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9-foot gator taken away on ‘leash’ after stroll through Sunset Beach neighborhood
Police along the North Carolina coast had to “walk” a large alligator to the pond after the reptile was spotted roaming a neighborhood.Sheriff: US soldier killed grandfather; great-grandmother
A U.S. Army soldier has been brought back to South Carolina from Germany to face charges he killed his grandfather and great-grandmother 16 months ago.Texas drag race driver slams into spectators, killing 2 kids
A driver lost control during a Texas drag racing event on an airport runway and slammed into a crowd of spectators, killing two children and injuring eight other people, authorities said.Brunswick County paramedic dies after motorcycle accident
Brunswick County Emergency Services is mourning the loss of one of their own.HAPPENING TODAY: Women’s health event in Wilmington offering breast cancer screenings
New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Novant Health are hosting a Women's Health and Wellness event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 25 to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Boiling Spring Lakes dam project new projected completion date of summer 2025
It's been more than three years since Hurricane Florence destroyed several dams in Boiling Spring Lakes. Now, officials say it could take another three years to get water back in the lakes.Interstate 95 widening project hopes to avoid flooding
The N.C. Department of Transportation has signed a $432 million contract this month to rebuild eight miles of Interstate 95 through one county with an eye on eliminating a recurring flooding problem.Cape Fear marks 5 years since Hurricane Matthew left its mark
Today makes 5 years since Hurricane Matthew brushed by the Cape Fear, leaving behind beach erosion and devastating flooding across the area.Rip current risk increases this weekend as Hurricane Sam spins in the Atlantic
Hurricane Sam is a Category 4 storm that is not expected to strike Bermuda but is forecast bring tropical storm conditions to the territory and other islands.New hurricane sensor technology could come to the Cape Fear ahead of the next storm
There are just 9 weeks remaining in official hurricane season, but new sensor technology is ready if we get a late-season storm in the Cape Fear.Hurricane Sam will pump larger waves, rip currents along NC coast late week
Hurricane Sam is a powerful Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean, but forecasters said late Sunday that it had peaked in intensity.Wilmington woman experiencing issues getting around due to flooding problem in front of her home
Ethel Gerald has lived in her home at the corner of North 5th Avenue and Campbell Street for over five decades. For the past several years, Gerald says flooding in the roadway surrounding her house has become a growing problem.How to see the Harvest Moon, the last full moon of summer 2021
The Harvest Moon will light up the night sky Monday in a celestial sign that summer is nearing an end.
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Texas drag race driver slams into spectators, killing 2 kids
A driver lost control during a Texas drag racing event on an airport runway and slammed into a crowd of spectators, killing two children and injuring eight other people, authorities said.The 5th Quarter October 22, 2021
Week 10 is done! See the highlights from tonight's 5th Quarter.East Columbus football in quarantine, game against South Columbus cancelled
LELAND, N.C. (WWAY) - The East Columbus Gator football team is in quarantine and will not play tonight against the Stallions in their Waccamaw...South Columbus volleyball stays perfect against Whiteville
The Stallions are 17 and 0, and conference champions after defeating Whiteville on Senior Night.Hornets create scholarships for journalism students in honor of late team beat writer
The Hornets open their season tomorrow, but the team did something today that seems better than an opening night win.Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikes beat Panthers 34-28
Kirk Cousins completed a 27-yard touchdown pass to K.J. Osborn on the first possession of overtime to lift the Minnesota Vikings to a wild 34-28 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.The 5th Quarter October 15, 2021
There was plenty of close games across the Cape Fear. See it all in the highlights!Cape Fear Academy hangs on to win at Coastal Christian
The Hurricanes won the game, and won their first conference title in 20 years, according to the school.
