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Officials: Deadly Pride parade crash appears unintentional
Officials say a driver unintentionally slammed into spectators at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, killing one person and seriously injuring another.Missing teen from New Hanover County located safe
16-year-old Raven Daniels was last seen Thursday at 7458 Thais Trail in Wilmington wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and black pants.American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights amid staffing, maintenance issues
Hundreds of American Airlines flights have been canceled this weekend and Monday because of significant staffing and maintenance issues.1 killed and 5 wounded in shooting in Oakland; motive sought
A 22-year-old man was killed and five others were wounded in a shooting in Oakland near the city’s Juneteenth celebration, though it wasn't known whether the violence was connected with the event, police said.8 kids in youth van among the 13 lives lost to Claudette
Eight children in a van from a youth ranch for abused or neglected children were killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash on a wet interstate over the weekend — the most devastating blow from a tropical depression that claimed a total of 13 lives in Alabama.
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Tropical Storm Claudette brings rain, floods to Gulf Coast
The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm watch for parts of the North Carolina coast, saying tropical storm conditions could affect the area by Sunday night or Monday.WATCH: Storms dropping hail across the Cape Fear; Severe Thunderstorm Watch through this evening
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The National Weather Service has placed the entire Cape Fear under a severe thunderstorm watch through 7:00 pm today. The main...Hurricane Expo held at the Leland Town Cultural Arts Center to prepare the public for another active season
The town of Leland hosted its inaugural Hurricane Expo Saturday at the Cultural Arts Center from 10:00 until 2:00.World’s first ocean drones to track real-time data in middle of hurricanes
With the help of game-changing new drones, they'll be able to venture into depths they've never gone before, right into the eye of the hurricanes.2021 Atlantic Hurricane season officially begins today
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is projecting another above average hurricane season this year.Record-cold temperatures Memorial Day weekend
Periods of heavy rain and well below-average temperatures continue to grip parts of the Northeast this Memorial Day weekend.Farmers seeing recent hail storm’s impact on blueberry crop
This year's blueberry season began with a devastating hail storm in the state.Experts predict busy Atlantic storm season but not like 2020
Forecasters expect yet another busy Atlantic hurricane season this year, but they say it won't be as crazy as 2020.
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WWAY welcomes new Sports Director, Jake Eichstaedt
The WWAY News team officially has a new sports director.Wolfpack and Cavs latest ACC hopefuls at baseball title
The Atlantic Coast Conference's latest chance to win a rare national championship in baseball is down to North Carolina State and Virginia.Carolina’s Brind’Amour wins NHL Coach of the Year
Rod Brind’Amour is the first 'Canes coach to win the awardAlex Bowman inks 2-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports
Alex Bowman has received a two-year contract extension from Hendrick Motorsports.Boat lands big marlin, big check in North Carolina tourney
One big marlin meant one big check for a boat entered in an annual tournament on the North Carolina coast.Homeruns hit an all-time high in College World Series
Do you like the increase in home runs?Jeff Gordon returns to racing roots by promoting Indy’s dirt race
Retired four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon was back in Indianapolis this week.Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics
Rafael Nadal says he will not play at Wimbledon or at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Officials: Deadly Pride parade crash appears unintentional
Officials say a driver unintentionally slammed into spectators at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, killing one person and seriously injuring another.Missing teen from New Hanover County located safe
16-year-old Raven Daniels was last seen Thursday at 7458 Thais Trail in Wilmington wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and black pants.American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights amid staffing, maintenance issues
Hundreds of American Airlines flights have been canceled this weekend and Monday because of significant staffing and maintenance issues.1 killed and 5 wounded in shooting in Oakland; motive sought
A 22-year-old man was killed and five others were wounded in a shooting in Oakland near the city’s Juneteenth celebration, though it wasn't known whether the violence was connected with the event, police said.8 kids in youth van among the 13 lives lost to Claudette
Eight children in a van from a youth ranch for abused or neglected children were killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash on a wet interstate over the weekend — the most devastating blow from a tropical depression that claimed a total of 13 lives in Alabama.
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Tropical Storm Claudette brings rain, floods to Gulf Coast
The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm watch for parts of the North Carolina coast, saying tropical storm conditions could affect the area by Sunday night or Monday.WATCH: Storms dropping hail across the Cape Fear; Severe Thunderstorm Watch through this evening
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The National Weather Service has placed the entire Cape Fear under a severe thunderstorm watch through 7:00 pm today. The main...Hurricane Expo held at the Leland Town Cultural Arts Center to prepare the public for another active season
The town of Leland hosted its inaugural Hurricane Expo Saturday at the Cultural Arts Center from 10:00 until 2:00.World’s first ocean drones to track real-time data in middle of hurricanes
With the help of game-changing new drones, they'll be able to venture into depths they've never gone before, right into the eye of the hurricanes.2021 Atlantic Hurricane season officially begins today
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is projecting another above average hurricane season this year.Record-cold temperatures Memorial Day weekend
Periods of heavy rain and well below-average temperatures continue to grip parts of the Northeast this Memorial Day weekend.Farmers seeing recent hail storm’s impact on blueberry crop
This year's blueberry season began with a devastating hail storm in the state.Experts predict busy Atlantic storm season but not like 2020
Forecasters expect yet another busy Atlantic hurricane season this year, but they say it won't be as crazy as 2020.
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WWAY welcomes new Sports Director, Jake Eichstaedt
The WWAY News team officially has a new sports director.Wolfpack and Cavs latest ACC hopefuls at baseball title
The Atlantic Coast Conference's latest chance to win a rare national championship in baseball is down to North Carolina State and Virginia.Carolina’s Brind’Amour wins NHL Coach of the Year
Rod Brind’Amour is the first 'Canes coach to win the awardAlex Bowman inks 2-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports
Alex Bowman has received a two-year contract extension from Hendrick Motorsports.Boat lands big marlin, big check in North Carolina tourney
One big marlin meant one big check for a boat entered in an annual tournament on the North Carolina coast.Homeruns hit an all-time high in College World Series
Do you like the increase in home runs?Jeff Gordon returns to racing roots by promoting Indy’s dirt race
Retired four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon was back in Indianapolis this week.Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics
Rafael Nadal says he will not play at Wimbledon or at the Tokyo Olympics.
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