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Steinhauer nets hat trick, but WCA draws Coastal Christian 3-3
In a battle of two talented teams, a 3-3 draw was the result between Coastal Christian and hosting WCA on Friday.
Hoggard wins rematch against Ashley 3-1 in battle of top 2 teams
After falling 4-1 earlier this season, Hoggard girls soccer evened their season series with Ashley following a 3-1 home win on Friday.
NHSO investigating road rage incident that escalated into a shooting
The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is investigating a road rage incident that escalated into a shooting, resulting in a female driver being struck.
80+ Cape Fear veterans to take part in Honor Flight Saturday
More than 80 veterans from across the Cape Fear are set to take flight Saturday as part of the annual Honor Flight.
Wilmington community taking part in 'Azalea Festival Downtown Impact Survey'
Downtown Wilmington Incorporated released the Azalea Festival Downtown Impact Survey to collect feedback about the azalea festival and how it affects downtown Wilmington.
Woman arrested on DWI charges in Columbus County
The Columbus County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman on cocaine and DWI charges for allegedly driving with a child in the car.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year, pleaded not guilty Friday to all federal charges against him in the case.
Special Olympics Spring Games held at Ashley High School
These events are specially designed to give all students—regardless of ability—a chance to compete and have fun.
Proposed NC bill seeks to provide free breakfast in public schools
Educators, and advocates gathered in Wilmington for a town hall to discuss the proposed legislation and how it could impact local families.
Grammy winning artist Maren Morris announces show at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Maren Morris is coming to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater later this year.
ICE is reversing termination of legal status for international students around US, lawyer says
The federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S., a government lawyer said Friday.
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch collecting coastal residents’ feedback with survey
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch is collecting coastal residents' perspectives on PFAS and heavy metals contamination and oyster consumption through a new public survey.
Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, was sentenced Friday to over seven years in prison, sobbing as he heard his punishment.
FBI director says a judge accused of helping someone evade immigration agents has been arrested
The FBI on Friday arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the Republican president’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
Brunswick County intersection to become all-way stop
A Brunswick County intersection will be converted to an all-way stop next week to improve safety.
Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US
Whooping cough cases are rising, and doctors are bracing for yet another tough year.
Canadians put off by Trump's bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer US visits
Trump’s attacks on Canada’s economy and threats to make it the 51st state have infuriated Canadians, who are canceling trips to the U.S. in big numbers.
Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens fire
A man set a bonfire using wooden pallets in New Jersey's Pine Barrens and left them without fully extinguishing the blaze, sparking a quick-moving wildfire with smoke affecting air quality in the New York City area, authorities said Thursday.
Families gather for 35th Annual Wilmington Earth Day Festival
Although Earth Day was Tuesday April 22nd, the 35th annual Wilmington Earth Day Festival was held at Long Leaf Park Saturday afternoon.
Leland’s Spring Art Market draws crowd to celebrate local creativity
Saturday many people gathered at the Leland Cultural Arts Center for the free Spring Art Market.
"The Wall that Heals" holds ceremony for those affected by Agent Orange
The Wall that Heals is a 3-quarter size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The replica travels throughout the country, and since arriving in Whiteville earlier this week, hundreds have come to see it.
NHSO investigating road rage incident that escalated into a shooting
The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is investigating a road rage incident that escalated into a shooting, resulting in a female driver being struck.
80+ Cape Fear veterans to take part in Honor Flight Saturday
More than 80 veterans from across the Cape Fear are set to take flight Saturday as part of the annual Honor Flight.
Wilmington community taking part in 'Azalea Festival Downtown Impact Survey'
Downtown Wilmington Incorporated released the Azalea Festival Downtown Impact Survey to collect feedback about the azalea festival and how it affects downtown Wilmington.
Woman arrested on DWI charges in Columbus County
The Columbus County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman on cocaine and DWI charges for allegedly driving with a child in the car.
Special Olympics Spring Games held at Ashley High School
These events are specially designed to give all students—regardless of ability—a chance to compete and have fun.
Proposed NC bill seeks to provide free breakfast in public schools
Educators, and advocates gathered in Wilmington for a town hall to discuss the proposed legislation and how it could impact local families.
Grammy winning artist Maren Morris announces show at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Maren Morris is coming to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater later this year.
