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UNCW Baseball falls to Princeton 2-1, series is even at 1-1

Tanner Blue,

February 24, 2024

A celebration of life was held on Saturday at Port City Community Church for Lenny Simpson, a revered figure in the tennis community. Simpson, a Wilmington native, passed away earlier this month after a prolonged battle with illness. He was 75 years old. (Photo courtesy Port City Community Church)

Celebration of life held for tennis legend Lenny Simpson

WWAY News,

February 24, 2024

Organizers of Wilmington's St. Patrick's Day Parade hosted a fundraising event yesterday in anticipation of the upcoming celebration. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Hooley Under the Bridge celebrates Irish culture ahead of St. Patrick's Day

Nate Mauldin,

February 24, 2024

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Fast-food chain closing most NC restaurants

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February 24, 2024

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Murder suspect in custody after woman who went for run on University of Georgia campus found dead

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February 24, 2024

Burgaw prepares to celebrate its 145th anniversary

Conor Doherty,

February 23, 2024

Put on your running shoes! The annual Novant Health Wilmington Marathon is taking place on Saturday, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Runner preps ahead the Novant Health Wilmington Marathon

Emily Andrews,

February 23, 2024

It’s called "The Work From Their Hands.” The exhibit displays quilts dating back to the mid-1800's and more contemporary pieces from around the country, showing how quilt making has evolved over centuries. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Cameron Art Museum unveils quilt exhibition 'The Work of Their Hands'

Nate Mauldin,

February 23, 2024

A cyberattack is leaving pharmacies across the nation struggling to serve their customers.

Cyberattack troubles pharmacies nationwide

Emily Andrews,

February 23, 2024

The issue of beach erosion has become a big concern for residents of Surf City, but town officials say they have been aware of the issue for well over a decade. (Photo:Nate Mauldin/WWAY News)

Surf City renourishment project remains in the works after setbacks

Nate Mauldin,

February 23, 2024

Environmental engineer speaks about Right Whale safety after two spotted off Cape Fear

WWAY News,

February 23, 2024

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12 vehicles broken into at Smithfield Packing Plant in Tar Heel

WWAY News,

February 23, 2024

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Man accused of killing his father in New Hanover County

WWAY News,

February 23, 2024

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Building tiny homes, opening churches: Wilmington faith community discusses how to address housing crisis

Sydney Bouchelle,

February 22, 2024

Black History Community Dinner

Northside Food Cooperative hosts Wilmington Black History community dinner

Nick Moraglia,

February 22, 2024

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WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Augie Ballantine

Tanner Blue,

February 22, 2024

AT&T outage resolved, affected thousands of customers in North Carolina and throughout the country

Conor Doherty,

February 22, 2024

An Oak island Wildlife Shelter is taking in dozens of injured pelicans and it’s raising questions, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

A cause for concern: Oak Island shelter treating large number of injured pelicans

Emily Andrews,

February 22, 2024

North Carolina Supreme Court hears arguments on ongoing Leandro education case

Conor Doherty,

February 22, 2024

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WHAT'S HAPPENING: Weekend of February 23rd-25th

Tanner Blue,

February 22, 2024

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Man convicted of killing local nightclub owner sentenced to at least 28 years in prison

WWAY News,

February 22, 2024

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History with ‘Hud’: 248 years since the Revolutionary War converged in Pender County

Matthew Huddleston,

February 22, 2024

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Six people arrested on drug charges, after 17 pounds of Marijuana, 523 Fentanyl pills recovered

WWAY News,

February 22, 2024

AT&T customers experiencing nationwide outage impacting cellphones, emergency services

CBS News,

February 22, 2024