WSFX-TV (Wilmington, NC)

WSFX-TV is a Fox-affiliated television station that broadcasts on virtual channel 26 and UHF digital channel 29. It is based in Wilmington, North Carolina, and serves viewers in the Cape Fear area. The station is owned by American Spirit Media, while Gray Television, which also owns NBC affiliate WECT (channel 6), operates WSFX-TV through a shared services agreement. Both stations share studio facilities located on Shipyard Boulevard in Wilmington, and the transmitter for WSFX-TV can be found near Winnabow, North Carolina. For cable viewers, WSFX-TV is accessible on Charter Spectrum channel 9 in both standard and high definition.

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Oregon Democrat unseats GOP incumbent in toss-up House race, narrowing Republicans' majority

Nov 14, 2024 | foxwilmington.com | Janelle Bynum

Oregon Republican Rep. Lori-Chavez-DeRemer has been ousted by Democratic challenger state Rep. Janelle Bynum in the state’s 5th Congressional District, The Associated Press projected Thursday, more than a week after Election Day. The win narrows the Republican majority in the House to 218 seats to Democrats’ 209. With 94% reporting as of Thursday, Bynum led by more than two points, with 184,023 votes to Chavez-DeRemer’s 174,448, a difference of 9,575 votes.
First Alert Hurricane Center

Oct 23, 2024 | foxwilmington.com | Gannon Medwick |Reyna Crooms |Luke Tucker |Emma Dollenmayer

Hurricane Preparedness Week: The best route to take if you must evacuate
Airline passengers could be removed from flights for going barefoot: Etiquette expert weighs in | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV

Sep 15, 2024 | foxwilmington.com

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Donald Trump to sit down with Fox News' Sean Hannity tonight

Sep 5, 2024 | foxwilmington.com | Michael Lee |Brianna Herlihy |Julia Johnson |Matteo Cina

incoming update…Coverage for this event has ended. PinnedTrump ‘honored’ to be endorsed by Walz family Former President Donald Trump said he was “honored” to be endorsed by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s brother and other family members, arguing that it is vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate who is the one that is “weird,” not his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
Fun Facts: The high school student who designed the American flag

Aug 20, 2024 | foxwilmington.com | Bonny Chu

Published 1 day ago30 ImagesCan you believe this is how much time we waste waiting for traffic lights to turn green? Test out your knowledge with this week’s fun facts and figures. His teacher later bumped his grade to an A after the U.S. Congress accepted it as Americaâs national flag.
Anti-Israel agitators stage massive protest in Washington, DC, amid Netanyahu's US visit

Jul 24, 2024 | foxwilmington.com | Lorraine Taylor |Andrea Vacchiano |Brie Stimson |Greg Wehner

incoming update…PinnedFox News confronts agitator holding Hamas flag at protest: ‘What message do you want to send today?’An anti-Israel protester holding a Hamas flag at a demonstration in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday at first told Fox News Digital that she had âno messageâ for reporter Griff Jenkins before adding âFree Palestine.
Hurricanes and Rip Currents

Apr 25, 2024 | foxwilmington.com | Jamie Boulet

WHAT IS A RIP CURRENT? A rip current is a narrow channel of swift outbound water within a surf zone. A rip current’s flow can exceed six feet per second – vigorous enough to overpower even a strong shore-bound swimmer. Though rip currents tend to form amid patterns of aggressive onshore winds and swell, rip currents can form every day and every beach – especially near piers, jetties, and sandbars. HOW CAN YOU SPOT A RIP CURRENT?
Understanding "The Cone of Uncertainty"

Apr 25, 2024 | foxwilmington.com | Jamie Boulet

Imagine: a major hurricane is hours from striking you, but you have NO idea. In the not-too-distant past, this was the norm. Devastating Category 4 Hurricane Hazel, for example, struck the Cape Fear Region in October 1954 with little more than 12 hours of advanced notice. Today, satellites and supercomputers have vastly improved hurricane forecasting and warning.
Frequently Asked Questions

Apr 25, 2024 | foxwilmington.com | Jamie Boulet

FOR MY HURRICANE KIT AND PLAN… WHERE DO I START? Assess your family and property’s risk to wind and water. Then, click on the “Free Downloads” tab for a full, printable preparedness guide from which to develop your kit and plan. HOW DOES A TROPICAL WAVE OF LOW PRESSURE BECOME A HURRICANE? Hurricanes are low-pressure systems that can form whenever thunderstorms are allowed to converge over warm, energizing water (80 degrees F or higher), and upper-level winds do not disrupt the organization process.
Rules for Hurricane Season

Apr 25, 2024 | foxwilmington.com | Jamie Boulet

Hurricanes can threaten you physically and tax you mentally. Whether you’re new to the Cape Fear Region or you’re a life-long resident, your First Alert Weather Team urges you to follow these rules for Hurricane Season. 1. STAY ALERTWe live here and we get it: the rhythm of summer. It can lull you! The balmy air, the mellow breezes, the slow roll of an afternoon thundershower… If you’re living right, your toughest decision in a day might be “pool vs. beach” or “burger vs.