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WWAY News, also known as WWAY TV3, was first launched in 1964 by Cape Fear Broadcasting Company, which also established the first radio station in Wilmington, North Carolina, catering to southeastern North Carolina's news needs.. Today, WWAY is owned by Morris Network, a division of Morris Multimedia, widely recognized for its operation of network-affiliated television stations.Operating from Wilmington, North Carolina, WWAY serves several counties in the southeastern part of the state. It provides extensive coverage on a broad array of news categories such as Local and Regional News, Sports, Politics, Health, and Entertainment. WWAY's dedication to local reporting ensures that the residents of Southeastern North Carolina are well-informed about the latest happenings and issues that are relevant to their community and region.**One interesting fact**: WWAY News pioneered the use of satellite technology in its region to broadcast feeds from all around the world. This innovative approach allowed WWAY to provide its viewers with instant access to national and international news, sports, and other events as they happened. This significant advancement enriched the station's news content and reinforced its reputation as a leading news provider in southeastern North Carolina.
WWAY TV is ranked 9,582 among other media sources and has an average of 452,961 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
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WWAY TV has a Bias Score of -8% Center which is based on a variety of factors including its policy and politician leanings, article ratings, and the use of biased language. Its Reliability is rated as Fair, and additional analytical insights are available in the other tabs.

  • Bias Rating

    -8% Center

  • Reliability
    53% Reliable Fair
  • Policy Leanings

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    *Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

  • Politician Portrayal

    11% positive

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