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Wilmington Police are still investigating the shooting that left Spears's son injured. They say they are not sure why his son was shot.

Wilmington nonprofit showcased on The Design Network, hosts watch party

Shooting victim’s father talks activism, community effort to prevent

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A wild cat rescue sanctuary is closer to becoming a reality in Fair Bluff, as crews start on the first stages of construction.

Teens help those affected by Hurricane Florence, Matthew

Big cat sanctuary begins construction in Fair Bluff

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A Texas mother has been charged with killing her 3-year-old son by hitting him with her SUV during what prosecutors are describing as a game of "chicken." On June 11, 26-year-old

President Trump tightens sanctions on Iran

Houston mother arrested for allegedly killing son with SUV during game

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The wife of reality TV bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman is in a medically induced coma, her family said. Beth Chapman is in the intensive care unit of Queen's Medical Center

Italy’s Milan-Cortina wins vote to host 2026 Winter Olympics

“Dog the Bounty Hunter” star Beth Chapman in medically induced

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Shooting victim’s father talks activism, community effort to prevent violence

Andrew James - June 24, 2019 11:18 PM

Wilmington Police are still investigating the shooting that left Spears's son injured. They say they are not sure why his son was shot.

Wilmington nonprofit showcased on The Design Network, hosts watch party before premiere

Andrew James - June 24, 2019 10:27 PM

Welcome Home Angel is a nonprofit with a mission to help local children with physical challenges in their homes.

Big cat sanctuary begins construction in Fair Bluff

Matt Bennett - June 24, 2019 9:32 PM

A wild cat rescue sanctuary is closer to becoming a reality in Fair Bluff, as crews start on the first stages of construction.

Teens help those affected by Hurricane Florence, Matthew

Matt Bennett - June 24, 2019 9:22 PM

Plenty of people in our region are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Now some are getting relief, thanks to students willing to sacrifice part of their summer break to help others.

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Action heats up on day 2 of the Flight 22 Fred Lynch Invitational

Tanner Barth - June 25, 2019 12:15 AM

There were 66 teams in action on Monday afternoon in day two of the 8th annual Flight 22 Fred Lynch Invitational.

U.S knocks off Spain on way to World Cup quaterfinals

Associated Press - June 24, 2019 11:06 PM

Spain tested the United States like no other team at the Women's World Cup. The U.S. looked disorganized at times facing Spain's aggressive and physical style before pulling out a 2-1 victory Monday night.

Preparations for scaled-down Independence Day celebration at Camp Lejeune underway

WWAY News - June 24, 2019 9:14 PM

Celebrating America’s birthday is a longstanding tradition aboard Camp Lejeune but this year only DOD cardholders and their guests will be able to access the facility due to challenges presented as the base continues to recover from Hurricane Florence.

Erosion, overcrowding at Freeman Park

Monique Robinson - June 24, 2019 6:54 PM

From camping to fishing, Freeman Park is one of the main attractions in the town of Carolina Beach, but the popular beach park had a rocky start to the summer season, with closures all weekend.

Man allegedly assaults woman with gun

WWAY News - June 24, 2019 5:01 PM

A man is in jail after allegedly forcing himself into his ex-girlfriend's home and beating her early yesterday morning. Officers responded to McKoy Drive in reference to a disturbance with weapons around 3 a.m. in Whiteville.

Wilmington Police reviewing use of force after College Road brawl

Marcy Cuevas - June 24, 2019 4:31 PM

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Wilmington Police tased a man during a large brawl that broke out in the parking lot of a music venue...

Police say vandals wrote ‘Satan rules!’ on North Carolina church

WWAY News - June 24, 2019 3:32 PM

North Carolina authorities say they caught two people vandalizing a Baptist church with caricatures of the devil and the phrase "Satan rules!"

“Dog the Bounty Hunter” star Beth Chapman in medically induced coma

CBS News - June 24, 2019 3:17 PM

The wife of reality TV bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman is in a medically induced coma, her family said. Beth Chapman is in the intensive care unit of Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, CBS affiliate KGMB reported Sunday.

Houston mother arrested for allegedly killing son with SUV during game of ‘chicken’

ABC News - June 24, 2019 3:05 PM

A Texas mother has been charged with killing her 3-year-old son by hitting him with her SUV during what prosecutors are describing as a game of "chicken." On June 11, 26-year-old Lexus Stagg allegedly drove toward three of her children in the parking lot of their Houston apartment complex when she struck her son, according to a press release by the Houston Police Department.

Italy’s Milan-Cortina wins vote to host 2026 Winter Olympics

ABC News - June 24, 2019 2:50 PM

Riding a wave of widespread Italian enthusiasm to be an Olympic host, Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo won the vote Monday to stage the 2026 Winter Games. International Olympic Committee members voted 47-34 for the long-favored Milan-Cortina bid over Stockholm-Are from Sweden that also included a bobsled track in Latvia.

President Trump tightens sanctions on Iran

Associated Press - June 24, 2019 12:30 PM

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting Iran's supreme leader and his associates with financial sanctions.

Florida woman charged after giving husband’s guns to police

Associated Press - June 24, 2019 12:18 PM

A Florida woman's effort to protect herself from domestic violence has become a flashpoint in the debate over gun rights and victims' safety.

SC authorities hunt for alligator after man found dead with ‘bad bite wounds’

Associated Press - June 24, 2019 11:37 AM

Authorities in South Carolina are investigating a missing persons case in Kiawah Island after finding a body with what they believe to be alligator bite marks.