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The following memo was sent by UNCW Chancellor Gary Miller today to the university's Board of Trustees regarding a planned demonstration Wednesday against a proposal to kill five athletic programs. We have requested an interview opportunity with the chancellor but haven't heard back. Full story...

Legendary football high school football coach Jack Holley will be laid to rest this weekend, including a public memorial at Wallace-Rose Hill's football stadium. Full story...

A person familiar with the situation says Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets. Full story...

Legendary high school football coach Jack Holley has died after a prolonged illness. WWAY takes a look back at Holley's life on Monday's 11pm sports. Former New Hanover Wildcat baseball standout Jordan Betts has been named 2nd Team All-ACC. The Charlotte Bobcats may be changing their name soon. Lots of fans in Charlotte hope it'll be changed to the Hornets. Full story...

Legendary high school football coach Jack Holley has died after a prolonged illness. He died Monday afternoon at his home in Teachey. Full story...

On Sunday Brett Blizzard suited up for the Wilmington Sea Dawgs. Blizzard scorched the nets for 31 points to lead the Dawgs to their first home win of the season. Blizzard Athletics also hosted a bone marrow fundraiser on Sunday as well. Plus more! Full story...

On Friday West Brunswick, Topsail and North Brunswick advanced in the baseball state playoffs. Trask and West Bladen advanced in the softball state playoffs. The UNCW baseball team clinched first place in the CAA regular season despite dropping a doubleheader. Plus more! Full story...

On Thursday we provided a detailed preview of Friday's state playoff action for baseball, soccer and softball. The teams that remain alive in the playoffs are within an earshot of state title action. On Thursday the UNCW men's golf team finished first round play in their NCAA regional in 8th place. Plus more! Full story...

UNCW Athletics is still reacting to a committee’s recommendation to cut five athletic programs and the idea has caught the attention of some boosters. Full story...

Retired racecar driver Richard "Dick" Trickle, 71, died Thursday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Lincoln County officials. Full story...

UNCW Softball is one of the programs on the chopping block. It's asking supporters to step up to the plate. Team members have organized an online petition in hopes of saving their up-and-coming team. Full story...

A committee commissioned by UNCW's chancellor to study the sustainability and vitality of the school's 19 sports programs has recommend the university cut five of the teams. Full story...

Some sports programs at UNCW may be shutting down in the near future if UNCW chancellor Gary Miller follows the recommendations of a UNCW committee. On Wednesday one local high school soccer team lost in the state playoffs. One won. We were there for both. Full story...

A New Hanover County grand jury has indicted a former Hoggard High School coach and teacher on three criminal counts. Full story...

On Tuesday we had more than our fair share of high school state playoff action for both baseball and softball. Click the play video icon to check it all out! On Tuesday the Coastal Carolina Chanticleer baseball team rocked UNCW 15-3 in the final non-conference game of the season. Plus more! Full story...