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Dozens of area deputies travel to DC for inauguration security
As the inauguration is set to take place Wednesday, dozens of local law enforcement will be at the nation's capital to assist with security efforts.Future of downtown confederate statue bases remain uncertain
More than half a year after confederate statues were taken down in Wilmington, their future, and that of the bases they were attached to, remain uncertain.Two NC lawmakers who contract COVID were on same hunting trip
Senate Rules Committee Chairman Bill Rabon of Brunswick County has tested positive for COVID-19, according to his office.Portion of Wrightsville Ave. closed for emergency sewer repair
A portion of Wrightsville Avenue closed to traffic on Tuesday so crews could make an emergency sewer repair.Surf City to vote on paid parking again
The Town of Surf City is considering paid parking, again.
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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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Carolina-Nashville 1st NHL postponement since season started
The NHL has postponed its first game since the league’s season began.5 members of NC State basketball program in quarantine
North Carolina State University’s basketball coach says five members of the program are in quarantine after two people tested positive for COVID-19.NASCAR to hold pre-race Daytona 500 concert with Luke Combs
NASCAR will attempt some normalcy at the season-opening Daytona 500 with a live pre-race concert featuring country music star Luke Combs.UNCW Men’s Basketball drops CAA opener against Towson
Towson jumped on the back of All-CAA First-Teamer Zane Martin and used its decided size advantage to hand UNCW a 72-69 setback in the Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball opener for the Seahawks early Monday at SECU Arena.Full Court Press: January 15, 2021
Another exciting week of high school basketball is in the books as eight Cape Fear area teams played on Friday night. Sports Director Tanner Barth brings you all the highlights on this weeks full court press.Hoggard Volleyball advances to 3rd round, New Hanover sees season come to an end
The Hoggard Vikings kept their title hopes alive on Thursday night taking down South Central in the second round of the state tournament. New Hanover battled back and forth with Chapel Hill, but the Wildcats fell short in four sets.UNCW goal keeper Sydney Schneider selected 29th overall in NWSL draft
Sydney Schneider's career at UNCW has included major milestones and historic moments. She added yet another one late Wednesday night – becoming the first player in program history to be selected in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Draft.Hoggard girls basketball picks up big win over Ashley
The Hoggard girls basketball team lead by 18 points at halftime on Wednesday and fought their way to the 53-45 win over Ashley.
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Dozens of area deputies travel to DC for inauguration security
As the inauguration is set to take place Wednesday, dozens of local law enforcement will be at the nation's capital to assist with security efforts.Future of downtown confederate statue bases remain uncertain
More than half a year after confederate statues were taken down in Wilmington, their future, and that of the bases they were attached to, remain uncertain.Two NC lawmakers who contract COVID were on same hunting trip
Senate Rules Committee Chairman Bill Rabon of Brunswick County has tested positive for COVID-19, according to his office.Portion of Wrightsville Ave. closed for emergency sewer repair
A portion of Wrightsville Avenue closed to traffic on Tuesday so crews could make an emergency sewer repair.Surf City to vote on paid parking again
The Town of Surf City is considering paid parking, again.
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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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Carolina-Nashville 1st NHL postponement since season started
The NHL has postponed its first game since the league’s season began.5 members of NC State basketball program in quarantine
North Carolina State University’s basketball coach says five members of the program are in quarantine after two people tested positive for COVID-19.NASCAR to hold pre-race Daytona 500 concert with Luke Combs
NASCAR will attempt some normalcy at the season-opening Daytona 500 with a live pre-race concert featuring country music star Luke Combs.UNCW Men’s Basketball drops CAA opener against Towson
Towson jumped on the back of All-CAA First-Teamer Zane Martin and used its decided size advantage to hand UNCW a 72-69 setback in the Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball opener for the Seahawks early Monday at SECU Arena.Full Court Press: January 15, 2021
Another exciting week of high school basketball is in the books as eight Cape Fear area teams played on Friday night. Sports Director Tanner Barth brings you all the highlights on this weeks full court press.Hoggard Volleyball advances to 3rd round, New Hanover sees season come to an end
The Hoggard Vikings kept their title hopes alive on Thursday night taking down South Central in the second round of the state tournament. New Hanover battled back and forth with Chapel Hill, but the Wildcats fell short in four sets.UNCW goal keeper Sydney Schneider selected 29th overall in NWSL draft
Sydney Schneider's career at UNCW has included major milestones and historic moments. She added yet another one late Wednesday night – becoming the first player in program history to be selected in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Draft.Hoggard girls basketball picks up big win over Ashley
The Hoggard girls basketball team lead by 18 points at halftime on Wednesday and fought their way to the 53-45 win over Ashley.
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