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Wilmington, NC
Joined February 2009
Second annual food summit tackles food insecurity in local communities.
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‘It’s not often that you see death coming.' In case you missed it, hear more from our exclusive interview with a survivor of a small plane crash in Columbus County.
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Governor Stein declares state of emergency for Dare and Hyde Counties following back-to-back Nor'easters.
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College students are already feeling the financial pressure of higher education costs, and some University of North Carolina Wilmington students could face another expense as university leaders consider a potential tuition increase.
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North Carolina State Fair food drive supports hunger relief efforts.
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Oscar Mayer Wienermobile makes several stops in the Cape Fear region.
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Jury deliberations underway in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial.
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🚒🚓🚑 FREE BREAKFAST FOR FIRST RESPONDERS! Participating McDonald's restaurants in North Carolina are offering a FREE small breakfast combo on Oct. 28 for National First Responders Day! 🍳☕ 👮 Police officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics qualify. Details 👇
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🚒 NOW HIRING! The Wilmington Fire Department is accepting applications for Fire Engineers and Fire Lieutenants. 📅 Required virtual information sessions: Oct. 26 and 27 ⏰ Application deadline: Nov. 1 Learn more about the openings and how to apply! 👇
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🌊🏀 A powerful survival story and lessons that could save lives! UNCW women's basketball coach Nicole Woods will share her experience as a drowning survivor during a FREE Water Safety Night hosted by the UNCW Yacht Club. 📅 Monday, Oct. 26 | 6–7 p.m. 📍 Cameron Hall, UNCW
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🎃🍬 Looking for some free Halloween fun? Mt. Calvary Center for Leadership Development is hosting a Trunk or Treat event for Wilmington families! 📅 Thursday, Oct. 22 ⏰ 5:30–6:30 p.m. 📍 2709 Market St. More details 👇
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🎷✨ Live jazz beneath the stars! Jazz Under the Stars returns to Ingram Planetarium in Sunset Beach on Nov. 4, featuring AfterHours and guest musician Paul Murtha. 🎺 🌌 The concert begins at 6 p.m., with just 80 tickets available. Find out how to attend! 👇
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🚨 NO CHARGES: Five law enforcement officers involved in an August shooting on Red Cross Street in Wilmington will not face criminal charges. ⚖️ District Attorney Jason Smith announced the decision after reviewing the SBI's investigation. Full details 👇
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The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is making several stops in southeastern North Carolina this week, including appearances in Wilmington, Leland and Camp Lejeune. Click the image for more.
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As early voting continues, Congressman David Rouzer is facing criticism from his opponents for missing recent candidate forums in the Cape Fear. WWAY reached out to his office multiple times seeking answers but received no response.
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Drivers traveling toward Wrightsville Beach should expect possible delays Thursday as the North Carolina Department of Transportation completes scheduled inspections of the Heide Trask Drawbridge. Click the image for more.
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Brunswick Community College has partnered with North Carolina Central University to provide students with additional opportunities to transfer to a four-year university and pursue bachelor's degrees. Click the image for more.
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🏍️👮 Supporting future law enforcement officers! The Blue Knights motorcycle club has donated $1,000 to Brunswick Community College to help students enrolled in its Basic Law Enforcement Training program. Read more 👇
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🚨 BIG JOB NEWS FOR WILMINGTON! 🏭 Corning is investing $585 MILLION to expand its Wilmington optical fiber plant, bringing 414 new jobs over the next five years. 💰 The positions will offer average annual salaries exceeding $85,000. Full details 👇
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"It's not often that you see death coming;" Dustin Davis, a pilot recounts moments before his single-engine plane crashed in Whiteville on Oct. 7. Tune into WWAY tonight at 5 to hear how Davis and his wife walked away miraculously with only minor injuries and whether they will re
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