SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The NC 4th of July Festival has announced Thursday night’s fireworks in Southport have been cancelled due to weather.
The festival posted on social media that they are unable to reschedule the fireworks.
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Full Court Press: January 22, 2021
The high school basketball season is heating up across the Cape Fear. Friday night featured big time plays, close games, and so much more on the Full Court Press.Finding their tune: Local artists navigate through the pandemic
Whether playing softly in the background as you manuever through your day or full volume while you're singing in the shower, music is a part of so many lives every single day.Former local standout & MLB star Trot Nixon remembers the life & career of Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron's death has lead to an outpouring of reactions from many active and former Major League Baseball players, including one right here in the Cape Fear.WPD: Rape victim found by officers following welfare check
Police say a man has been arrested after officers conducted a welfare check at a Wilmington home, finding a person who had been tied up, beaten, and raped.Guard in DC forced to sleep in garages, sparking outcry
Images of National Guard soldiers camped in a cold parking garage after being sent to protect Washington are sparking new calls for investigations of the U.S. Capitol Police, now facing allegations that the agency evicted troops sent to help after its failure to stop rioting mobs two weeks ago.
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Halted rocket test could stall NASA moon shot, redo possible
NASA is considering a second firing of its moon rocket engines after a critical test came up short over the weekend. That could bump the first flight in NASA's lunar-landing program into next year.Winter storm coats Southern states with blanket of snow
A winter storm has brought snow to parts of the U.S. South, coating surfaces from Texas to Alabama early Monday.Doppler radar in Shallotte undergoes upgrades to increase its longevity
The National Weather Service office in Wilmington is making upgrades to the Doppler radar located in Shallotte.Snow, ice expected in parts of South, with storms in others
Forecasters say a storm system will bring snow to some parts of the South and potentially severe thunderstorms to others.Museum to display piece of old Southport weather tower damaged during storm
A small piece of a Southport landmark may soon return to where it stood for more than a century.‘Unbelievable’ snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast
The Northeast's first major snowstorm of the season buried parts of upstate New York under more than 3 feet of snow and broke records in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.How to be more energy efficient working from home as temperatures cool down
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NASA has named North Carolina native Christina Koch to the Artemis moon-landing program.
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Full Court Press: January 22, 2021
The high school basketball season is heating up across the Cape Fear. Friday night featured big time plays, close games, and so much more on the Full Court Press.Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86
The baseball great and one-time home run king Hank Aaron has died.Judge sides with Zion Williamson against ex-marketing agent
A federal judge in North Carolina has ruled in favor of New Orleans Pelicans player Zion Williamson in a case surrounding the validity of a contract he terminated with a Florida-based marketing agent who is seeking $100 million in damages from the former Duke star.New Hanover High eager to kick-off the 2021 soccer season
The high school soccer season is in full swing for teams in the Cape Fear. Public Schools are five days away from opening up their 2021 season on January 25th.NHL postpones two additional Carolina Hurricanes games
RALEIGH, NC (AP)--The NHL has postponed games for the Carolina Hurricanes through “at least” Saturday after five Hurricanes players have been placed on the...West Brunswick girls basketball falls to Ashley in season opener
The Ashley Screamin' Eagles used a 21 point halftime lead on Tuesday night to approve to 4-1 on the year beating West Brunswick, 68-44.UNCW comeback falls short in back to back with Towson
Visiting UNCW stormed back from a 15-point deficit with five minutes left to pull within one possession, but came up short in a 78-74 loss as Towson swept an early-week Colonial Athletic Association series on Tuesday at SECU Arena.Carolina-Nashville 1st NHL postponement since season started
The NHL has postponed its first game since the league’s season began.
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Full Court Press: January 22, 2021
The high school basketball season is heating up across the Cape Fear. Friday night featured big time plays, close games, and so much more on the Full Court Press.Finding their tune: Local artists navigate through the pandemic
Whether playing softly in the background as you manuever through your day or full volume while you're singing in the shower, music is a part of so many lives every single day.Former local standout & MLB star Trot Nixon remembers the life & career of Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron's death has lead to an outpouring of reactions from many active and former Major League Baseball players, including one right here in the Cape Fear.WPD: Rape victim found by officers following welfare check
Police say a man has been arrested after officers conducted a welfare check at a Wilmington home, finding a person who had been tied up, beaten, and raped.Guard in DC forced to sleep in garages, sparking outcry
Images of National Guard soldiers camped in a cold parking garage after being sent to protect Washington are sparking new calls for investigations of the U.S. Capitol Police, now facing allegations that the agency evicted troops sent to help after its failure to stop rioting mobs two weeks ago.
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Halted rocket test could stall NASA moon shot, redo possible
NASA is considering a second firing of its moon rocket engines after a critical test came up short over the weekend. That could bump the first flight in NASA's lunar-landing program into next year.Winter storm coats Southern states with blanket of snow
A winter storm has brought snow to parts of the U.S. South, coating surfaces from Texas to Alabama early Monday.Doppler radar in Shallotte undergoes upgrades to increase its longevity
The National Weather Service office in Wilmington is making upgrades to the Doppler radar located in Shallotte.Snow, ice expected in parts of South, with storms in others
Forecasters say a storm system will bring snow to some parts of the South and potentially severe thunderstorms to others.Museum to display piece of old Southport weather tower damaged during storm
A small piece of a Southport landmark may soon return to where it stood for more than a century.‘Unbelievable’ snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast
The Northeast's first major snowstorm of the season buried parts of upstate New York under more than 3 feet of snow and broke records in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.How to be more energy efficient working from home as temperatures cool down
Recent chilly temperatures may make you want to crank up the heat, but not so fast.North Carolina astronaut Christina Koch could become first woman on the moon
NASA has named North Carolina native Christina Koch to the Artemis moon-landing program.
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Full Court Press: January 22, 2021
The high school basketball season is heating up across the Cape Fear. Friday night featured big time plays, close games, and so much more on the Full Court Press.Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86
The baseball great and one-time home run king Hank Aaron has died.Judge sides with Zion Williamson against ex-marketing agent
A federal judge in North Carolina has ruled in favor of New Orleans Pelicans player Zion Williamson in a case surrounding the validity of a contract he terminated with a Florida-based marketing agent who is seeking $100 million in damages from the former Duke star.New Hanover High eager to kick-off the 2021 soccer season
The high school soccer season is in full swing for teams in the Cape Fear. Public Schools are five days away from opening up their 2021 season on January 25th.NHL postpones two additional Carolina Hurricanes games
RALEIGH, NC (AP)--The NHL has postponed games for the Carolina Hurricanes through “at least” Saturday after five Hurricanes players have been placed on the...West Brunswick girls basketball falls to Ashley in season opener
The Ashley Screamin' Eagles used a 21 point halftime lead on Tuesday night to approve to 4-1 on the year beating West Brunswick, 68-44.UNCW comeback falls short in back to back with Towson
Visiting UNCW stormed back from a 15-point deficit with five minutes left to pull within one possession, but came up short in a 78-74 loss as Towson swept an early-week Colonial Athletic Association series on Tuesday at SECU Arena.Carolina-Nashville 1st NHL postponement since season started
The NHL has postponed its first game since the league’s season began.
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