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Oak Island Lighthouse to replace beacon for first time in more than 60 years
The Oak Island Lighthouse is set to get an updated look. It was built in 1958 and was once the brightest lighthouse in the country.Bald Head Island officers fired in 2014 awarded $700k in lawsuit
A federal judge has sided with four former Bald Head Island Public Safety Officers who filed a lawsuit after they were fired six years ago.NC audit questions monitoring of virus funds for education
State Auditor Beth Wood's office says North Carolina’s education department has failed to monitor sufficiently whether over $140 million in federal coronavirus relief money was used properly or met its intended purposes.Mayor declares Thursday as ACCESS of Wilmington Day
Mayor Bill Saffo has declared Thursday as ACCESS of Wilmington Day.Lu Mil Vineyard brightens Bladen County with annual Christmas light show
Lu Mil Vineyard is lighting up the night with their annual Festival of Lights.
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SpaceX launches 2nd crew, regular station crew flights begin
Four astronauts are in orbit and on their way to the International Space Station. Their launch Sunday night by SpaceX kicks off regular crew flights from the U.S.Tropical Storm Iota forms, could follow Eta’s deadly path
Tropical Storm Iota formed Friday in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Central America.Firefighters rescue 143 people after NC charter school evacuated due to heavy flooding
Heavy flooding caused a Charter school in northeast Charlotte to evacuate Thursday as heavy rain and storms rolled through the area.Eta remains a tropical storm as Florida prepares for 2nd hit
Eta has remained a tropical storm as it prepares to skirt past the heavily populated Tampa Bay region in Florida.Hurricanes stay stronger longer after landfall than in past
A new study finds that hurricanes are staying stronger longer after striking land than they did decades ago, and that means more destruction inland.Buggy and muggy: Warm weather keeps insects around longer than usual
Temperatures around the Cape Fear have been well above average most of this month, but the thermometer isn't the only thing running higher than it should be this time of year.Eta expected to be hurricane and strike Florida Keys
A strengthening Tropical Storm Eta cut across Cuba on Sunday, and forecasters say it's likely to be a hurricane before hitting the Florida Keys Sunday night or Monday.Local meteorologist deployed to give forecasts for firefighters fighting wildfires
A local meteorologist is currently deployed out west to provide weather forecasts for firefighters fighting the wildfires in Colorado.
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Bridgewater, Panthers leave Minnesota with frustrating loss
Teddy Bridgewater and the Carolina Panthers had plenty of chances to emerge from Minnesota with a gritty if ugly victory.UNCW Women’s Basketball rides newcomers to win over Norfolk State
It didn't take long for UNCW's newcomers to make an impact in a game situation as the group combined to score 41 points with 38 rebounds in the Seahawks' 67-47 victory over Norfolk State in both teams' season opener at Trask Coliseum on Wednesday afternoon.Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60
Maradona was among the best players in history and led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity. He was 60.ACC men’s basketball tournament coming back to Greensboro in 2021
The 2021 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament will be held at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro from March 9 until March 13, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced Tuesday.Laney volleyball beats New Hanover for the first time since 2017
The Laney Buccaneers jumped out to the early lead over New Hanover on Monday night and finished off the match in four sets (25-17, 26-24, 9-25, 26-24).Walker wins first NFL start as Panthers blank Lions 20-0
P.J. Walker threw for 258 yards and a touchdown in his first NFL start.Gordon Hayward signs with Hornets
Hayward's agreement with the Hornets is reportedly a four-year, $120 million deal.No. 4 Clemson at Florida State postponed hours before start
Medical personnel from both schools could not agree it was safe to play Saturday. A person with knowledge of the situation told the AP that Clemson was informed of a positive test Friday after traveling to Tallahassee.
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Oak Island Lighthouse to replace beacon for first time in more than 60 years
The Oak Island Lighthouse is set to get an updated look. It was built in 1958 and was once the brightest lighthouse in the country.Bald Head Island officers fired in 2014 awarded $700k in lawsuit
A federal judge has sided with four former Bald Head Island Public Safety Officers who filed a lawsuit after they were fired six years ago.NC audit questions monitoring of virus funds for education
State Auditor Beth Wood's office says North Carolina’s education department has failed to monitor sufficiently whether over $140 million in federal coronavirus relief money was used properly or met its intended purposes.Mayor declares Thursday as ACCESS of Wilmington Day
Mayor Bill Saffo has declared Thursday as ACCESS of Wilmington Day.Lu Mil Vineyard brightens Bladen County with annual Christmas light show
Lu Mil Vineyard is lighting up the night with their annual Festival of Lights.
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SpaceX launches 2nd crew, regular station crew flights begin
Four astronauts are in orbit and on their way to the International Space Station. Their launch Sunday night by SpaceX kicks off regular crew flights from the U.S.Tropical Storm Iota forms, could follow Eta’s deadly path
Tropical Storm Iota formed Friday in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Central America.Firefighters rescue 143 people after NC charter school evacuated due to heavy flooding
Heavy flooding caused a Charter school in northeast Charlotte to evacuate Thursday as heavy rain and storms rolled through the area.Eta remains a tropical storm as Florida prepares for 2nd hit
Eta has remained a tropical storm as it prepares to skirt past the heavily populated Tampa Bay region in Florida.Hurricanes stay stronger longer after landfall than in past
A new study finds that hurricanes are staying stronger longer after striking land than they did decades ago, and that means more destruction inland.Buggy and muggy: Warm weather keeps insects around longer than usual
Temperatures around the Cape Fear have been well above average most of this month, but the thermometer isn't the only thing running higher than it should be this time of year.Eta expected to be hurricane and strike Florida Keys
A strengthening Tropical Storm Eta cut across Cuba on Sunday, and forecasters say it's likely to be a hurricane before hitting the Florida Keys Sunday night or Monday.Local meteorologist deployed to give forecasts for firefighters fighting wildfires
A local meteorologist is currently deployed out west to provide weather forecasts for firefighters fighting the wildfires in Colorado.
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Bridgewater, Panthers leave Minnesota with frustrating loss
Teddy Bridgewater and the Carolina Panthers had plenty of chances to emerge from Minnesota with a gritty if ugly victory.UNCW Women’s Basketball rides newcomers to win over Norfolk State
It didn't take long for UNCW's newcomers to make an impact in a game situation as the group combined to score 41 points with 38 rebounds in the Seahawks' 67-47 victory over Norfolk State in both teams' season opener at Trask Coliseum on Wednesday afternoon.Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60
Maradona was among the best players in history and led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity. He was 60.ACC men’s basketball tournament coming back to Greensboro in 2021
The 2021 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament will be held at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro from March 9 until March 13, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced Tuesday.Laney volleyball beats New Hanover for the first time since 2017
The Laney Buccaneers jumped out to the early lead over New Hanover on Monday night and finished off the match in four sets (25-17, 26-24, 9-25, 26-24).Walker wins first NFL start as Panthers blank Lions 20-0
P.J. Walker threw for 258 yards and a touchdown in his first NFL start.Gordon Hayward signs with Hornets
Hayward's agreement with the Hornets is reportedly a four-year, $120 million deal.No. 4 Clemson at Florida State postponed hours before start
Medical personnel from both schools could not agree it was safe to play Saturday. A person with knowledge of the situation told the AP that Clemson was informed of a positive test Friday after traveling to Tallahassee.
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