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch collecting coastal residents’ feedback with survey
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch is collecting coastal residents' perspectives on PFAS and heavy metals contamination and oyster consumption through a new public survey.
Brunswick County intersection to become all-way stop
A Brunswick County intersection will be converted to an all-way stop next week to improve safety.
'When one door closes, another opens:' Former St. Mary health clinic is set to open its new location
he New Hanover Outreach Clinic held tours Thursday evening, showing off its new location. This comes after the clinc was evicted operating at the Basilica in St. Mary's on Ann St.
Giving with a twist: The United Way holds its semi-annual Spring Trike Race
The semi-annual fundraising event was held Thursday afternoon at the Eagle's Dare on N. Third St. in Wilmington. Different teams lined up in the parking lot and did a relay race on tricycles.
New commercial kitchen soon to open at MLK Jr Community Center
Construction is underway for a new commercial kitchen at the Martin Luther King Junior Community Center in Wilmington.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hosting National Work Zone Awareness Week
The summer tourist season typically begins in early June, and that means millions of Americans will be driving to their vacation destination.
Brunswick County first responders hold mass casualty training exercise
The drill, held at the Middleton Park Complex, is a joint effort between Brunswick County EMS and the Oak Island Fire Department.
"100 Summers of Style" exhibit at Fort Fisher Historic Site
“100 Summers of Style” is a temporary display that takes visitors through decades of swimwear fashion, from the 1920s to the 1980s.
Memorial service to be held Saturday for Sunny Point fire chief
Chief drew says the Southport Fire Department will hold a memorial service for Scott at fire department HQ on North Howe Street in Southport Saturday at 10 a.m.
Local boutique owner turns to Facebook after finding snake in store
"Several people offering to help me relocate the snake and handle it, and I was very lucky because I was not equipped.”
Election officials from across the US meet to consider Trump's order overhauling election operations
State and local election officials from across the country are meeting Thursday to consider President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks major changes to how elections are run, the first time those in charge of the nation's voting will formally gather to weigh in on its implications.
Federal judge blocks ballot review in NC Supreme Court race
There is a new chapter in the still-undecided race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Wastewater samples show Mpox virus particles not previously found in NC
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has an alert about Mpox virus in the state. The virus was formerly known as monkeypox.
Coworkers remember victim of deadly hit and run on Wrightsville Avenue
Just after midnight on April 12th, Wilmington Police say they responded to the 5100 block of Wrightsville Avenue.
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick
Duke star Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick.
North Carolina Senate passes budget plan, moves to house
North Carolina Senate Republicans have advanced a two-year budget for the ninth-largest state that spends less than what Democratic Gov. Josh Stein requested and goes heavy on lowering taxes for state residents.
The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra is welcoming a new musical director
The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra is welcoming a new musical director
North Carolina woman wins top prize in a new lottery game
A bad day at work turned around quickly for Linda Boykin of Clinton when she won the first $200,000 top prize in a new lottery game.
North Carolina Supreme Court rules most challenged ballots must stay in election count
Some of these voters will still get a chance to provide a photo identification so that their choice in the race will remain counted, the court's prevailing order said.
New Bill proposes funding for potential presidential library honoring Donald Trump at UNC Pembroke
A new bill introduced by North Carolina lawmakers is sparking conversation in the Sandhills.
NC Supreme Court temporarily halts ruling on contested ballots in tight race for seat on court
North Carolina's Supreme Court temporarily halted enforcement on Monday of an appeals court decision in favor of the Republican candidate in a close and unresolved November election for a seat on the state's highest court.
Duke's basketball player could be impacted by State Department ruling on South Sudan passport holders
Duke men's basketball player Khaman Maluach is among those who could be impacted by the State Department's ruling around South Sudanese passport holders in the US.
North Carolina judges side with Republican colleague in close Supreme Court election
A North Carolina appeals court sided Friday with the trailing Republican candidate in an extremely close state Supreme Court election, a ruling that could flip the result of the nation’s only 2024 race that is still undecided.
Gov. Josh Stein reflects on his first 100 days in office
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein will reach his first 100 days in office later this month. WWAY sat down with him to talk about his job so far.
