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US companies announce plans for gene-edited strawberries
An Idaho company that successfully brought genetically modified potatoes to the market announced an agreement Thursday to help a California-based plant breeding company grow strawberries they say will stay fresh longer and have a longer growing season.Moores Creek National Battlefield to host nighttime candlelight tour
For the first time in four years, Moores Creek National Battlefield will host a candlelight tour in November that will offer visitors a chance to step back in time to learn about life during the American Revolution in 1776.Cooper still hopeful on budget deal with NC Republicans
Entering a second month of active negotiations with lawmakers, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that he was still hopeful they could hammer out a state government budget that he can sign into law.Former North Carolina sheriff indicted on additional charges
A former North Carolina sheriff who was previously accused of threatening to kill a deputy has been indicted on charges of falsifying law enforcement training records, court records showed Wednesday.Eight charged after North Carolina couple kidnapped
Eight people face charges after a North Carolina couple was kidnapped and assaulted, a sheriff’s office said.
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Nor’easter cuts power to over half-million homes, businesses
A nor’easter that battered the Atlantic coast with hurricane-force wind gusts left more than a half-million homes and businesses without power in New England and forced the closure of bridges, ferries and schools in the region Wednesday.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.
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New Hanover soccer completes season sweep of Hoggard
The Wildcats won 2-0 at Scott Braswell Stadium Wednesday.Blackhawks GM resigns, team fined after sexual assault probe
The Chicago Blackhawks mishandled allegations that an assistant coach sexually assaulted a player during the team’s Stanley Cup run in 2010, according to an investigation commissioned by the franchise that cast a shadow over the NHL.ACC considering new headquarters options outside Greensboro
The Atlantic Coast Conference says it is now looking at options for relocating its headquarters outside of its longtime home in Greensboro.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.
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US companies announce plans for gene-edited strawberries
An Idaho company that successfully brought genetically modified potatoes to the market announced an agreement Thursday to help a California-based plant breeding company grow strawberries they say will stay fresh longer and have a longer growing season.Moores Creek National Battlefield to host nighttime candlelight tour
For the first time in four years, Moores Creek National Battlefield will host a candlelight tour in November that will offer visitors a chance to step back in time to learn about life during the American Revolution in 1776.Cooper still hopeful on budget deal with NC Republicans
Entering a second month of active negotiations with lawmakers, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that he was still hopeful they could hammer out a state government budget that he can sign into law.Former North Carolina sheriff indicted on additional charges
A former North Carolina sheriff who was previously accused of threatening to kill a deputy has been indicted on charges of falsifying law enforcement training records, court records showed Wednesday.Eight charged after North Carolina couple kidnapped
Eight people face charges after a North Carolina couple was kidnapped and assaulted, a sheriff’s office said.
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Nor’easter cuts power to over half-million homes, businesses
A nor’easter that battered the Atlantic coast with hurricane-force wind gusts left more than a half-million homes and businesses without power in New England and forced the closure of bridges, ferries and schools in the region Wednesday.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.
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NASCAR
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New Hanover soccer completes season sweep of Hoggard
The Wildcats won 2-0 at Scott Braswell Stadium Wednesday.Blackhawks GM resigns, team fined after sexual assault probe
The Chicago Blackhawks mishandled allegations that an assistant coach sexually assaulted a player during the team’s Stanley Cup run in 2010, according to an investigation commissioned by the franchise that cast a shadow over the NHL.ACC considering new headquarters options outside Greensboro
The Atlantic Coast Conference says it is now looking at options for relocating its headquarters outside of its longtime home in Greensboro.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.
- COMMUNITY
- Home Expo
- Viewers Choice Awards
- Senior Spotlight
- What’s Happening
- Donation Drives & Dropoffs
- The Carolina Beat
- Mom to Mom
- Hooked On Science
- Teacher of the Week
- Live Cape Fear Podcast
- LivingWell
- Extraordinary People Next Door
- Pet Pals
- Seahawk Stories
- Under The Hood
- Health Hacks
- Local Events
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- Senior Expo
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