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Brunswick County sports: Coaches pay, gate revenue for 2023-24 school year
After evaluating New Hanover and Pender County's athletic revenue for the past school year, it's time to visit Brunswick County. Brunswick County is home to over 153,000 residents and has become one of North Carolina's and the nation's fastest-growing counties in recent years. Three public high schools - North, South, and West Brunswick -...
Wilmington woman taking part in her second 135-mile race through Death Valley
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Death Valley is famous for being one of the hottest places on earth. In fact, the warmest temperature on record (134 degrees) was set there in 1913. Spending any amount of time outside in that type of environment seems nearly impossible. But for roughly 100 people each year, survival is taken to another level.
FORE! Paws Place Dog Rescue gearing up for annual golf fundraiser
WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) — In Brunswick County, golf isn’t just about birdies and eagles, it’s also about pairing up four-legged friends with forever families. Paws Place Dog Rescue, based in Winnabow, is getting ready for one of its biggest annual fundraisers. The 11th annual golf tournament is taking place on September 23 at Compass Pointe Golf Club.
Braves Tab Shafer In MLB Draft
Baseball 7/17/2024 8:48:00 AM Tom Riordan WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW baseball alum Jacob Shafer became UNCW's third player to be selected in the Major League Baseball Draft in round 17 on Tuesday. Shafer joins Luke Craig and RJ Sales, who were selected in the seventh and 10th rounds of the draft. In his final season with the Seahawks, Shafer made a career-high-tying 16 starts and finished with a 4-6 record. He finished his tenure at UNCW with a 12-12 record. With three players selected in the draft, the program raised its total number of draftees to 95 since 1965. Print...
Women's Soccer Signs Charlotte Transfer
WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW women's soccer Head Coach Chris Neal has announced the addition of Charlotte transfer Ayanna Parker to the program for the 2024 season. Parker, a 5-4 forward, made 35 appearances over the previous two seasons for the 49ers. "Ayanna is a dangerous attacker and a...
Jarlin Susana brings the heat in Blue Rocks win over Cyclones
Mother Nature wasn’t the only thing bringing the heat in Wilmington on Tuesday, July 9. With the temperature reaching up to 95 degrees and a feels like of 108 at first pitch, Blue Rocks (37-44) starter Jarlin Susana showcased his flamethrowing abilities in a 5-3 victory over the Brooklyn Cyclones (38-44).
Wilmington woman competing in inaugural World Axe & Knife Throwing ‘Blade Masters Tournament’
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Wilmington’s Paige Julian has never been a ‘sporty’ girl, but she’s always had that competitor in her. “You can find home and accepting places in the most unexpecting areas,” says Julian. “I never thought my claim to fame would be being on ESPN.”
Former Whiteville and UNCW baseball star Brooks Baldwin heading to the Major Leagues
WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WWAY) – Another Whiteville High School ballplayer has made the show. The three-time state champion will be soon playing for the Chicago White Sox, after Brooks Baldwin cruised through Triple-A in Charlotte for the Knights. Below are his collegiate accolades at UNCW, per the Seahawks:. 2022 ABCA...
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