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Deputy in hospital after being struck by SUV on Carolina Beach Road
The vehicle is described as a dark in color 2004 Chevy SUV with a missing front headlight and side mirror.UNCW calls fall semester a success, will test students for COVID-19 more frequently in spring
Students at UNCW are getting ready to head home for the holidays as the school watches rising numbers of COVID-19 cases around the country.New Hanover & Topsail changing classes in latest NCHSAA realignment plan
Two Cape Fear area high schools are set to move up a classification after the North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced its first draft for realignment in the next four year cycle.Despite challenges Seaside Chapel Living Nativity open in Carolina Beach
It's been a tough week for Seaside Chapel in Carolina Beach. Last Sunday part of their Living Nativity set came toppling to the ground because of a storm, but with help from the community they were ready for opening night on Friday.Columbus County residents voice mixed opinions on mask-wearing guidelines
As COVID-19 cases rise in Columbus County, health experts are saying it is mostly due to community spread.
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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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New Hanover & Topsail changing classes in latest NCHSAA realignment plan
Two Cape Fear area high schools are set to move up a classification after the North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced its first draft for realignment in the next four year cycle.Changes coming to North Carolina High School football next season
High Schools across the state have yet to take to the football this season, but changes are already on the way for next year.Barefoot returns to the sidelines for UNCW Women’s Basketball
A familiar face is returning to UNCW Athletics. After being away from the program for months, Head Coach Karen Barefoot is back on the sidelines for UNCW Women's Basketball.Bridgewater, Panthers leave Minnesota with frustrating loss
Teddy Bridgewater and the Carolina Panthers had plenty of chances to emerge from Minnesota with a gritty if ugly victory.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).
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Deputy in hospital after being struck by SUV on Carolina Beach Road
The vehicle is described as a dark in color 2004 Chevy SUV with a missing front headlight and side mirror.UNCW calls fall semester a success, will test students for COVID-19 more frequently in spring
Students at UNCW are getting ready to head home for the holidays as the school watches rising numbers of COVID-19 cases around the country.New Hanover & Topsail changing classes in latest NCHSAA realignment plan
Two Cape Fear area high schools are set to move up a classification after the North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced its first draft for realignment in the next four year cycle.Despite challenges Seaside Chapel Living Nativity open in Carolina Beach
It's been a tough week for Seaside Chapel in Carolina Beach. Last Sunday part of their Living Nativity set came toppling to the ground because of a storm, but with help from the community they were ready for opening night on Friday.Columbus County residents voice mixed opinions on mask-wearing guidelines
As COVID-19 cases rise in Columbus County, health experts are saying it is mostly due to community spread.
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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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New Hanover & Topsail changing classes in latest NCHSAA realignment plan
Two Cape Fear area high schools are set to move up a classification after the North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced its first draft for realignment in the next four year cycle.Changes coming to North Carolina High School football next season
High Schools across the state have yet to take to the football this season, but changes are already on the way for next year.Barefoot returns to the sidelines for UNCW Women’s Basketball
A familiar face is returning to UNCW Athletics. After being away from the program for months, Head Coach Karen Barefoot is back on the sidelines for UNCW Women's Basketball.Bridgewater, Panthers leave Minnesota with frustrating loss
Teddy Bridgewater and the Carolina Panthers had plenty of chances to emerge from Minnesota with a gritty if ugly victory.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).
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