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Law enforcement increases patrols at Wilmington park following shooting
People are returning to a popular Wilmington park and law enforcement is stepping up patrols where shots rang out Wednesday evening on a basketball court.NCDHHS says 50% of NC adults vaccinated against COVID-19
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says more than 50% of adults 18 and older in the state have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.Part of River Road closed due to gas leak in New Hanover County
A portion of River Road in New Hanover County is closed due to a gas leak.Hoggard High’s spirit rocks repainted after controversial statements appear on it
Controversial statements recently painted on the spirit rock at Hoggard High School in Wilmington raised concerns for some parents, which were brought up during a school board meeting this week.Sheriff: Army trainee arrested after hijacking school bus in South Carolina
A Fort Jackson trainee is in custody after allegedly hijacking a South Carolina elementary school bus with 18 children on board, authorities said.
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Alabama recalls 2011 tornado outbreak that killed hundreds
Alabama is marking the 10th anniversary of a horrific tornado outbreak that killed more than 250 people statewide.Pink Supermoon to light up tonight’s sky
Take a look outside Monday evening and you can catch a glimpse of a pink supermoon.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.
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PGA Tour heads to Quail Hollow, Champions gets first major
Quail Hollow gets another strong field for the Wells Fargo Championship.Local soccer teams keep their seasons alive after round one of the state tournament
Close contests were the name of the game on Monday night during the first round of the NCHSAA State soccer tournament. Four local teams picked up wins to advance to the second round on Wednesday night.Five Cape Fear area softball teams keep their titles hopes alive after round one
Round one of the NCHSAA state softball playoffs wrapped up and five teams from the Cape Fear are left still fighting for a championship. Pender, East Columbus, Topsail, Laney, and Hoggard all picked up round one wins on Monday night.UNCW Men’s Tennis prepared for the NCAA Tournament after winning 7th CAA title
It was a weekend to remember for the UNCW Men's Tennis team. The Seahawks won their 7th CAA championship taking down William & Mary in the title match, 4-3. It was UNCW's first conference title since the 2018 season.‘A tremendous honor’: Trot Nixon to be inducted in NC Sports Hall of Fame
Former MLB player and Wilmington resident Trot Nixon has been recognized for his athletic achievements.Bobby Unser, Indy 500 champ in great racing family, dies
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser has died. He died of natural causes at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Sunday.Medina Spirit gives Bob Baffert record 7th Kentucky Derby win
The Derby went off this year in front of about 51,000 spectators. That's about 100,000 fewer than usual.Manchester United’s game off after fans storm stadium in protest
Long-running anger against the club’s owners, the Glazer family, has boiled over after they were part of the failed attempt to take United into a European Super League.
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Law enforcement increases patrols at Wilmington park following shooting
People are returning to a popular Wilmington park and law enforcement is stepping up patrols where shots rang out Wednesday evening on a basketball court.NCDHHS says 50% of NC adults vaccinated against COVID-19
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says more than 50% of adults 18 and older in the state have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.Part of River Road closed due to gas leak in New Hanover County
A portion of River Road in New Hanover County is closed due to a gas leak.Hoggard High’s spirit rocks repainted after controversial statements appear on it
Controversial statements recently painted on the spirit rock at Hoggard High School in Wilmington raised concerns for some parents, which were brought up during a school board meeting this week.Sheriff: Army trainee arrested after hijacking school bus in South Carolina
A Fort Jackson trainee is in custody after allegedly hijacking a South Carolina elementary school bus with 18 children on board, authorities said.
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Alabama recalls 2011 tornado outbreak that killed hundreds
Alabama is marking the 10th anniversary of a horrific tornado outbreak that killed more than 250 people statewide.Pink Supermoon to light up tonight’s sky
Take a look outside Monday evening and you can catch a glimpse of a pink supermoon.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.
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PGA Tour heads to Quail Hollow, Champions gets first major
Quail Hollow gets another strong field for the Wells Fargo Championship.Local soccer teams keep their seasons alive after round one of the state tournament
Close contests were the name of the game on Monday night during the first round of the NCHSAA State soccer tournament. Four local teams picked up wins to advance to the second round on Wednesday night.Five Cape Fear area softball teams keep their titles hopes alive after round one
Round one of the NCHSAA state softball playoffs wrapped up and five teams from the Cape Fear are left still fighting for a championship. Pender, East Columbus, Topsail, Laney, and Hoggard all picked up round one wins on Monday night.UNCW Men’s Tennis prepared for the NCAA Tournament after winning 7th CAA title
It was a weekend to remember for the UNCW Men's Tennis team. The Seahawks won their 7th CAA championship taking down William & Mary in the title match, 4-3. It was UNCW's first conference title since the 2018 season.‘A tremendous honor’: Trot Nixon to be inducted in NC Sports Hall of Fame
Former MLB player and Wilmington resident Trot Nixon has been recognized for his athletic achievements.Bobby Unser, Indy 500 champ in great racing family, dies
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser has died. He died of natural causes at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Sunday.Medina Spirit gives Bob Baffert record 7th Kentucky Derby win
The Derby went off this year in front of about 51,000 spectators. That's about 100,000 fewer than usual.Manchester United’s game off after fans storm stadium in protest
Long-running anger against the club’s owners, the Glazer family, has boiled over after they were part of the failed attempt to take United into a European Super League.
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