MARKING HISTORY: Edwin Anderson
The name Edwin A. Anderson may sound familiar to you. Today, it's the name of Anderson Elementary in Wilmington, but it's also a name you'll find popping up frequently in US Naval history.
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WWAY's Wednesday night sports - May 29
The Wilmington Sharks won their home opener on Wednesday night at Buck Hardee Field. The Sharks are off to a 2-0 start. The Portland Timbers beat the Wilmington Hammerheads in the US Open Cup. UNCW Chancellor Gary Miller plans to announce his decision on Thursday about whether to cut sports programs from the school's athletic department. Plus more!
NC officials: Inmate disappeared from work release
Authorities are searching for an inmate at Lincoln Correctional Center who disappeared from a work release program.
WWAY's Tuesday night sports - May 21
On Tuesday the North Brunswick Scorpions advanced in the state baseball playoffs. Trask advanced in the softball playoffs. Ashley High has a new head basketball coach. NC State football coach Dave Doeren rolled into Wilmington to meet with the Wilmington Wolfpack Club. UNCW racked up at the CAA baseball awards banquet. The Bobcats will be the Hornets soon. Plus more!
WWAY's Monday night sports - May 13
The Brunswick Community College Dolphins won their first Region 10 baseball title on Monday night. The BCC Dolphins beat Lenoir 9-5 in Morehead City to earn an invitation to the national junior college baseball tournament later this month in Oklahoma. Check out our highlights from BCC's win. The Topsail boys tennis season ended on Monday. Tommy Burleson is headed to the NC State Sports Hall of Fame. Plus more!
Commissioners vote to censure Berger, start amotion process
New Hanover County Commissioners voted to censure Commissioner Brian Berger Monday. The Board also voted 3-2 in favor of moving forward with an amotion to remove Berger from his post as commissioner.
WWAY's Thursday night sports - April 18
On Thursday Hoggard defeated Laney in girls high school soccer. The victory vaults the Vikings into first place in the Mideastern Conference. The 2013 NFL regular season schedule is set. The Carolina Panthers will open at home against Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. Plus more!
Country singer to reign over Azalea Festival, McCrory to lead parade
The granddaughter of a Hollywood legend making a name for herself in Nashville, will reign over this year's Azalea Festival. Jennifer Wayne, the granddaughter of John Wayne will serve as Queen Azalea, festival organizers announced this morning.
Kitchen Scoop: Easy zesty potatoes
It might be March, but it sure doesn't feel like spring outside. And as much as we love french fries, we know we'll be on the beach before we know it.
Not to worry though, Alicia Ross has an easy zesty potato recipe with all the good without all the fat in our Kitchen Scoop.
WWAY's Monday night sports - March 18
On Monday UNCW announced that two of Buzz Peterson's assistant coaches will not be returning to the Seahawk bench next season. In the NBA the winning streak for Miami is now 23. It's the second longest in the history of the NBA. Plus more!
Two assistants leave UNCW basketball
The UNCW men's basketball team is looking for two new assistant coaches.
Associate Head Coach Jamie Kachmarik and Assistant Coach Dante Calabria will not return to the staff next season.
All-WWAY Full Court Press Basketball Team - Friday night sports - March 8
On Friday night we unveiled the All-WWAY Full Court Press Basketball Team. It's certainly a prestigious honor to be recognized as one of the top five players in the WWAY viewing area. On Friday UNCW's Keith Rendleman earned All-CAA honors in men's basketball and the UNCW baseball team beat VCU. Plus more!
WWAY's Wednesday night sports - Feb. 20
Keith Rendleman is now the all-time leading rebounder at UNCW. Rendleman broke Brian Rowsom's record in a setback against Old Dominion. In high school hoops conference tournament week continues with a come from behind victory for the Whiteville boys and a decisive win for the Whiteville girls.
UNC Chapel Hill chancellor headed to St. Louis
The chancellor at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill says he's leaving to become provost of Washington University in St. Louis.
KITCHEN SCOOP: Super Bowl chili
The biggest game of all is happening this weekend. And you don't want just the same old snacks while you kick back and watch.
Full text of Pres. Obama's second inaugural address
President Obama's second inaugural address lasted about 19 minutes. Read the full text here.
WWAY's Tuesday night sports - Jan. 15
Russell Dove is the new head football coach at West Bladen High School. Dove replaces Joe Salas who recently left West Bladen in order to take over the football program at Lumberton High School. On Tuesday on WWAY we featured high school wrestling and high school basketball from Wilmington. Plus more!
ONLY ON 3: New techniques battling hearing loss in military, civilians
Our military men and women sometimes return home with scars from combat such as lost limbs, PTSD and brain injuries. But the most common injury among our troops is invisible: Hearing loss. But new doctors are using techniques to cure it.
WWAY's Friday night sports - Dec. 7
Friday night was jam packed with high school hoops in the region. It even included a court dedication ceremony at Laney High School for longtime Laney coaches Fred Lynch and Ruby Sutton. Click the play video icon in order to check out Friday's Full Court Press on WWAY with John Rendleman and Brett Blizzard.
Brunswick County swears in new commissioners, says goodbye to two
'Tis the season for changes, and there are two new faces on the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners. Frank Williams and Pat Sykes were sworn in tonight.
At the same time, one man said goodbye after nearly two decades of service.
NC man found guilty in beheading plot
A North Carolina man serving a 45-year sentence for a terror plot to attack a US Marine base and overseas targets has been found guilty in a murder-for-hire plot to behead witnesses who testified against him.
WWAY's Monday night sports - Oct. 22
On Monday the Ashley boys soccer team won the Mideastern Conference regular season title with a 1-0 shutout win over New Hanover.... On Monday we checked out practice at UNC Asheville. The Bulldogs will be the first opponent for the UNCW men's basketball team in early November.... It's the Giants and Tigers in the World Series.... Plus more !
WWAY's Sunday night sports - Oct. 7
Sunday on WWAY we showcased another loss for the Carolina Panthers. They drop to 1-4 after a setback to Seattle... We checked out volleyball action from UNCW on Sunday... Downtown Wilmington was the place to be for the "Battle In the South V". The mixed martial arts event even featured an unexpected first round knockout in the heavyweight title bout.... Plus more !
Red Cross looking for 'Holiday Mail for Heroes'
The American Red Cross is getting in the Christmas spirit for the military. Instead of sending a letter to Santa, why not send one to a soldier.