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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Seven North Carolina companies were recognized Wednesday for growing their sales success in international markets at the 2022 Governor’s Export Awards. The companies service a range of sectors, from tactical components to bicycle wheel manufacturing and textile machinery. “Last year, North Carolina...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina continues to lead the nation in numbers of teachers who have earned certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, with 486 additional teachers earning the endorsement during the 2021-22 school year. Data released last month by the teaching standards...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The average price of gas across North Carolina has fallen, following five straight weeks of rising prices at the pump. Average gasoline prices in North Carolina have dropped 7.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.28 per gallon. Prices in North Carolina are 13.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 7.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — An annual coastal event has won a state-wide award. Ocean Fest was named ‘Event of The Year’ by the North Carolina Association of Festival & Events in Charlotte. The nonprofit Surf City-based festival was awarded top honors in the annual industry excellence...