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The Partnership Advisory Group responsible for exploring the future of New Hanover Regional Medical Center met again Thursday night, this time expanding the discussion beyond

Four years later: Family reacts to arrest made in 14-year-old’s murder

PAG discusses options for NHRMC beyond selling hospital

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There's been a lot of taco-talk centered around the opening of a new restaurant in Wilmington.

Wave Transit asking for $700K loan, services to continue as usual

Is TacoRoos in Wilmington opening soon? Let’s taco bout it!

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Michelle Carter, the 23-year-old convicted of manslaughter for encouraging her boyfriend to commit suicide, was released from jail in Massachusetts on Thursday.

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Woman who urged boyfriend to kill himself released from jail early

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If you like jelly beans and you enjoy seltzer, you’re in for a treat: Jelly Belly sparkling water.

Professor calls campus police on student who won’t switch seats

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PAG discusses options for NHRMC beyond selling hospital

Matt Bennett - January 23, 2020 11:21 PM

The Partnership Advisory Group responsible for exploring the future of New Hanover Regional Medical Center met again Thursday night, this time expanding the discussion beyond just selling the hospital.

Four years later: Family reacts to arrest made in 14-year-old’s murder

Kylie Jones - January 23, 2020 6:30 PM

An arrest has been made four years after a shocking crime. Wilmington Police have charged Cedric Burnett with the murder of 14-year-old Aljhean Williams.

Is TacoRoos in Wilmington opening soon? Let’s taco bout it!

Johnson - January 23, 2020 6:07 PM

There's been a lot of taco-talk centered around the opening of a new restaurant in Wilmington.

Wave Transit asking for $700K loan, services to continue as usual

Sydney Bouchelle - January 23, 2020 5:54 PM

Wave Public Transit is asking for a $700,000 loan from New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington, according to an email sent by Wave's Director of Finance on Tuesday.

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UNCW Men’s Basketball hopes to carry momentum into Charleston

Tanner Barth - January 23, 2020 11:50 PM

Last week was a emotional one for the UNCW men's basketball team. C.B. McGrath was fired on Monday, but the Seahawks ended it on a high note Saturday night beating the Northeastern Huskies, 76-74.

CFCC Women’s Basketball cruises past Brunswick CC

Tanner Barth - January 23, 2020 11:40 PM

Cape Fear Community College women's basketball used a nine point halftime lead on Thursday night to take down rival Brunswick Community College on the hardwood, 95-75.

Derek Brunson returning to the octagon at UFC 248

Tanner Barth - January 23, 2020 11:17 PM

Wilmington native and UFC fighter Derek Brunson will be returning to the Octagon on March 7th for UFC 248.

UPDATE: Pender County Jail evacuated following Burgaw gas leak

WWAY News - January 23, 2020 9:01 PM

The Town of Burgaw reported a gas leak near downtown Thursday.

Breast cancer victims, survivors model fashions at charity event

WWAY News - January 23, 2020 4:14 PM

The Susan G. Komen Foundation Luminescence: Saving Lives in Style Fundraiser was held in Wilmington Thursday.

Oak Island drug roundup results in 18 arrests, 12 still wanted

WWAY News - January 23, 2020 4:13 PM

An operation called New Year's Resolution Roundup resulted in 30 people facing numerous drug charges, according to a news release from the Oak Island Police Department.

Family claims rodent was found in produce purchased from Walmart

WWAY News - January 23, 2020 3:56 PM

A family from Union County claims they discovered a dead rodent in a bunch of collard greens they had purchased online from Walmart.

Police: Man kills firefighter who was leaving wife’s home

Associated Press - January 23, 2020 3:53 PM

Authorities in North Carolina say a man shot and killed a firefighter who had just stepped outside his estranged wife's house, then fatally shot himself.

Longtime Carolina Beach Road burger shack up for sale

WWAY News - January 23, 2020 3:45 PM

French’s Burgers could permanently close, pending a future sale, now that owner Robert French is ready to move on from the long-time restaurant.

8 mayors from the Carolinas in DC fighting for ‘ghost gun’ regulations

WWAY News - January 23, 2020 3:32 PM

Mayors from across the country, including eight from the Carolinas, will be in Washington D.C. Thursday fighting for regulation on “ghost guns.”

Sheriff reunites with Casey Hathaway one year after boy vanished into NC woods

WWAY News - January 23, 2020 3:29 PM

Wednesday marked one year since a 3-year-old boy disappeared into the North Carolina woods for nearly three days -- an incredible story of survival that captured the nation’s attention.