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Firework sales are booming right now and it could have a lot to do with this year's canceled or postponed shows.

Residents hold special event to raise money for Sunset Beach Turtle Patrol

Firework sales increase ahead 4th of July holiday

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Downtown Alive has revived many businesses after a devastating hit to the local economy.

BLM, NAACP react to lack of charges for fired WPD officers

Holiday weekend sparks even larger crowds at Downtown Alive

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An Elon University Poll has found broad support for the statewide mandate that masks be worn in public spaces to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus 2019.

Officials name pilot killed in crash at Shaw Air Force Base

Survey: Most NC residents favor masks, but less worried about coronavirus

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Beachgoers in South Carolina experienced "Sharknado" in real life this week when a massive bird was caught on video flying through the air, carrying what many believed to

Officials: Students in Alabama threw COVID contest parties

Viral video captures bird of prey carrying huge shark-like fish at Myrtle Beach

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Firework sales increase ahead 4th of July holiday

Johnson - July 4, 2020 12:42 AM

Firework sales are booming right now and it could have a lot to do with this year's canceled or postponed shows.

Residents hold special event to raise money for Sunset Beach Turtle Patrol

Johnson - July 4, 2020 12:30 AM

Residents held a special event to raise money for the Sunset Beach Turtle Patrol on Friday.

Holiday weekend sparks even larger crowds at Downtown Alive

Sydney Bouchelle - July 3, 2020 9:59 PM

Downtown Alive has revived many businesses after a devastating hit to the local economy.

BLM, NAACP react to lack of charges for fired WPD officers

Matt Bennett - July 3, 2020 7:31 PM

New Hanover County District Attorney Ben David announced Thursday no criminal charges will be brought against three fired Wilmington Police officers. Now we're hearing reaction from those in the African American community.

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Woman charged with breaking and entering

WWAY News - July 3, 2020 10:39 PM

Leland Police responded to a residence on Oakmont Court in reference to a breaking and entering Friday morning.

Traffic picks up throughout the Cape Fear for the 4th of July weekend

Tanner Barth - July 3, 2020 9:26 PM

This 4th of July is expected to be one of the busiest years for travel in recent memory as people look to get out of their homes even with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Viral video captures bird of prey carrying huge shark-like fish at Myrtle Beach

CBS News - July 3, 2020 2:04 PM

Beachgoers in South Carolina experienced "Sharknado" in real life this week when a massive bird was caught on video flying through the air, carrying what many believed to be a shark in its talons.

NC sees highest one-day increase in new cases, surpasses 2,000 for the first time

WWAY News - July 3, 2020 1:25 PM

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Friday reported the highest number of new cases so far in the pandemic -- passing 2,000 new confirmed cases for the first time.

Patrols during a pandemic; sheriff’s office prepares for crowds on the water

WWAY News - July 3, 2020 11:28 AM

Masonboro Island is a hotspot for Fourth of July celebrations every year, but coronavirus is posing safety concerns this year as the holiday weekend can draw thousands of people to the small island.

ILM expands, takes more COVID-19 safety precautions

WWAY News - July 3, 2020 10:22 AM

The Wilmington International Airport keeps on growing, while at the same time, working to enhance health and safety measures in light of COVID-19.

‘Operation Dry Water’ aims to keep waterways safe during the holiday weekend

Jeff Rivenbark - July 3, 2020 10:20 AM

With the anticipated nice weather forecast for the 4th of July holiday weekend, Many people will heading to waterways and members of the law enforcement division of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will be looking for people operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

NASCAR meets with minister pushing for racial equality

Associated Press - July 3, 2020 8:57 AM

Greg Drumwright is a minister at the Citadel Church & Campus Ministries in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Sponsor FedEx asks Redskins to change their name

Associated Press - July 3, 2020 8:49 AM

The title sponsor of the Washington Redskins’ stadium wants the NFL team to change its name.

Watchdog says govt blocking report on Trump-hurricane flap

Associated Press - July 3, 2020 5:27 AM

A government watchdog says the Commerce Department is trying to block the findings of an investigation into the agency's role in rebuking forecasters who contradicted President Donald Trump’s inaccurate claims about the path of Hurricane Dorian last year.

Supreme Court blocks curbside voting in Alabama

Associated Press - July 3, 2020 5:25 AM

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a lower court ruling allowing curbside voting in Alabama and waiving some absentee ballot requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Buttigieg, South Carolina mayor teaming up on COVID effort

Associated Press - July 3, 2020 5:16 AM

Former South Bend, Indiana, mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has teamed up with the mayor of South Carolina’s capital city to help municipalities stem the spread of the coronavirus.