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UNCW Softball team starts petition to save program

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video 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...
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Miracle Field of Wilmington construction almost complete

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videoThe Miracle Field of Wilmington will soon offer a level playing field for the community, with just weeks left of construction. After tons of fundraising and community support, a field paved with a special rubberized turf playing surface, and playground are almost ready for use, offering those with disabilities a chance to get active. Full story...
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WWAY's Friday night sports - May 3; Hammerheads lose, UNCW baseball wins

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video The Wilmington Hammerheads and UNCW baseball team both saw road trips come to an end; the return to the Port City went better on the diamond than the pitch. We've also got high school highlights including a Mideastern Conference championship game. Full story...
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Kids get active for Healthy Kids Day

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videoKids in New Hanover County took advantage of the beautiful weather Saturday by getting active. Healthy Kids Day at Empie Park is an annual event that encourages kids to get off the couch and get outside. The program offered a variety of activities from soccer to roller-racing. Full story...
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Wilmington superfan turns all-American season journey into book

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video Steve Melia, a Cape Fear native and comedian, made a home run of his own during the New York Yankees' 2011 season, attending all 162 games. Melia has now compiled that 162-game journey into a book, recounting his experiences in the stands. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Jay Bilas talks Bracketology

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videoESPN college basketball analyst talks with Tim Buckley about the chances of Duke, NC State, and UNC in this year's bracket and whether teams were mis-seeded. Full story...
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UNCW baseball game moved up due to forecast

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With rain in the forecast, UNCW baseball has moved its game Friday with Lehigh to a 2 p.m. start. Full story...
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New youth basketball league coming to Wilmington

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videoFormer UNCW star and current Full Court Press co-host Brett Blizzard is trying to expand the skills of area athletes by starting a new youth basketball league. Full story...
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NC DA says probe at UNC-CH has months to go

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A district attorney says criminal investigators will need until at least next year to pore over emails and financial documents in the academic scandal at North Carolina's flagship public university. Full story...
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UNC sends information on Hansbrough trips to NCAA

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North Carolina has provided information to the NCAA about the hiring of the mother of former basketball star Tyler Hansbrough as a fundraiser and her travels. Full story...
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NC State blogger reacts to Notre Dame ACC move

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video Though they are not full-fledged members of the ACC, the Fighting Irish will help solidify the conference according to George Cox, an NC State blogger who says for fans today is a good day. Full story...
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TEAM OF THE WEEK: New Hanover Wildcats

It's team of the week time. This week on news channel 3 we're going to honor the New Hanover Wildcat Football team with our Perry's Emporium - WWAY high school football team of the week award.

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Pro-baseball group hosts t-shirt fundraiser to benefit Pink Ribbon Project

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Port City Baseball, the grassroots group working to bring awareness to the benefits minor league baseball could bring to Wilmington, is selling t-shirts to promote their message and support the Pink Ribbon Project. Full story...
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"Swingin' Fore the Kids" helps local children

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videoDeadline to register for charitable golf tournament is August 18, 2012. Full story...
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Local fans cheer on their team during game five of NBA Finals

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Basketball was the buzz word in the Cape Fear Thursday night. Groups of friends and fans were out at Courts and Sports in Wilmington watching the all-important game five of the NBA finals. Full story...
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