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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.
WECT
Gov. Stein to visit New Hanover County to promote college access program
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein will visit New Hanover County Tuesday to spotlight the NC College Connect program.
wcti12.com
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...
Sampson Independent
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...
Sampson Independent
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...
WECT
Whiteville High School named All-Star Team of the Week
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - Whiteville High School has been named “Team of the Week” for week three of the football season. The Whiteville Wolfpack beat the East Bladen Eagles 48-36. Whiteville High School will host East Columbus High School this Friday. The Team of the Week will be...
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Swansboro jumps in News 12 football poll after 3-0 start, J.H. Rose remains No. 1
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — The high school football regular season has reached roughly the quarter mark, and several Eastern North Carolina teams are beginning to emerge as contenders. Swansboro is among them. The Pirates are 3-0 after beating rival White Oak 20-12, snapping an eight-game losing streak against the...
WilmingtonBiz
BCC Welcomes New Board Members
Brunswick Community College recently welcomed Douglas “Doug” Dawson and R. Kent Wood to its board of trustees. According to a news release, Dawson (pictured in photo to the right, at left) and Wood (pictured at left in photo below) were sworn in by board member Sheila Grady (at right in both photos), who is also the mayor of the town of Northwest, during the board’s regular meeting Aug. 20. The N.C. House of Representatives sponsored Dawson, and the N.C. Senate sponsored Wood, the release stated.
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Half of CFCC's full-time nursing staff have exited since May, following policy change
Since May, 14 faculty have resigned from the Cape Fear Community College nursing department, representing an overall 52% attrition rate. Among the resignations were leaders of the college's Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program. This includes the loss of Department Chair/ADN Program Director Brenda Holland, a nearly 30-year veteran, Associate...
WECT
‘Precautionary step’: Ceiling discoloration shuts down Hoggard High School cafeteria
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Hoggard High School has temporarily closed its cafeteria due to indoor air quality concerns after discoloration was discovered on the ceiling, district officials said in a message to families Friday. According to the district, a staff member noticed the discoloration on the kitchen ceiling,...