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  Alliance for Cape Fear Trees distributed over 1,000 trees during giveaway
  
  Local Matthew Huddleston - October 23, 2020 6:09 PM 0
  
  The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees held a giveaway on October 10th to help offset the loss of trees the area has suffered over the last several years from hurricane damage.
  
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  Wilmington Police swear in furry friends to K9 Unit
  
  Local Peyton Furtado - October 23, 2020 5:48 PM 0
  
  Wilmington Police swore in three new dogs to their K-9 unit: Marian, Blu, and Rudy.
  
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  Some hospitals in crisis as US nears high for COVID-19 cases
  
  Top Stories Associated Press - October 23, 2020 5:32 PM 0
  
  The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
  
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  ‘Always have a skeptical eye’: Professor talks importance of fact-checking
  
  Local Sydney Bouchelle - October 23, 2020 5:02 PM 0
  
  The final face-off before election day featured more civil behavior and less interruptions.
  
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  Wilmington’s state-funded crisis and detox center to remain open until further notice
  
  Local Sydney Bouchelle - October 23, 2020 4:41 PM 0
  
  The Harbor, Wilmington's only state-funded detox and crisis center, will remain open until further notice.
  
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  Tropical system to bring swell, higher rip current risk along NC coast
  
  Brunswick WWAY News - October 19, 2020 11:08 AM 0
  
  A new tropical storm has formed over the central Atlantic, the latest in a very active hurricane season.
  
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  North Carolina family describes close call with tornado
  
  NC WWAY News - October 14, 2020 12:38 PM 0
  
  A drive home turned dangerous for a North Carolina family over the weekend.
  
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  Hurricane Delta now Category 4, roars at Mexico’s Yucatan
  
  Associated Press Associated Press - October 6, 2020 11:29 AM 0
  
  Hurricane Delta is getting bigger fast and speeding up as it takes aim at Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
  
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  Tropical Storm Delta joins Gamma in busy hurricane season
  
  Associated Press Associated Press - October 5, 2020 12:41 PM 0
  
  Deadly Tropical Storm Gamma has stalled just north of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, while a potentially more threatening Tropical Storm Delta has formed in the Caribbean.
  
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  Bus-size asteroid to zoom by Earth, ducking below satellites
  
  Associated Press Associated Press - September 23, 2020 12:15 PM 0
  
  An asteroid the size of a school bus is headed our way, but NASA says the space rock will zoom safely past Earth on Thursday.
  
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  Tropical Storm Beta forecast to make landfall late Monday
  
  Associated Press Associated Press - September 21, 2020 11:25 AM 0
  
  Parts of Texas and Louisiana are bracing for flooding and damaging storm surge as Tropical Storm Beta slowly works its way into a part of the country that's already been drenched and battered during a busy hurricane season.
  
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  Running out of storm names, Atlantic season goes Greek
  
  Associated Press Associated Press - September 18, 2020 5:45 PM 0
  
  Forecasters have run out of traditional names for the Atlantic hurricane season. Wilfred formed on Friday, using the last of the regular names. So an hour later, when another storm popped up, forecasters called it Alpha.
  
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  Several Brunswick County roads closed due to flooding
  
  Brunswick Hannah Patrick - September 17, 2020 9:35 PM 0
  
  Several roads are closed tonight in Brunswick County, because they are impassible due to flooding.
  
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  Young UNCW Women’s Basketball team facing challenges head on
  
  Local Tanner Barth - October 22, 2020 6:54 PM 0
  
  It's been a summer and fall full of challenges for the UNCW Women's Basketball team. Two weeks ago practice was shut down due to a covid-19 cluster, cutting off-season workouts short.
  
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  Two more Panthers players placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
  
  NC WWAY News - October 22, 2020 5:21 AM 0
  
  Earlier this week, head coach Matt Rhule said the Panthers would work virtually Monday and Tuesday out of an abundance of caution following an unconfirmed positive COVID-19 test result.
  
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  Coastal Christian keeping a championship mentality through Covid-19
  
  Local Tanner Barth - October 21, 2020 10:53 PM 0
  
  Coastal Christian High School was shut down on October 6th due to covid-19, but their student-athletes aren't using that as an excuse as they prepare to make a deep run in the state playoffs.
  
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  Pandemic World Series draws smallest crowd in over century
  
  Associated Press Associated Press - October 21, 2020 5:05 AM 0
  
  They spread in groups of up to four, mostly in alternate rows and none directly behind each other among the forest green seats.
  