North Carolina Senate Republicans pick Lee as next majority leader
North Carolina Senate Republicans chose a new majority leader on Tuesday, elevating a veteran lawmaker who's won close swing-district races to a top position in the chamber's GOP caucus.
North Carolina radio station was a critical lifeline after Hurricane Helene. Then it became the voice of recovery.
When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina last September, a local radio station played a critical role in keeping residents informed. Their work didn't stop there.
A night of art and awards at Wilmington’s Annual Art Show
The exhibition will run through Sunday, April 6th, at the Hannah Block Historic U.S.O. Community Arts Center.
NC Republicans introduce 'bathroom bill' years after HB2 boycotts
Senate Bill 516 called the Women's Safety and Protection Act would require that all bathrooms in public schools and other facilities only be used by one biological sex at a time.
Public input meeting held for North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
The state's Division of Marine Fisheries is trying to develop a new amendment on more access to recreational flounder fishing. They held a public input meeting in Wilmington on Thursday night.
16-year-old TikTok influencer from North Carolina with over 1 million followers dies
A popular teenage TikTok influencer has died at the age of 16. Joshua Blackledge died at home on March 18, according to an obituary shared by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home of Morehead City, North Carolina.
ICE is reversing termination of legal status for international students around US, lawyer says
The federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S., a government lawyer said Friday.
Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, was sentenced Friday to over seven years in prison, sobbing as he heard his punishment.
FBI director says a judge accused of helping someone evade immigration agents has been arrested
The FBI on Friday arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the Republican president’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hosting National Work Zone Awareness Week
The summer tourist season typically begins in early June, and that means millions of Americans will be driving to their vacation destination.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now
The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.
Wall Street leaps nearly 3% as markets worldwide rally
U.S. stocks are leaping Wednesday as a worldwide rally comes back around to Wall Street following updates from President Donald Trump about his plans for the Federal Reserve and his trade war that investors found encouraging.
Seniors lost $4.8 billion to scammers in 2024: FBI
Seniors lost $4.8 billion in 2024 to scammers, according to a report released Wednesday by the FBI.
Local bike shop faces higher prices after Trump's tariffs
Tariffs put in place by Trump Administration are beginning to affect small businesses—including some in the Cape Fear.
RFK Jr. plans to phase out eight artificial dyes from the US food supply
U.S. health officials said they plan to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial colors from the nation's food supply, triggering an overhaul of scores of brightly hued products on American store shelves.
Advanced cancers returned to prepandemic levels, according to a reassuring report
Many Americans were forced to postpone cancer screenings — colonoscopies, mammograms and lung scans — for several months in 2020 as COVID-19 overwhelmed doctors and hospitals.
Delta plane engine catches fire at Orlando airport, passengers evacuate on slides
A Delta passenger jet caught fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport Monday and passengers had to evacuate via the emergency slides, the Federal Aviation Authority said Monday.
Google faces off with US government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly case
Google confronts an existential threat Monday as the U.S. government tries to break up the company as punishment for turning its revolutionary search engine into a ruthless monopoly.
Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother where he shared similar details of a March military airstrike against Yemen’s Houthi militants that were sent in another chain with top Trump administration leaders, The New York Times reported.
Former President Bill Clinton returns to Oklahoma City 30 years after the bombing
Thirty years after the deadliest homegrown attack in U.S. history, former President Bill Clinton returned to Oklahoma City on Saturday to remember the people who were killed and comfort those affected by the bombing.
Shooting rampage at Florida State that left two dead lasted less than five minutes, police say
Students stood in prayer circles and piled balloons, candles and teddy bears along a sidewalk Friday near Florida State University’s student union where two people were shot and killed and six others were wounded during a rampage lasting less five minutes.
US strikes on a Yemeni oil port kill 74 people, Houthis say, in deadliest attack of Trump campaign
U.S. airstrikes targeting an oil port held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed 74 people and wounded 171 others, the group said Friday, in the deadliest known attack under President Donald Trump’s new military campaign against the Iranian-backed faction.
2 people were killed and at least 5 wounded in Florida State shooting
An active shooter was reported Thursday on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee, according to the school's alert system.
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate'
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that children in the U.S. are being diagnosed with autism at an “alarming rate,” promising on Wednesday to conduct exhaustive studies to identify any environmental factors that may cause the developmental disorder.
Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. relishing chance to photograph Masters
But hey, it's Masters week, and the Hall of Fame baseball player simply couldn’t pass up the rare opportunity to work as a photographer for Masters.com, taking pictures of golf’s biggest stars like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Phil Mickelson on perhaps the sport’s most picturesque stage.
Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year's Easter spread
With egg prices stubbornly high, the internet has offered up a host of alternatives, with crafters painting rocks and influencers dyeing everything from marshmallows to potatoes.
Russian strike on Kyiv kills at least 12 in biggest attack on Ukrainian capital since last summer
Russia pounded Kyiv with an hourslong barrage of missiles and drones Thursday, killing at least 12 people in its deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital since July and drawing a rare rebuke of Moscow from U.S. President Donald Trump just as peace efforts were coming to a head.
Boston Marathon and city insist all are welcome. But some runners say politics will keep them home
The Boston Marathon and Mayor Michelle Wu insisted on Friday that international runners and other foreign visitors remain welcome in the city and said there is no evidence that travel for this year’s race has fallen off in the face of increased border scrutiny.
China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%
China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown.
American YouTuber who left a Diet Coke can for a reclusive tribe on an island is arrested in India
Indian police have arrested a 24-year-old American Youtuber who visited an off-limits island in the Indian ocean and left an offering of a Diet Coke can and a coconut in an attempt to make contact with an isolated tribe known for attacking intruders.
A behind-the-scenes look at Nintendo Switch 2
NEW YORK (AP) — Nintendo's Switch 2 is bigger and better than its predecessor of eight years past as the video game developer pushes to bring its brand into “a new era" where social experiences are at the forefront. The…
Trump has dubbed April 2 'Liberation Day' for his tariffs. Here's what to expect
As the trade wars launched by U.S. President Donald Trump continue to escalate, all eyes are on Wednesday.
Doctor cites the pope's 'surprising improvement' after surviving life-threatening crises
Pope Francis has shown ‘’a truly surprising improvement’’ since returning to the Vatican to convalesce after surviving a life-threatening bout with double-pneumonia, the doctor who coordinated the pontiff’s five-week hospitalization said Saturday.
Senate will question US intelligence officials on national security threats after war plans exposed
The Trump administration's top intelligence officials face Congress this week to offer their first testimony in office about the threats facing the United States and tackle urgent questions about the security breach that unfolded when war plans were mistakenly leaked to a journalist.
Pope Francis to make first public appearance on Sunday, the Vatican says
Pope Francis will make his first public appearance on Sunday with a blessing and a wave more than a month after he was admitted into Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
Israel threatens Gaza's residents with "complete destruction" if Hamas doesn't hand over hostages
Israel's defense minister threatened earlier this week to open "the gates of hell" in Gaza if Hamas refuses to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demands, and Israel has been delivering. At least 58 people were killed in a third consecutive night of airstrikes up and down the Palestinian territory, bringing the death toll to an estimated 500 people.
Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off limits to attack. The tentative deal to partially rein in the grinding war came after Russian President Vladimir Putin rebuffed Trump’s push for a full 30-day ceasefire. After a roughly hourlong call with Trump on Wednesday that both leaders said went well, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that “technical” talks in Saudi Arabia this weekend would seek to resolve what types of infrastructure would be protected under the agreement.
Plane crash off Caribbean island kills at least 12 people, including popular Honduran musician Aurelio Martinez
CBS News --- At least 12 people including a popular musician died Monday when a small plane crashed into the Caribbean sea quickly after taking off from the Honduran island of Roatan, officials said. The Lanhsa Airlines plane departed at nightfall from Roatan, one of the central American country's main tourist destinations, headed for the port of La Ceiba on the Honduran mainland.
Polls close in Greenland's capital for parliamentary election as Trump seeks control
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — The polling station in Greenland’s capital closed Tuesday in a parliamentary election that will determine the leaders who will confront U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to take control of the strategically placed Arctic country.
Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump 's threat Tuesday to double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada led the provincial government of Ontario to suspend its planned surcharges on electricity sold to the United States.
FBI joins search for US college student who vanished in Dominican Republic on spring break
The FBI has joined the search for a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student who went missing nearly a week ago while on spring break in the Dominican Republic tourist town of Punta Cana, police said Tuesday.
