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Fans support Ashley High School’s girls’ soccer team with watch party

Ashley ended up losing 3 to 2. But Jana Stroehl said -- win or lose, she knows each player gave it their all. 
Emily Andrews,

MONKEY JUNCTION, NC (WWAY) — Ashley High School’s girls’ soccer team competed in the state championship Friday tonight.  In Monkey Junction, many Ashley fans cheered from afar.  At Buffalo Wild Wings off US 421, a watch party was in action for the big game.  After a 2-to-1 win against Chapel Hill High School this week, the girls’ soccer team advanced to a…
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Senator Michael Lee expresses need for legalized medical marijuana

Under the bill, the State's "medical cannabis production commission" would have the authority to grant up to ten licenses to suppliers. 
Emily Andrews,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Lee is a sponsor of Senate Bill 3, also known as the ‘Compassionate Care Act.’  It would allow the use of medical marijuana.  The Senate passed the bill back in March.  Now, the House is debating it.  Under the bill, the State’s “medical cannabis production commission” would have the authority to grant up to ten licenses…
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Chamber of Commerce hosts annual elected official’s appreciation barbecue

It was an opportunity for members of the business community to meet and discuss ways to continue improving the Cape Fear but also a night to thank each other for their hard work and dedication. 
Emily Andrews,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — In downtown Wilmington, at the Chamber of Commerce, there was an annual get-together for those who represent the community.  Friday night was the annual elected official’s appreciation barbecue.  It was an opportunity for members of the business community to meet and discuss ways to continue improving the Cape Fear but also a night to thank each other…
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A ‘State of the River’ forum held in downtown Wilmington

The Cape Fear River watch hosted the second annual conference at union station. 
Emily Andrews,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hundreds gathered in downtown Wilmington to discuss Southeastern North Carolina’s largest ecological asset.  The Cape Fear River watch hosted the second annual conference at union station.  “What an individual can do? I think it’s more of just being aware and listening out for calls to action,” Lilly Santiago, a Cape Fear River Watch intern said.  The…
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Man charged after popular Wilmington store for gamers damaged during break-in

The suspect, Christopher Place, is believed to have been searching for rare and valuable Pokémon cards. 
Emily Andrews,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A popular store for gamers in the Cape Fear was the target of a break-in Tuesday night.  Cape Fear Games, in the 41-hundred block of Oleander Drive, was broken into at around 10:30 p.m., just minutes after employees left for the night.  The suspect, Christopher Place, is believed to have been searching for rare and valuable…
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Groundbreaking held for new hospital in Scotts Hill

Scotts Hill Medical Center will be a 200,000 square foot community hospital that will facilitate outpatient care and serve as a new hub for Novant Health Cancer Institute. 
Emily Andrews,

SCOTTS HILL, NC (WWAY) — Novant Health is taking another step in expanding its service in the Cape Fear. A groundbreaking was held today for a new a hospital and medical building in Scotts Hill.  It’s expected to significantly grow care options north of Wilmington.   Scotts Hill Medical Center will be a 200,000 square foot community hospital that will…

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Documents show preliminary budget costs of proposed Leland baseball stadium

Tanner Blue,

  LELAND, NC (WWAY) — In a document we obtained from the Town of Leland, a budget projection for the stadium is coming in at more than $117 million. The report, prepared by Jones Petrie Rafinski Architects, includes estimated costs for different needs to build the stadium and entertainment plaza. Among the items listed, $63 million for the stadium and…