Grace Holcomb shoots a 65, Laney girls golf claims MEC tournament title
LELAND, NC (WWAY)–Laney senior Grace Holcomb shot a 65 (-7) at the Mideastern Conference tournament on Tuesday afternoon to claim the individual title. The UNCG commit also helped lead her Buccaneers...
View ArticleLPGA awards Laney senior Grace Holcomb with prestigious scholarship
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)–Laney High School senior Grace Holcomb has been impressive on and off the golf course for the Buccaneers during her career. Now, she is getting rewarded for years of hard work....
View ArticleLongtime Laney High School Athletic Director Fred Lynch to be inducted into...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)–Laney High School Athletic Director Fred Lynch is being recognized for his years of hard work and dedication to the Buccaneers athletic program. The school announced on...
View ArticleLaney Wrestling rolls over Hoggard in dual action
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)–The Laney Buccaneers recorded six pins on Friday night on their way to the 71-12 win over the Hoggard Vikings in Mideastern Conference action. The Bucs remain undefeated within...
View Article“This is just the beginning” Highsmiths hope to build legacy of giving back...
LELAND, N.C. (WWAY) — In the first ever Alex Highsmith Family Foundation camp at Ashley High School, hundreds of kids showed up to sharped their skills and meet an NFL linebacker. While that seems...
View ArticleLaney High School football stadium renamed
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Board of Education has voted to rename Laney High School’s football stadium. The new name will be Buccaneer Stadium. 52% of those responding to a...
View ArticleLaney hopes experience is on their side for 2021 season
LELAND, N.C. (WWAY) — Football is back at Laney High School. Monday, schools all over North Carolina hit the gridiron for the first official practice of the 2021 season. Over 130 kids showed up for...
View ArticleSchool board votes against naming Laney football field after former coach
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Board of Education has voted against naming Laney High School’s football field. In July, the board voted to rename the football stadium Buccaneer...
View ArticleMom speaks out about bullying in New Hanover County Schools
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Some parents of students in New Hanover County Schools are worried administration is not doing enough to shield students from bullying. Rhoda Hayes’ daughter attends Laney...
View ArticleNew Hanover County Schools offering career fair
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County Schools is offering a career fair later this month. The event will be held on January 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Laney High School, with...
View Article16-year-old recovering after hit by 18-year-old driver
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) – A 16-year-old girl is expected to be OK after she was hit by an SUV driven by an 18-year-old female just before 6 p.m. on Tuesday. According to the North Carolina...
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Against odds, Laney’s McLeod graduates while fighting cancer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The last year has “sucked” for DJ McLeod. Friday, he said he was feeling “great.” The Laney High School student has faced numerous obstacles while battling cancer...
View ArticleWalkathon planned for Laney High School student who died of cancer
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear community plans to come together this Saturday to honor the life of DJ McLeod. McLeod recently died after fighting cancer for months. He was a student at Laney...
View ArticleWalkathon held to honor the life of Laney High School graduate DJ McLeod
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– The Cape Fear community came together to honor the life of Laney grad DJ McLeod, who recently died after months of fighting cancer. His alma mater held a walk-a-thon in his...
View ArticleLaney High School Graduation honors graduate DJ McLeod
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Parents everywhere are celebrating their graduates this week but things were bittersweet for one mom at Laney High School’s graduation Thursday afternoon. DJ McLeod was a...
View ArticleBoard of Education, plaintiffs in Kelly case reach $5.75M settlement
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Board of Education and Plaintiffs in the Michael Kelly civil case have mutually announced that they have reached a settlement to resolve claims by 14...
View Article‘I’m just a kid trying to get to school:’ Student’s walk home from Laney High...
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A mom in New Hanover County is calling for change after her child was kicked off private property while walking home from school. Jennifer Hajtovik says her son, Makai,...
View Article‘Teacher of the Month’ inspires AP Chemistry students with creative experiments
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Keith Perry has been a staple at Laney High School for the past two decades, but he didn’t always plan to be a teacher. “This is the only school I’ve ever been in, I was a...
View ArticleStudent faces charges for allegedly bringing loaded gun to Laney High School
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A student is facing charges for allegedly brining a loaded gun to Laney High School. A New Hanover County Schools spokeswoman said the incident happened on Thursday and...
View ArticleFormer Laney High School basketball star turned WNBA player set to coach with...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Former Laney High School basketball star and Wilmington native Tamera Young is continuing to make an impact on the game. Young recently signed an assistant coaching contract...
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