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Burgaw gets new police chief

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 03/24/2008 - 5:00pm.READ MORE:

Burgaw has a new top cop. Ed Gibson was sworn in Monday as the new police chief in Pender County. Full story...

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North Topsail waiting on re-nourishment plans

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 03/24/2008 - 4:41pm.READ MORE:

North Topsail residents deal with beach erosion every storm and every year. Even after years of planning North Topsail residents may have to wait another year for the town to further plans to re-nourish their beach. Full story...

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Wright wants back in

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 03/24/2008 - 2:05pm.READ MORE:

Thomas Wright wants back in the state legislature. Wright was ousted Thursday by an overwhelming 109-5 vote. Monday his lawyer filed a motion in Wake County Superior Court to have that vote overturned. Full story...

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Helicopter crash investigation results released

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 03/24/2008 - 11:53am.READ MORE:

The National Transportation Safety Board has released preliminary results of the investigation into what caused a recent helicopter crash. Full story...

Six jailed after Bladen County drug bust

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 03/24/2008 - 11:12am.READ MORE:

Six people spent the holiday weekend behind bars after a large drug bust in Bladen County Thursday night. Investigators found more than 20 pounds of cocaine on the suspects, which has a street value of more than $1 million. Full story...

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Employee charged after shooting in Jacksonville store

Submitted by Guest on Mon, 03/24/2008 - 7:03am.READ MORE:

Police say an employee at a Wal-Mart store tackled a gunman just before police arrived early Sunday. Full story...

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Prominent developer dies in plane crash

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 03/23/2008 - 6:48pm.READ MORE:

Wesley Ward Manning -- who developed properties in Wrightsville and Carolina beaches -- was killed Thursday afternoon near Charlotte. Full story...

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Filmmaker explores violence in Wilmington

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 03/23/2008 - 6:18pm.READ MORE:

Wilmington filmmaker and rap artist Nakia Hamilton hates hearing the same old stories -- news reports that someone else from his community is dead and another is behind bars. Full story...

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Authorities investigate inmate death

Submitted by Guest on Sat, 03/22/2008 - 6:31pm.READ MORE:

Investigators are looking into the death of an inmate at the New Hanover County jail. Full story...

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Spring Festivities in Southport

Submitted by Guest on Sat, 03/22/2008 - 6:28pm.READ MORE:

Spring is here. And in Southport that means it's time for the spring festival. Full story...

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Rumble at CFCC

Submitted by Guest on Sat, 03/22/2008 - 6:22pm.READ MORE:

More than 100 fighters packed Cape Fear Community College's Schwartz center this afternoon for the Cape Fear Sub-x mixed martial arts tournament. Full story...

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Candidate Introduction

Submitted by Guest on Sat, 03/22/2008 - 6:17pm.READ MORE:

Brunswick county Republicans introduced their 2008 candidates to citizens today. Full story...

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Beekeeping causes buzz in Burgaw

Submitted by Guest on Fri, 03/21/2008 - 6:44pm.READ MORE:

Beekeeping is a hobby that has recently been at the center of countless discussions due to a national and statewide honeybee shortage. It has especially been the buzz in Burgaw. Full story...

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Easter Holiday Travel

Submitted by Guest on Fri, 03/21/2008 - 6:27pm.READ MORE:

During any holiday, people tend to hit the highways to spend time with loved ones, but with gas prices reaching new heights, many are deciding to stay put. Full story...