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NC lawmakers: Making daylight saving permanent still timely
Many North Carolina legislators say it’s still the right time to seek making daylight saving time permanent in the state.Firearms sales continue to rise in North Carolina
The number of gun purchases in North Carolina is rising based on an analysis of federal background checks.New Hanover County opens COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Independence Mall
New Hanover County opened a new vaccine clinic site this week at Independence Mall that can serve more than 500 people with appointments each day.12 missing from capsized ship after 6 rescued off Louisiana
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a dozen people in waters off the coast of Louisiana where one person died and six were pulled from rough seas when their commercial vessel capsized.$31M contract awarded to repair hurricane-damaged federal courthouse in downtown Wilmington
A $31 million contract has been awarded to repair the Alton Lennon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in downtown Wilmington that was heavily damaged in 2018 by Hurricane Florence.
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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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Brunswick Community College Men’s Basketball continues run towards a National Championship
It's been 10 longs years, but the drought is finally over for the Brunswick Community College men's basketball team. The Dolphins defeated Caldwell Tech 98-89 on Saturday afternoon to claim the Region X Title and clinch a birth to the NJCAA National Tournament.In a battle of top teams, Hoggard and Ashley girls soccer ends in a tie
Hoggard and Ashley girls soccer went shot for shot for 100 minutes on Tuesday night and still nothing was decided. The key Mideastern Conference matchup ended in a 2-2 tie.Four Cape Fear area football teams punch their ticket to the state playoffs
The high school football regular season is in the books as focus across the area shifts to the NCHSAA State Playoffs. Four Cape Fear area teams will have an opportunity to bring home the title in 2021.UNCW Baseball adds weekend series with UNC Asheville
UNCW has announced the addition of a three-game series this weekend when the Seahawks host UNCA beginning Friday with a 6 p.m. start at Brooks Field.Matsuyama becomes first Japanese in Masters green jacket
The victory comes 10 years after the Japanese star was low amateur in the Masters as a teenager.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.
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NC lawmakers: Making daylight saving permanent still timely
Many North Carolina legislators say it’s still the right time to seek making daylight saving time permanent in the state.Firearms sales continue to rise in North Carolina
The number of gun purchases in North Carolina is rising based on an analysis of federal background checks.New Hanover County opens COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Independence Mall
New Hanover County opened a new vaccine clinic site this week at Independence Mall that can serve more than 500 people with appointments each day.12 missing from capsized ship after 6 rescued off Louisiana
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a dozen people in waters off the coast of Louisiana where one person died and six were pulled from rough seas when their commercial vessel capsized.$31M contract awarded to repair hurricane-damaged federal courthouse in downtown Wilmington
A $31 million contract has been awarded to repair the Alton Lennon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in downtown Wilmington that was heavily damaged in 2018 by Hurricane Florence.
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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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Brunswick Community College Men’s Basketball continues run towards a National Championship
It's been 10 longs years, but the drought is finally over for the Brunswick Community College men's basketball team. The Dolphins defeated Caldwell Tech 98-89 on Saturday afternoon to claim the Region X Title and clinch a birth to the NJCAA National Tournament.In a battle of top teams, Hoggard and Ashley girls soccer ends in a tie
Hoggard and Ashley girls soccer went shot for shot for 100 minutes on Tuesday night and still nothing was decided. The key Mideastern Conference matchup ended in a 2-2 tie.Four Cape Fear area football teams punch their ticket to the state playoffs
The high school football regular season is in the books as focus across the area shifts to the NCHSAA State Playoffs. Four Cape Fear area teams will have an opportunity to bring home the title in 2021.UNCW Baseball adds weekend series with UNC Asheville
UNCW has announced the addition of a three-game series this weekend when the Seahawks host UNCA beginning Friday with a 6 p.m. start at Brooks Field.Matsuyama becomes first Japanese in Masters green jacket
The victory comes 10 years after the Japanese star was low amateur in the Masters as a teenager.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.
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