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58 year old man drowns at Fort Fisher over the weekend

A 58-year-old man died at Fort Fisher after trying to rescue children swimming in the ocean
Conor Doherty,

FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) —  A 58-year-old man died at Fort Fisher after trying to rescue children swimming in the ocean. The Kure Beach Fire Department and Ocean Rescue assisted in the rescue on Saturday, July 1st. Life-saving measures were performed in the water and on land but were unsuccessful. Overall, rip currents remained moderate to high across the Cape…
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Williston HS holds legacy graduation for Classes of 1969 and 1970

Over 50 years after they last attended the school, the Williston High School classes of 1969 and 1970 held a legacy graduation at the school on Saturday, July 1st
Conor Doherty,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Normally, high school students only have to wait 4 years to graduate. However, for a group of over 150 people, the wait lasted decades. Over 50 years after they last attended the school, the Williston High School classes of 1969 and 1970 held a legacy graduation at the school on Saturday, July 1st. Those 2 classes…
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Experimental Aircraft Association chapter holds 4th of July fly-in and classic car event

On Saturday, July 1st, Chapter 297 of the Experimental Aircraft Association held a fly-in event at Stag Air Park in Burgaw
Conor Doherty,

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — The 4th of July might still be a few days away but one organization began its celebrations early. On Saturday, July 1st, Chapter 297 of the Experimental Aircraft Association held a fly-in event at Stag Air Park in Burgaw. The chapter usually holds this event twice a year in the spring and fall, but this year,…
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Local students react to SCOTUS decision on student loan forgiveness

The court's decision prevents the creation of a program designed to deliver up to $20,000 of relief for millions of student borrowers
Conor Doherty,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A landmark decision by the Supreme Court on Friday, June 30th will block President Joe Biden’s plan for student loan forgiveness. The court’s decision prevents the creation of a program designed to deliver up to $20,000 of relief for millions of student borrowers. An interest-free payment pause on federal student loans was implemented in March 2020…
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Carolina Beach kicks off 4th of July celebrations

Carolina Beach held its Independence Day Fireworks by the Sea and Boardwalk Blast on the evening of Friday, June 30th
Conor Doherty,

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The upcoming 4th of July celebration is just days away and already, some local communities have started celebrating. Carolina Beach held its Independence Day Fireworks by the Sea and Boardwalk Blast on the evening of Friday, June 30th. While part of the beach was closed to make space for the fireworks display, many arrived early…
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Dr. Hubert Eaton’s house recognized as local Historic Landmark

The house Dr. Hubert Eaton lived in, 1406 Orange Street, is now a local Historic Landmark
Conor Doherty,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — More than 20 years after his passing, the contributions one man made to the city of Wilmington has been memorialized forever. The house Dr. Hubert Eaton lived in, 1406 Orange Street, is now a local Historic Landmark. A national championship winner in tennis, Eaton was the coach and mentor of Althea Gibson, the first African-American woman…
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The ‘Bo Heroes Mobile’ makes a pit stop in Wilmington

Marion Caldwell,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — There was a welcome surprise for first responders in our area today.  Bojangles partnered with “Folds of Freedom” to bring free chicken and biscuits to service members and first responders.  They’re doing the new initiative across 15 cities.  The service is part of an annual trip the company takes to military bases around the country.   The patriotic…

John LeFebvre
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Novant Health volunteer receives President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Tanner Blue,

BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — President Joe Biden has recognized a Brunswick County man for his years of service volunteering at a local hospital. We’re talking about more than four thousand hours of volunteering. 75-year-old John LeFebvre volunteers at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center and he’s put in quite a few hours:4,163 hours to be exact. A number so high that…