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‘It’s different’: Short lines, no crowds for dozens of shoppers this Black Friday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Despite the push to shop online this year, some big name stores in Wilmington opened their doors early Friday morning. It...Agencies fight structure fire in Leland
Leland Fire/Rescue posted on their Facebook page that they are assisting the Winnabow volunteer fire company in putting out a fire on Town Creek Road in the area of Fennis Farm Road.A slow night for Cape Fear businesses leading up to Black Friday
Thanksgiving has wrapped up across the Cape Fear and it was a slower than day for both local and retail businesses.‘It’s a sacrifice but that’s part of the job’: How first responders celebrate Thanksgiving on the job
On Thanksgiving, many people spend time with their families, cooking, eating and being together. However, not everyone gets to do so, and are instead spending the holiday with their second families.Several welcome Christmas on Thanksgiving Day by buying Christmas trees
For some Thanksgiving is the start of Christmas and people wasted no time getting into the holiday spirit, spending the day at Barr Evergreens in Wilmington finding their perfect tree.
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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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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.UNCW Men’s Basketball set to begin the year in Asheville
The college basketball season is upon us, as teams from across the country hit the floor next week. Under first year head coach Takayo Siddle the UNCW men will be looking for a fast start.
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‘It’s different’: Short lines, no crowds for dozens of shoppers this Black Friday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Despite the push to shop online this year, some big name stores in Wilmington opened their doors early Friday morning. It...Agencies fight structure fire in Leland
Leland Fire/Rescue posted on their Facebook page that they are assisting the Winnabow volunteer fire company in putting out a fire on Town Creek Road in the area of Fennis Farm Road.A slow night for Cape Fear businesses leading up to Black Friday
Thanksgiving has wrapped up across the Cape Fear and it was a slower than day for both local and retail businesses.‘It’s a sacrifice but that’s part of the job’: How first responders celebrate Thanksgiving on the job
On Thanksgiving, many people spend time with their families, cooking, eating and being together. However, not everyone gets to do so, and are instead spending the holiday with their second families.Several welcome Christmas on Thanksgiving Day by buying Christmas trees
For some Thanksgiving is the start of Christmas and people wasted no time getting into the holiday spirit, spending the day at Barr Evergreens in Wilmington finding their perfect tree.
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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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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.UNCW Men’s Basketball set to begin the year in Asheville
The college basketball season is upon us, as teams from across the country hit the floor next week. Under first year head coach Takayo Siddle the UNCW men will be looking for a fast start.
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