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9-foot gator taken away on ‘leash’ after stroll through Sunset Beach neighborhood
Police along the North Carolina coast had to “walk” a large alligator to the pond after the reptile was spotted roaming a neighborhood.Sheriff: US soldier killed grandfather; great-grandmother
A U.S. Army soldier has been brought back to South Carolina from Germany to face charges he killed his grandfather and great-grandmother 16 months ago.Texas drag race driver slams into spectators, killing 2 kids
A driver lost control during a Texas drag racing event on an airport runway and slammed into a crowd of spectators, killing two children and injuring eight other people, authorities said.Brunswick County paramedic dies after motorcycle accident
Brunswick County Emergency Services is mourning the loss of one of their own.HAPPENING TODAY: Women’s health event in Wilmington offering breast cancer screenings
New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Novant Health are hosting a Women's Health and Wellness event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 25 to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Boiling Spring Lakes dam project new projected completion date of summer 2025
It's been more than three years since Hurricane Florence destroyed several dams in Boiling Spring Lakes. Now, officials say it could take another three years to get water back in the lakes.Interstate 95 widening project hopes to avoid flooding
The N.C. Department of Transportation has signed a $432 million contract this month to rebuild eight miles of Interstate 95 through one county with an eye on eliminating a recurring flooding problem.Cape Fear marks 5 years since Hurricane Matthew left its mark
Today makes 5 years since Hurricane Matthew brushed by the Cape Fear, leaving behind beach erosion and devastating flooding across the area.Rip current risk increases this weekend as Hurricane Sam spins in the Atlantic
Hurricane Sam is a Category 4 storm that is not expected to strike Bermuda but is forecast bring tropical storm conditions to the territory and other islands.New hurricane sensor technology could come to the Cape Fear ahead of the next storm
There are just 9 weeks remaining in official hurricane season, but new sensor technology is ready if we get a late-season storm in the Cape Fear.Hurricane Sam will pump larger waves, rip currents along NC coast late week
Hurricane Sam is a powerful Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean, but forecasters said late Sunday that it had peaked in intensity.Wilmington woman experiencing issues getting around due to flooding problem in front of her home
Ethel Gerald has lived in her home at the corner of North 5th Avenue and Campbell Street for over five decades. For the past several years, Gerald says flooding in the roadway surrounding her house has become a growing problem.How to see the Harvest Moon, the last full moon of summer 2021
The Harvest Moon will light up the night sky Monday in a celestial sign that summer is nearing an end.
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Texas drag race driver slams into spectators, killing 2 kids
A driver lost control during a Texas drag racing event on an airport runway and slammed into a crowd of spectators, killing two children and injuring eight other people, authorities said.The 5th Quarter October 22, 2021
Week 10 is done! See the highlights from tonight's 5th Quarter.East Columbus football in quarantine, game against South Columbus cancelled
LELAND, N.C. (WWAY) - The East Columbus Gator football team is in quarantine and will not play tonight against the Stallions in their Waccamaw...South Columbus volleyball stays perfect against Whiteville
The Stallions are 17 and 0, and conference champions after defeating Whiteville on Senior Night.Hornets create scholarships for journalism students in honor of late team beat writer
The Hornets open their season tomorrow, but the team did something today that seems better than an opening night win.Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikes beat Panthers 34-28
Kirk Cousins completed a 27-yard touchdown pass to K.J. Osborn on the first possession of overtime to lift the Minnesota Vikings to a wild 34-28 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.The 5th Quarter October 15, 2021
There was plenty of close games across the Cape Fear. See it all in the highlights!Cape Fear Academy hangs on to win at Coastal Christian
The Hurricanes won the game, and won their first conference title in 20 years, according to the school.
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- Senior Spotlight
- What’s Happening
- Donation Drives & Dropoffs
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- Hooked On Science
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- Live Cape Fear Podcast
- LivingWell
- Extraordinary People Next Door
- Pet Pals
- Seahawk Stories
- Under The Hood
- Health Hacks
- Local Events
- Job Fair
- Senior Expo
- Wilmington Wedding Expo
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