one of our stories from Friday night's 11pm sports on WWAY. Full story...

On Thursday night our sports coverage featured the NBA Draft. The Charlotte Bobcats decided to keep the overall #2 pick. In a bit of a surprise the Bobcats selected Kentucky forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. On Thursday Wilmington swimmer Cari Blalock completed her week at the US Olympic Trials. She didn't make Team USA, but Blalock had a great week in the pool. Plus, we found out there's an opening for an athletic director at a high school in Columbus County. Full story...

On Wednesday night we featured championship day at the Fred Lynch Invitational Basketball Tournament in New Hanover County. Cari Blalock's third attempt this week at the US Olympic Trials came up a bit short, but Blalock is having a great week in the pool nonetheless. Plus, one of the Wilmington Hammerheads best players is staying until the end of the season Full story...

"Not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, not six and not seven." For LeBron James and the Miami Heat it's now one down and seven to go. Miami defeated Oklahoma City in game five of the NBA Finals on Thursday to claim the first title in the James, Wade, Bosh "Big 3 Era". Full story...

Team owner Michael Jordan did not attend the news conference, but the Bobcats still have a new head coach. St. John's assistant coach Mike Dunlap was introduced on Wednesday as the new head coach of the NBA Charlotte Bobcats. Full story...

Harrison Barnes, John Henson and Kendall Marshall will enter the NBA draft. Their collegiate careers ended last week at the Midwest Regional against Kansas. Full story...

Whiteville native Chris Wilcox played in 28 games for the Boston Celtics this season. In fact he started four games, but Wilcox recently played his last game of the season. Wilcox will undergo heart surgery later this month to repair an enlarged aorta. Full story...

A former college basketball star has been arrested and accused of operating a sophisticated marijuana growing operation from his North Carolina home. Full story...

Don't expect Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan to yell "fore!" if an errant tee shot heads Deron Williams' way... And MJ won't be hugging Jason Kidd after making a long putt. Full story...

Former NBA player Chucky Brown always had a reputation of being a traveling man in the league. Today Brown traveled home, returning to his roots to take part in a basketball camp at North Brunswick High School. Full story...

Besides raining cats and dogs around here, Bobcats are also reigning down on Wilmington this week. Today was the Charlotte Bobcats' first day of training camp. They're back in the Port City after not coming last year. Full story...