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CFCC to showcase mapping technology, career paths at GIS event
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College will host a GIS Career Discovery Night later this month for people interested in learning more about mapping technology and related careers. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m. at CFCC’s North Campus, 4500 Blue Clay Road,...
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NC report cards show highest, lowest-performing Wilmington-area schools
The grades are out for North Carolina's public schools. North Carolina public schools achieved a record-high graduation rate and improved performance on most standardized tests in 2025-26, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction on Sept. 2. The four-year cohort graduation rate rose to 88.8% in 2025-26, an improvement from the record 87.8% of the previous academic year. “These academic achievement results are a testament to the incredible work happening across North Carolina’s public schools,” North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice Green said in a news release. “While I am pleased to see these results trending positively, including our highest graduation rate ever, I look forward to continued progress as we aim to achieve education excellence for all North Carolina public school students and become the best public education system in the nation.” Performance grades were released for schools throughout the state. Here are the grades schools in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties received. New Hanover County Schools Codington Elementary: A Isaac Bear Early College High: A Masonboro Elementary: A SEA-Tech: A Wilmington Early College High: A Wrightsville Beach Elementary: A Anderson Elementary: B Ashley High: B Bellamy Elementary: B Carolina Beach Elementary:
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Football: Clinton rolls past East Bladen 55-26
CLINTON — Gavin Miller ran for three touchdowns and Elijah Bryant passed for two Friday, Sept. 11 as Clinton outscored East Bladen 55-26 in a non-conference high school football game. Riley Collins ran for three touchdowns and 119 yards for East Bladen (2-2), which lost its second straight game...
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Ashley football falls to Fike, 46-27
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Ashley and Fike traded scores early Friday night, but the Golden Demons pulled away for a 46-27 win over the Screaming Eagles. Fike struck first when quarterback Delarin Finch connected with Braylen Loften on a short pass that Loften took into the end zone. The extra point was no good, giving the Golden Demons a 6-0 lead.
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South Columbus football earns walk-off overtime win over West Brunswick, 22-21
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WWAY) — South Columbus came away with a dramatic 22-21 overtime win over West Brunswick on Friday night. The Stallions struck first when Gentry Thompson scored on a 2-yard touchdown run to put South Columbus up 7-0. South Columbus added to the lead when Jaxon Green found the end zone on fourth down, making it 14-0. West Brunswick answered with a big play from Motashi Lance, who broke free for a 49-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to 14-7.
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The Blitz: Week 4 High School football scores from across ENC
What was the result of the Wilson Prep Academy vs Northeastern game on September 10?. Which teams played at 7 p.m. on September 11 in the ENC high school football schedule?. Why were most games scheduled for 7 p.m. on September 10 and 11?. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. SouthWest Edgecombe at...
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UNCW looks ahead with 10-year master plan amid continued growth
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As students settle into the 2026-27 academic year, the University of North Carolina Wilmington is already looking toward the future. With continued enrollment and growth expected, the university is using a 10-year master plan to guide campus development and expand resources for students, faculty, and staff.
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New Hanover football falls to Northside Jacksonville, 35-0
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Northside Jacksonville used several big plays Friday night to pull away from New Hanover for a 35-0 win. Northside struck early when Zion Jones powered through the Wildcats’ defense for a rushing touchdown. New Hanover answered on defense when a Northside pass was tipped...
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Lakewood teacherssay awarded grantsmuch appreciated
The back-to-school season was one for celebration for Lakewood High School teachers who had their classroom wishlists funded by the new North Carolina nonprofit Exponential Scholars, and teacher Yadiraliz Hawkes hopes more teachers will take advantage of these opportunities. An excited Hawkes described getting the email that her wishlist had...
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Report: City schools get mixed reviews
While the recently released 2025-26 accountability report from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction offered mixed results for Clinton City Schools’ six instructional facilities, the district showed upward strides in its graduation rate. Dr. Linda Jewell Carr, Clinton City Schools interim Curriculum & Instruction director, shared that one...