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  Foles, stingy defense lead Bears past Panthers 23-16
  
  Associated Press Associated Press - October 18, 2020 8:11 PM 0
  
  Nick Foles threw for one touchdown and ran for another, Chicago’s defense forced three turnovers and sacked Teddy Bridgewater four times and the Bears held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 23-16.
  
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  Alabama’s Saban cleared to coach after 3rd negative test
  
  Associated Press Associated Press - October 17, 2020 2:10 PM 0
  
  The Southeastern Conference cleared Saban on Saturday to coach in the game after he tested negative for COVID-19 the past three days.
  
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  Golf remains a constant for high school athletes through pandemic
  
  Local Tanner Barth - October 15, 2020 7:53 PM 0
  
  The sports world has been hit hard by the covid-19 pandemic, but golf is one sport that stayed strong through it all. It's brought a sense of normalcy to high school golfers all across the Cape Fear.
  
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  A Story of Resilience: Devontae Cacok’s journey from UNCW to an NBA title
  
  Local Tanner Barth - October 13, 2020 9:14 PM 0
  
  Just a few years ago, former UNCW men's basketball player Devonate Cacok was suiting in the Seahawk colors. Now, the Georgia native is a world champion with the Los Angeles Lakers.
  
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Wilmington Police swear in furry friends to K9 Unit

Local Peyton Furtado - October 23, 2020 5:48 PM 0

Wilmington Police swore in three new dogs to their K-9 unit: Marian, Blu, and Rudy.

Some hospitals in crisis as US nears high for COVID-19 cases

Top Stories Associated Press - October 23, 2020 5:32 PM 0

The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.

‘Always have a skeptical eye’: Professor talks importance of fact-checking

Local Sydney Bouchelle - October 23, 2020 5:02 PM 0

The final face-off before election day featured more civil behavior and less interruptions.

Wilmington’s state-funded crisis and detox center to remain open until further notice

Local Sydney Bouchelle - October 23, 2020 4:41 PM 0

The Harbor, Wilmington's only state-funded detox and crisis center, will remain open until further notice.

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Chef Vivian Howard wants to change how you cook with ‘This Will Make It Taste Good’

Community Randy Aldridge - October 23, 2020 12:12 PM 0

Chef Vivian Howard's second book is a tribute to flavor heroes. She introduces the world to simple, but powerful recipes to make any meal taste brighter and more delicious in 'This Will Make It Taste Good.'

Chick-fil-A sauces to be sold in stores including Walmart, Kroger

DISTRACTION WWAY News - October 23, 2020 10:49 AM 0

COLLEGE PARK (WWAY) -- Chick-fil-A sauces will soon be sold grocery stores. The restaurant chain announced Thursday its signature condiments will hit some retailers including...

Census takers fall short of target goal in certain areas

Associated Press Associated Press - October 23, 2020 5:30 AM 0

In small cities, even handfuls of undercounted residents can make a big difference in the resources the communities receive.

Health officials report third COVID-19 death tied to church

Associated Press Associated Press - October 23, 2020 5:28 AM 0

82 cases have developed as the result of the events at the United House of Prayer for All People in Charlotte from Oct. 4-11.

N.C. Ferry system designated federal marine highway project

NC WWAY News - October 23, 2020 5:26 AM 0

The designation, a first for the state, will allow the ferry system to apply to the Marine Highway Grant Program, which awards federal funding to modernize vessels and improve infrastructure at terminals.

Biden calls for ‘transition’ from oil, GOP sees opening

Associated Press Associated Press - October 23, 2020 5:23 AM 0

Democrat Joe Biden's remarks that he will transition away from the oil industry in favor of renewable energy sources have drawn quick attention from President Donald Trump.

Owners of Durham restaurant Zweli’s invited by Joe Biden to debate

NC WWAY News - October 23, 2020 5:21 AM 0

They got a call from a Biden staff member on Wednesday inviting them to come.

FDA approves Gilead’s remdesivir to treat COVID-19

News WWAY News - October 23, 2020 5:18 AM 0

It is the first drug to be approved for treating COVID-19.

Judge dismisses 1 charge against former cop in Floyd’s death

News Associated Press - October 23, 2020 5:15 AM 0

A Minnesota judge has dismissed a third-degree murder charge against the former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck, but a second-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin remains.

UNCW political science students react to final 2020 presidential debate

Local Matt Bennett - October 22, 2020 11:44 PM 0

As President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in Nashville Thursday night, young voters in Wilmington held a virtual watch party.

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