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Man dies in single vehicle accident on Highway 17
The accident occurred on Saturday, Apr. 10, around 1 p.m. roughly two miles south of Bolivia.Sixth person shot in York County mass shooting dies at hospital
His family reported Friday that Shook was out of surgery and stable, but wasn’t out of the woods quite yet. Hours later, the coroner’s office released the news that Shook has lost his battle.The Salvation Army holds spring fundraiser during the Azalea Festival
This is the second year the Salvation Army of the Cape Fear Women's Auxiliary is not holding its annual "Spring Fling", traditionally held during the Azalea Festival, and like last year, it's been canceled because of the pandemic.NHRMC and Novant Health partner with Cape Fear Habitat to build their 11th home
Novant health and New Hanover Regional Medical Center partnering with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity to sponsor a home for a local mother of two .Historic Wilmington Foundation hosts Promenade Performances highlighting historic buildings
The Historic Wilmington Foundation held a special event coined 'Promenade Performances' this weekend, in place of their normal annual house tour they were unable to have due to COVID.
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SpaceX launches test rocket, breaks apart before landing
SpaceX has chalked up another failed landing for Starship, its prototype Mars rocket.Tornado outbreak rips across Deep South; at least 5 dead
A tornado outbreak has ripped across the Deep South, killing at least five people and leaving paths of destruction.Alabama woman survived tornado while clinging to tree outside her home
Jennifer Patterson was sitting inside her manufactured home Wednesday afternoon when she saw the tornado on her television screen crossing into Tuscaloosa County. Minutes later she would come face-to-face with the tornado, surviving thanks to a tree and a split-second decision.WMO Hurricane Committee retires 4 tropical cyclone names, ends the use of Greek alphabet
The World Meteorological Organization’s Hurricane Committee has retired Dorian (2019) and Laura, Eta, and Iota (2020) from the rotating lists of Atlantic tropical cyclone names because of the death and destruction they caused.Assumptions about hurricane season face winds of change
With warmer waters and earlier storms, the Atlantic hurricane season seems to be changing and so are some assumptions about it.Take a look inside schools’ approach to statewide tornado drill
It's Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina. Wednesday's focus is tornadoes and how to stay safe when one hits. Schools across the area taking part in tornado drills.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.
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WWAY 5th Quarter: April 9, 2021
The high school football regular season has come to an end for teams across the Cape Fear. The week seven matchups didn't disappoint, with many games coming down to the final possession. Sports Director Tanner Barth breaks down the highlights on this weeks edition of the 5th Quarter.Key hitting leads Topsail Softball past Laney in Mideastern Conference clash
Topsail softball scored four runs in the 5th inning on Tuesday night to take a key game against Laney in Mideastern Conference play, 6-3.Walter Shaw named Region X Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year
Brunswick Community College men's basketball coach Walter Shaw is receiving for his work on and off the hardwood. Today, it was announced the longtime Dolphins head coach was selected as the D1 Region X Men's Basketball Coach of the Year.Blue Jays play home opener in new Florida nest
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to become the first team in Major League Baseball history to play home openers in three different cities over three consecutive seasons.Stellar pitching leads UNCW Softball past East Carolina
Juniors Janel Gamache and Logan Bjorson combined to author a six-hit shutout as UNCW earned a 1-0 victory over East Carolina in non-conference softball action at Boseman Field on Wednesday evening.Davis begins process of putting own touches on UNC program
Davis also says he plans to talk to freshman 7-footer Walker Kessler to see if he can get Kessler to return instead of going through with a transfer.Brunswick CC & Cape Fear CC men’s basketball open up Region X tournament play
The Cape Fear Community College and Brunswick Community College men's basketball teams both opened the postseason on Tuesday night hosting game with the Region X Tournament.Hoggard football remains unbeaten with win over South Brunswick in finale
The Hoggard Vikings jumped out to the 35-0 lead at the half on Monday night on their way to the 49-3 win over South Brunswick in Mideastern Conference play.