Women's rights are under attack 30 years after leaders adopted a blueprint for equality, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Thirty years after world leaders adopted a historic blueprint to achieve gender equality, a new United Nations report says women’s and girls’ rights are under attack and gender discrimination remains deeply embedded in economies and societies.
3 Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia in U.K., accused of setting "honeytraps" for targets
(CBS News) ---- Three Bulgarian nationals based in Britain were convicted on Friday by a London jury of spying for Russia on what prosecutors said was "an industrial scale."
Trump says he wrote to Iran leader seeking nuclear negotiations, but Iran says no talks under sanctions
World Trump says he wrote to Iran leader seeking nuclear negotiations, but Iran says no talks under sanctions By Haley Ott March 7, 2025 / 12:40 PM EST / CBS News President Trump has said he sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressing his desire to negotiate over the country's advancing nuclear program. He made the announcement in an interview with Fox Business News, which Fox said was recorded this week. In the interview, Mr. Trump said he sent the letter "yesterday," but the exact timing remained unclear.
Trump says he's considering Russia sanctions and tariffs until ceasefire is reached with Ukraine
Washington (CBS News) — President Trump said Friday that he is "strongly considering" imposing sanctions and tariffs on Russia until it agrees to a ceasefire and peace deal that would halt Moscow's three-year war with Ukraine.
Vance says Trump hopes to build the entire southern border wall by 2029
Washington (CBS News) —Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that President Trump hopes to build the entire wall along the southern border by the time his term concludes, an ambitious goal that Mr. Trump was unable to realize in his first term.
Gallery of Oriental Rugs celebrates 36 years in Wilmington
Gallery of Oriental Rugs in Wilmington is celebrating its 36th anniversary with an exclusive April-only event featuring wholesale pricing on thousands of rugs and luxury carpets.
Pet Pals: Adult female cat looking for forever home
This week’s pet pal is a 2-year female old cat named June.
Pet Pals: Female dog looking for her forever home
This week's Pet Pal is a six to seven-year-old female named Bella.
Pet Pals: Female pit mix looking for forever home
Staff says D is an active, happy girl and does well with other dogs.
Pet Pals: Adult male mix looking for forever home
This week's Pet Pal is a 3-year-old neutered male mixed breed dog.
Treating depression in a novel way takes a team
In recent years, advancements in neuroscience have paved the way for innovative treatments targeting various mental health disorders. One such treatment gaining attention is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific regions of…
The Carolina Beat: Robeson Community College Respiratory Therapy Program
Christina Dees speaks to Kelli Huestuss and Danyelle Miray about Robeson Community College's Respiratory Therapy Program.
The Carolina Beat: Robeson Community College Massage Therapy
Christina Dees speaks to Margarita Colon about Robeson Community College's Massage Therapy Program.
The Carolina Beat: Robeson Community College Workforce Solutions
Christina Dees speaks to Julie Baxley and Kena Skipper about Robeson Community College's Workforce Solutions.
The Carolina Beat: Robeson Community College Nurse Aide Program
Christina Dees speaks to Shronda Parker, Terri Oxendine and Jael Francois about Robeson Community College's Nurse Aide Program.
The Carolina Beat: Robeson Community College Law Enforcement Program
Christina Dees speaks to Matt Dimery and Timothy Bernicki about Robeson Community College's Law Enforcement Program.
The Carolina Beat: Spot Real Estate
Christina Dees speaks to realtor/broker Marcia McKenzie about Spot Real Estate.
The Carolina Beat: Robeson Community College Barbering Program
Christina Dees speaks to Connie Baker and Roger Robinson about Robeson Community College's Barbering Program.
The Carolina Beat: Fulford Heating & Cooling
Christina Dees speaks to Justin Fulford about Fulford Heating & Cooling.
New Hope for Those With Depression Disorders
In the past few decades, more and more people have become aware of the importance of mental health treatment. Just twenty years ago, seeing a therapist would have been considered taboo in many communities. Now, Gen-Z discusses symptoms of anxiety the way…
The Carolina Beat: A+ Heating and Cooling Electrical
Christina Dees speaks to Justin Goeden about A+ Heating and Cooling Electrical.