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Crews recover body of eastern NC man believed to have drowned while fishing
The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office said the body of a 41-year-old man who they believe fell off a floating dock and drowned was found Monday afternoon.Squigley’s Ice Cream, Britts Donuts plan to open for the season in April
Two well-known spots in Carolina Beach are set to open up for the season in just a few weeks.Gotta catch ’em all: Jacksonville couple busted in Pokemon card theft ring
An eastern North Carolina law enforcement agency has busted a Pokemon card theft ring.Government offers plan to release more endangered red wolves
Government wildlife officials say they have released two more critically endangered red wolves into the wild in North Carolina.Former Marine gets prison time for smuggling guns to Haiti
A former U.S. Marine found guilty of conspiracy to illegally export and smuggle firearms and controlled equipment from the U.S. to Haiti has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.
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Recovery continues one week after deadly tornado
Monday night marks one week since a deadly tornado ripped through Brunswick County, and recovery efforts continue.NASA releases Mars landing video: ‘Stuff of our dreams’
NASA has released the first high-quality video of a spacecraft landing on Mars. It's so good and so amazing that members of the rover's landing team say they feel as though they're riding along.Rainy February continues, with nearly four inches of rain over the past week
Wilmington hasn't seen any snow so far this winter. But the Port City has seen more than its fair share of rain.Pender County cautions drivers of flooded roads
Pender County Emergency Management urges drivers to stay alert to flooded roads.NASA rover lands on Mars to look for signs of ancient life
A NASA rover has landed on Mars in an epic quest to bring back rocks that could answer whether life ever existed on the red planet.NWS addresses concerns over lack of warning time ahead of EF-3 twister
Monday night's devastating storm formed in a matter of minutes, claiming lives and destroying homes.“I thought this was it, we’re dying”: Ocean Ridge Plantation residents describe tornado experience
Following Gov. Roy Cooper's visit to the devastated Ocean Ridge Plantation neighborhood, some residents are sharing what they experienced during the tornado Monday night.VIDEO: EF-3 tornado leaves three dead, 10 injured in Brunswick County
A confirmed tornado ripped across portion of Brunswick County overnight.
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Hurricanes complete the two game sweep of the Florida Panthers
Martin Necas scored 1:59 into overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Monday night. Brett Pesce and Vincent Trochek also scored for the Hurricanes, who won their second straight at Florida.Following 26 day layoff UNCW Men’s Basketball prepare for CAA Tournament
After a long and tiresome year, the regular season has finally come to an end for the UNCW Men's Basketball program. Now, the Seahawks turn their focus towards preparing for the conference tournament.Optimism abounds as MLB’s spring includes fans
All 30 teams in Major League Baseball are allowing fans to return to spring training in a limited capacity amid declining COVID-19 case numbers.Seattle ups its outdoor dining game, Seahawks-style
Tickets are $100 per person, plus tax and a service charge. Diners eat their meals under an open-sided tent on the field, near the north end zone.WWAY 5th Quarter: February 26, 2021
The 2021 high school football season started with a bang on Friday night with five teams from the Cape Fear in action. WWAY Sports Director Tanner Barth brings you the highlights and final scores from the 5th Quarter.Wilmington Sharks will return to Buck Hardee Field this summer
After missing the 2020 Coastal Plain League (CPL) season due to the pandemic, the Wilmington Sharks are returning to Buck Hardee Field this summer.NCHSAA State Basketball Tournament – Second Round
Headed into Thursday night just three local basketball teams were left fighting for a state championship. That number dropped to one after tonight's second round games. WWAY Sports Director Tanner Barth brings you the highlights from the Port City.UNCW will allow fans at sporting events starting Friday
UNCW Athletics announced on Thursday that some fans will be allowed back at sporting events.
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Crews recover body of eastern NC man believed to have drowned while fishing
The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office said the body of a 41-year-old man who they believe fell off a floating dock and drowned was found Monday afternoon.Squigley’s Ice Cream, Britts Donuts plan to open for the season in April
Two well-known spots in Carolina Beach are set to open up for the season in just a few weeks.Gotta catch ’em all: Jacksonville couple busted in Pokemon card theft ring
An eastern North Carolina law enforcement agency has busted a Pokemon card theft ring.Government offers plan to release more endangered red wolves
Government wildlife officials say they have released two more critically endangered red wolves into the wild in North Carolina.Former Marine gets prison time for smuggling guns to Haiti
A former U.S. Marine found guilty of conspiracy to illegally export and smuggle firearms and controlled equipment from the U.S. to Haiti has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.
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Recovery continues one week after deadly tornado
Monday night marks one week since a deadly tornado ripped through Brunswick County, and recovery efforts continue.NASA releases Mars landing video: ‘Stuff of our dreams’
NASA has released the first high-quality video of a spacecraft landing on Mars. It's so good and so amazing that members of the rover's landing team say they feel as though they're riding along.Rainy February continues, with nearly four inches of rain over the past week
Wilmington hasn't seen any snow so far this winter. But the Port City has seen more than its fair share of rain.Pender County cautions drivers of flooded roads
Pender County Emergency Management urges drivers to stay alert to flooded roads.NASA rover lands on Mars to look for signs of ancient life
A NASA rover has landed on Mars in an epic quest to bring back rocks that could answer whether life ever existed on the red planet.NWS addresses concerns over lack of warning time ahead of EF-3 twister
Monday night's devastating storm formed in a matter of minutes, claiming lives and destroying homes.“I thought this was it, we’re dying”: Ocean Ridge Plantation residents describe tornado experience
Following Gov. Roy Cooper's visit to the devastated Ocean Ridge Plantation neighborhood, some residents are sharing what they experienced during the tornado Monday night.VIDEO: EF-3 tornado leaves three dead, 10 injured in Brunswick County
A confirmed tornado ripped across portion of Brunswick County overnight.
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Hurricanes complete the two game sweep of the Florida Panthers
Martin Necas scored 1:59 into overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Monday night. Brett Pesce and Vincent Trochek also scored for the Hurricanes, who won their second straight at Florida.Following 26 day layoff UNCW Men’s Basketball prepare for CAA Tournament
After a long and tiresome year, the regular season has finally come to an end for the UNCW Men's Basketball program. Now, the Seahawks turn their focus towards preparing for the conference tournament.Optimism abounds as MLB’s spring includes fans
All 30 teams in Major League Baseball are allowing fans to return to spring training in a limited capacity amid declining COVID-19 case numbers.Seattle ups its outdoor dining game, Seahawks-style
Tickets are $100 per person, plus tax and a service charge. Diners eat their meals under an open-sided tent on the field, near the north end zone.WWAY 5th Quarter: February 26, 2021
The 2021 high school football season started with a bang on Friday night with five teams from the Cape Fear in action. WWAY Sports Director Tanner Barth brings you the highlights and final scores from the 5th Quarter.Wilmington Sharks will return to Buck Hardee Field this summer
After missing the 2020 Coastal Plain League (CPL) season due to the pandemic, the Wilmington Sharks are returning to Buck Hardee Field this summer.NCHSAA State Basketball Tournament – Second Round
Headed into Thursday night just three local basketball teams were left fighting for a state championship. That number dropped to one after tonight's second round games. WWAY Sports Director Tanner Barth brings you the highlights from the Port City.UNCW will allow fans at sporting events starting Friday
UNCW Athletics announced on Thursday that some fans will be allowed back at sporting events.
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