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CFCC Kicks Off ‘Countdown to College’ Application Nights
In recognition of College Application Week across North Carolina, Cape Fear Community College is launching a series of College Application Nights this week at the College’s Wilmington, Castle Hayne, Burgaw and Surf City locations.Man arrested, charged in downtown Wilmington multi-car pileup
Wilmington Police have arrested and charged Thaddeus Hakeem Boney, 30, of Wilmington in a multi-car crash that happened in downtown Wilmington on October 8.EPA unveils strategy to regulate toxic ‘forever chemicals’
The Biden administration is launching a broad strategy to regulate toxic industrial compounds associated with serious health conditions that are used in products ranging from cookware to carpets and firefighting foams.Woman facing attempted arson charges in incident at Smithfield Foods in Bladen County
A Lumberton woman is facing several charges stemming from an incident at the Smithfield Foods plant in Tar Heel. According to the Bladen County Sheriff's Office, Latasha Rena Bittle, 26, allegedly threw a plastic jug with accelerants onto a break area canopy on October 12.Former Secretary of State Colin Powell dead at 84
Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications,
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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.Tropical Storm Odette forms off mid-Atlantic coast
Tropical Storm Odette has formed off the mid-Atlantic coast and is expected to weaken Saturday night as it approaches eastern Canada.
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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.Vikings out spike Bucs in 4 games
Hoggard was abled to defeat Laney Tuesday night at Sheila Boles Gym.ACC contemplates future home of conference headquarters
Commissioner Jim Phillips said the Atlantic Coast Conference is examining whether its conference headquarters should remain in Greensboro or consider relocating elsewhere.AP source: Gruden out as Raiders coach over offensive emails
It started on Friday when the Wall Street Journal reported that Gruden used a racist term to describe NFL union chief DeMaurice Smith in a 2011 email to former Washington executive Bruce Allen.‘Midnite Madness’ returning to Trask Coliseum
Fans are back in Trask for 2021, and the Seahawks will get a taste of it on Friday.The 5th Quarter October 8, 2021
Week 8 is wrapped up. See the highlights from all the close games in the Cape Fear!
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CFCC Kicks Off ‘Countdown to College’ Application Nights
In recognition of College Application Week across North Carolina, Cape Fear Community College is launching a series of College Application Nights this week at the College’s Wilmington, Castle Hayne, Burgaw and Surf City locations.Man arrested, charged in downtown Wilmington multi-car pileup
Wilmington Police have arrested and charged Thaddeus Hakeem Boney, 30, of Wilmington in a multi-car crash that happened in downtown Wilmington on October 8.EPA unveils strategy to regulate toxic ‘forever chemicals’
The Biden administration is launching a broad strategy to regulate toxic industrial compounds associated with serious health conditions that are used in products ranging from cookware to carpets and firefighting foams.Woman facing attempted arson charges in incident at Smithfield Foods in Bladen County
A Lumberton woman is facing several charges stemming from an incident at the Smithfield Foods plant in Tar Heel. According to the Bladen County Sheriff's Office, Latasha Rena Bittle, 26, allegedly threw a plastic jug with accelerants onto a break area canopy on October 12.Former Secretary of State Colin Powell dead at 84
Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications,
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LATEST WEATHER
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.Tropical Storm Odette forms off mid-Atlantic coast
Tropical Storm Odette has formed off the mid-Atlantic coast and is expected to weaken Saturday night as it approaches eastern Canada.
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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.Vikings out spike Bucs in 4 games
Hoggard was abled to defeat Laney Tuesday night at Sheila Boles Gym.ACC contemplates future home of conference headquarters
Commissioner Jim Phillips said the Atlantic Coast Conference is examining whether its conference headquarters should remain in Greensboro or consider relocating elsewhere.AP source: Gruden out as Raiders coach over offensive emails
It started on Friday when the Wall Street Journal reported that Gruden used a racist term to describe NFL union chief DeMaurice Smith in a 2011 email to former Washington executive Bruce Allen.‘Midnite Madness’ returning to Trask Coliseum
Fans are back in Trask for 2021, and the Seahawks will get a taste of it on Friday.The 5th Quarter October 8, 2021
Week 8 is wrapped up. See the highlights from all the close games in the Cape Fear!
- 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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