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Children's Museum of Wilmington to host 'Science At Play' event for young learners
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (208+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " Families with young children are invited to explore science in a fun, hands-on way during an upcoming event at The Children's Museum of Wilmington. "Science At Play" will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a. m. to 12 p. m. , offering a…...
Hot temperatures return to the Cape Fear
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (528+ words) Temperatures soar into the upper 80s this afternoon in the Cape Fear. (WWAY) " Temperatures soar into the upper 80s this afternoon in the Cape Fear. Look for abundant sunshine today with warm highs again in the mid 80s. Thursday will bring very little…...
Wildfire brings smoky skies to Cape Fear
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (221+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " Smoky skies settled over the Cape Fear region Tuesday as a wildfire burning in South Carolina sent haze drifting into southeastern North Carolina. Drivers near the Isabel Holmes Bridge reported reduced visibility in the morning, with a…...
Rehabilitated sea turtles released in Oak Island
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (610+ words) OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) " A crowd gathered along the coast Tuesday to watch as 29 rehabilitated sea turtles made their way back into the ocean after months of recovery. Spectators cheered from the sidelines as the turtles " 16 green sea turtles and…...
Super Typhoon Sinlaku could bring significant impacts to US islands in Pacific Ocean.
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (472+ words) (ABC) " A super typhoon is expected to impact a group of remote U. S. islands in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." Super Typhoon Sinlaku is forecast to track close to Guam and potentially bring…...
Smoke across Cape Fear area likely linked to South Carolina fire
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (101+ words) CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) " Residents across the Cape Fear region are reporting smoke and smoky odors in the air, prompting calls and messages to local officials. According to the WWAY Storm Track 3 Weather Team, the smoke is not from a…...
North Carolina issues statewide burn ban amid wildfire risk
2+ week, 5+ day ago (203+ words) LELAND, NC (WWAY)" State officials have issued a statewide ban on open burning as wildfire risk increases across North Carolina. The North Carolina Forest Service announced the ban will take effect at 6 p. m. Saturday and applies to all 100 counties until further…...
Space X launch visible across the Cape Fear region
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (149+ words) Wilmington, NC (WWAY) " A Space X rocket launch was visible across parts of southeastern North Carolina on Tuesday, with viewers in the Wilmington area capturing video of the bright streak moving across the sky. According to Space X, Space X…...
Warm temperatures continue for Tuesday
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (499+ words) Temperatures will be soaring into the middle 80s for your Tuesday. (WWAY) " Temperatures will be soaring into the middle 80s for your Tuesday. High pressure will remain in charge for the remainder of the week as well keeping dry conditions in place....
A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (302+ words) The North Atlantic right whale's'population numbers'an estimated 384 animals and is slowly rising after several years of decline. The whales have gained more than 7% of their 2020 population, according to scientists who study them. The whales give birth off the southeastern United…...