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Man dies in single vehicle accident on Highway 17
The accident occurred on Saturday, Apr. 10, around 1 p.m. roughly two miles south of Bolivia.Sixth person shot in York County mass shooting dies at hospital
His family reported Friday that Shook was out of surgery and stable, but wasn’t out of the woods quite yet. Hours later, the coroner’s office released the news that Shook has lost his battle.The Salvation Army holds spring fundraiser during the Azalea Festival
This is the second year the Salvation Army of the Cape Fear Women's Auxiliary is not holding its annual "Spring Fling", traditionally held during the Azalea Festival, and like last year, it's been canceled because of the pandemic.NHRMC and Novant Health partner with Cape Fear Habitat to build their 11th home
Novant health and New Hanover Regional Medical Center partnering with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity to sponsor a home for a local mother of two .Historic Wilmington Foundation hosts Promenade Performances highlighting historic buildings
The Historic Wilmington Foundation held a special event coined 'Promenade Performances' this weekend, in place of their normal annual house tour they were unable to have due to COVID.
- WEATHER
LATEST WEATHER
SpaceX launches test rocket, breaks apart before landing
SpaceX has chalked up another failed landing for Starship, its prototype Mars rocket.Tornado outbreak rips across Deep South; at least 5 dead
A tornado outbreak has ripped across the Deep South, killing at least five people and leaving paths of destruction.Alabama woman survived tornado while clinging to tree outside her home
Jennifer Patterson was sitting inside her manufactured home Wednesday afternoon when she saw the tornado on her television screen crossing into Tuscaloosa County. Minutes later she would come face-to-face with the tornado, surviving thanks to a tree and a split-second decision.WMO Hurricane Committee retires 4 tropical cyclone names, ends the use of Greek alphabet
The World Meteorological Organization’s Hurricane Committee has retired Dorian (2019) and Laura, Eta, and Iota (2020) from the rotating lists of Atlantic tropical cyclone names because of the death and destruction they caused.Assumptions about hurricane season face winds of change
With warmer waters and earlier storms, the Atlantic hurricane season seems to be changing and so are some assumptions about it.Take a look inside schools’ approach to statewide tornado drill
It's Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina. Wednesday's focus is tornadoes and how to stay safe when one hits. Schools across the area taking part in tornado drills.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.
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NASCAR
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WWAY 5th Quarter: April 9, 2021
The high school football regular season has come to an end for teams across the Cape Fear. The week seven matchups didn't disappoint, with many games coming down to the final possession. Sports Director Tanner Barth breaks down the highlights on this weeks edition of the 5th Quarter.Key hitting leads Topsail Softball past Laney in Mideastern Conference clash
Topsail softball scored four runs in the 5th inning on Tuesday night to take a key game against Laney in Mideastern Conference play, 6-3.Walter Shaw named Region X Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year
Brunswick Community College men's basketball coach Walter Shaw is receiving for his work on and off the hardwood. Today, it was announced the longtime Dolphins head coach was selected as the D1 Region X Men's Basketball Coach of the Year.Blue Jays play home opener in new Florida nest
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to become the first team in Major League Baseball history to play home openers in three different cities over three consecutive seasons.Stellar pitching leads UNCW Softball past East Carolina
Juniors Janel Gamache and Logan Bjorson combined to author a six-hit shutout as UNCW earned a 1-0 victory over East Carolina in non-conference softball action at Boseman Field on Wednesday evening.Davis begins process of putting own touches on UNC program
Davis also says he plans to talk to freshman 7-footer Walker Kessler to see if he can get Kessler to return instead of going through with a transfer.Brunswick CC & Cape Fear CC men’s basketball open up Region X tournament play
The Cape Fear Community College and Brunswick Community College men's basketball teams both opened the postseason on Tuesday night hosting game with the Region X Tournament.Hoggard football remains unbeaten with win over South Brunswick in finale
The Hoggard Vikings jumped out to the 35-0 lead at the half on Monday night on their way to the 49-3 win over South Brunswick in Mideastern Conference play.
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