Walkathon held to honor the life of Laney High School graduate DJ McLeod
The Cape Fear community came together to honor the life of Laney grad DJ McLeod, who recently died after months of fighting cancer.
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HIGHLIGHTS: NC State and UNCW baseball
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) - Despite rallying in the ninth to force extra innings, UNCW was unable to finish off NC State as the Wolfpack scored three in the top of the 10th inning to top the Seahawks, 11-8, on Tuesday…
Willis Reed, legendary New York Knicks center and Hall of Famer, dies at age 80
Willis Reed has died at age 80.
0 left: March Madness upsets end chase for perfect bracket
(AP) -- The chase for the perfect March Madness bracket will have to wait another year. Again. In a men's tournament that saw a 2 and a 4 seed lose on Day 1, only a relative handful of brackets were still…
WATCH: Half-time show baby race at UNC Chapel Hill
A crowd was delighted as a baby made a dramatic come-from-behind win during a half-time show baby race at North Carolina University on March 14th, footage shows.
Michael Jordan in talks to sell majority stake in Hornets, ESPN reports
Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is in serious talks to sell a majority stake in the franchise
March Madness: Brackets busted! Top teams fall before Day 2
On the tournament's opening day, only four out of 32 teams lost to lower-seeded foes but two of them were big: No. 2 seed Arizona and No. 4 seed Arizona
UPWA returns to Wilmington this weekend
On Saturday, March 18th, the United Pro Wrestling Association (UPWA) is hosting their Meltdown 2023.
UNCW softball bests UNC 6-1
WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Five UNCW hurlers limited North Carolina to one unearned run as the Seahawks powered their way to a 6-1 victory over the Tar Heels in non-conference softball action at Boseman Field on Wednesday night. The Seahawks (9-13)…
UNCW baseball knocks off #10 ECU
WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW's Luke Craig allowed one run over 3.1 innings of relief and Trevor Marsh had two hits and drove in two runs as UNCW topped 11th-ranked East Carolina, 8-5, on Tuesday at Brooks Field. The Seahawks pushed their record to 10-7 overall…
Aaron Rodgers: 'My intention is to play for the New York Jets' in 2023
Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday he intends to play for the New York Jets in 2023 after 18 seasons in Green Bay as the four-time NFL MVP quarterback waits for the Packers to trade him.
Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' Air Jordans could break record for most expensive sneakers ever auctioned
A pair of Air Jordans worn by Michael Jordan in his last championship run with the Chicago Bulls is set to break the record as the most expensive sneakers ever auctioned, Sotheby's said Tuesday.
WATCH: WWAY on-air staff take part in station basketball tournament
The on-air staff at WWAY have a lot of different talents. In honor of the annual NCAA tournament, their basketball skills were put to the test this week.
Cape Fear CC knocks off Brunswick CC in Region 10 championship
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) - Sea Devils Men's Basketball took on the Brunswick Dolphins on Saturday afternoon and were crowned Region 10 Conference Champions at home in the Schwartz Center. Cape Fear (seeded #4 in tournament play) defeated the Dolphins 85-65,…
Panthers trade up for No. 1 pick in 2023 draft
The Carolina Panthers will be getting the overall No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, according to the Panthers.
Syracuse announces Jim Boeheim retires
LELAND, N.C. (WWAY) - Per the school, legendary D1 men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim has announced his retirement after 47 years with the school. Adrian Autry will be the next coach. The team lost today in the first round of…
Seahawks stunned by late Charleston rally in CAA final
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) - UNCW led Charleston by 8 points with just over 6 minutes left. But the gap would close from turnovers over the final stretch, falling 63-58 to the Cougars. The Seahawks end the regular season 24-10, with…
UNCW basketball head coach named finalist for two national awards
UNCW basketball Coach Takayo Siddle has been named a finalist for two national college coaching awards.
UNCW Men's Basketball Team snaps Hofstra's 12-game win streak
Trazarien White had 11 rebounds for the Seahawks (24-9). Maleeck Harden-Hayes and Donovan Newby each added 17 points.
Cancelled car show for hospice patient travels 150 miles to hospital to make it happen
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) - Everyone's hearts were broken on Friday when the car show planned for DJ McLeod had to be canceled because of his health. Lower Cape Fear LifeCare had planned for the recently-graduated Laney student to see the…
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