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Wilmington start-up gets $276K research grant for device to help recovering opioid users
A Wilmington-based start up company has joined the fight against opioid addiction, and celebrated one of its first milestones Thursday.Local seniors to be featured in Wilmington ’60 strong’ Calendar
In a partnership with Wilmington Health, 12 seniors from across the area have been chosen to appear as pin ups in the 2021 Wilmington 60 Strong Calendar.Local protesters march for ‘justice’ and ‘change’ after ruling in Breonna Taylor’s death
There were protests in Louisville and across the country overnight following the ruling in the death of Breonna Taylor. A protest is happening in downtown Wilmington.Trump promoting health care ‘vision’ in swing state NC
President Donald Trump is laying out his health care agenda Thursday amid a global pandemic and growing uncertainty about the future of the Affordable Care Act, the Obama-era law he vowed to replace with a much better plan, but never did.Wilmington VA Clinic provides drive-thru flu vaccines for veterans
Veterans are getting free flu shots at the Wilmington Health Care Clinic, providing a safe and convenient way for them to get the vaccine.
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Bus-size asteroid to zoom by Earth, ducking below satellites
An asteroid the size of a school bus is headed our way, but NASA says the space rock will zoom safely past Earth on Thursday.Tropical Storm Beta forecast to make landfall late Monday
Parts of Texas and Louisiana are bracing for flooding and damaging storm surge as Tropical Storm Beta slowly works its way into a part of the country that's already been drenched and battered during a busy hurricane season.Running out of storm names, Atlantic season goes Greek
Forecasters have run out of traditional names for the Atlantic hurricane season. Wilfred formed on Friday, using the last of the regular names. So an hour later, when another storm popped up, forecasters called it Alpha.Several Brunswick County roads closed due to flooding
Several roads are closed tonight in Brunswick County, because they are impassible due to flooding.Satellites show smoke from US wildfires reaches Europe
Satellite images show that smoke from wildfires in the west of the United States has reached as far as Europe.TWO YEARS AGO: Hurricane Florence drops feet of rain in Cape Fear
Monday marks the two-year anniversary when Hurricane Florence came ashore near Wrightsville Beach.From heat to snow: Rocky Mountains see 60-degree plunge
Summer has come to an abrupt halt in parts of the Rocky Mountains as temperatures reaching into the 90s have plunged by around 60 degrees in less than 24 hours.Tropical Storm Omar forms off North Carolina’s coast
Tropical Storm Omar has formed off the U.S. East Coast as Tropical Storm Nana approaches the coast of Central America.
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Michael Jordan to start own NASCAR team in 2021
NBA legend Michael Jordan will be trying his hand at a new sport soon, NASCAR.Panthers’ McCaffrey out multiple weeks with ankle sprain
Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is expected to miss “multiple weeks” with a high right ankle sprain he sustained in Carolina’s 31-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.Bryson DeChambeau blasts way to U.S. Open title
He added 40 pounds of mass so he could swing faster and harder.Tadej Pogacar wins COVID-defying Tour de France
He became the second-youngest winner of the 117-year-old event.Some NC parents to be allowed at college football games
With those things in mind, the department said it would support colleges and universities developing plans and protocols to allow families to attend the games.Fans return to Bundesliga games for first time since March
No away fans were allowed across the league as strict measures against the coronavirus remained in place.Maui Invitational moving to North Carolina during pandemic
The Maui Invitational is moving to the mainland during the coronavirus pandemic.Heide Trask soccer standout signs letter of intent
The coronavirus pandemic has been tough on high school athletes around the country. Today, however, there was reason to celebrate for one local athlete in the Cape Fear.
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Wilmington start-up gets $276K research grant for device to help recovering opioid users
A Wilmington-based start up company has joined the fight against opioid addiction, and celebrated one of its first milestones Thursday.Local seniors to be featured in Wilmington ’60 strong’ Calendar
In a partnership with Wilmington Health, 12 seniors from across the area have been chosen to appear as pin ups in the 2021 Wilmington 60 Strong Calendar.Local protesters march for ‘justice’ and ‘change’ after ruling in Breonna Taylor’s death
There were protests in Louisville and across the country overnight following the ruling in the death of Breonna Taylor. A protest is happening in downtown Wilmington.Trump promoting health care ‘vision’ in swing state NC
President Donald Trump is laying out his health care agenda Thursday amid a global pandemic and growing uncertainty about the future of the Affordable Care Act, the Obama-era law he vowed to replace with a much better plan, but never did.Wilmington VA Clinic provides drive-thru flu vaccines for veterans
Veterans are getting free flu shots at the Wilmington Health Care Clinic, providing a safe and convenient way for them to get the vaccine.
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Bus-size asteroid to zoom by Earth, ducking below satellites
An asteroid the size of a school bus is headed our way, but NASA says the space rock will zoom safely past Earth on Thursday.Tropical Storm Beta forecast to make landfall late Monday
Parts of Texas and Louisiana are bracing for flooding and damaging storm surge as Tropical Storm Beta slowly works its way into a part of the country that's already been drenched and battered during a busy hurricane season.Running out of storm names, Atlantic season goes Greek
Forecasters have run out of traditional names for the Atlantic hurricane season. Wilfred formed on Friday, using the last of the regular names. So an hour later, when another storm popped up, forecasters called it Alpha.Several Brunswick County roads closed due to flooding
Several roads are closed tonight in Brunswick County, because they are impassible due to flooding.Satellites show smoke from US wildfires reaches Europe
Satellite images show that smoke from wildfires in the west of the United States has reached as far as Europe.TWO YEARS AGO: Hurricane Florence drops feet of rain in Cape Fear
Monday marks the two-year anniversary when Hurricane Florence came ashore near Wrightsville Beach.From heat to snow: Rocky Mountains see 60-degree plunge
Summer has come to an abrupt halt in parts of the Rocky Mountains as temperatures reaching into the 90s have plunged by around 60 degrees in less than 24 hours.Tropical Storm Omar forms off North Carolina’s coast
Tropical Storm Omar has formed off the U.S. East Coast as Tropical Storm Nana approaches the coast of Central America.
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Michael Jordan to start own NASCAR team in 2021
NBA legend Michael Jordan will be trying his hand at a new sport soon, NASCAR.Panthers’ McCaffrey out multiple weeks with ankle sprain
Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is expected to miss “multiple weeks” with a high right ankle sprain he sustained in Carolina’s 31-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.Bryson DeChambeau blasts way to U.S. Open title
He added 40 pounds of mass so he could swing faster and harder.Tadej Pogacar wins COVID-defying Tour de France
He became the second-youngest winner of the 117-year-old event.Some NC parents to be allowed at college football games
With those things in mind, the department said it would support colleges and universities developing plans and protocols to allow families to attend the games.Fans return to Bundesliga games for first time since March
No away fans were allowed across the league as strict measures against the coronavirus remained in place.Maui Invitational moving to North Carolina during pandemic
The Maui Invitational is moving to the mainland during the coronavirus pandemic.Heide Trask soccer standout signs letter of intent
The coronavirus pandemic has been tough on high school athletes around the country. Today, however, there was reason to celebrate for one local athlete in the Cape Fear.
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