Brunswick County residents who won't be home for the November 6 election are taking advantage of early voting. About 150 people have already cast their ballots. Full story...

African-American businesses in the community will be highlighted Saturday in Wilmington. The 11th annual Black Expo will be held at Cape Fear Community College. Full story...

Many festival-goers came out to the sixth annual Oktoberfest celebration for very specific reasons. Full story...

Despite concern among New Hanover County School Board members, rapper Lil Wayne will perform at New Hanover High School on Sunday. Full story...

UNCW's Cameron School of Business has made the Princeton Review's "best" list for the first time. Full story...

The average Wilmington resident uses 138 gallons of water a day. Because of the drought mandatory water restrictions are in place, but some business owners are worried about the effect. The fountains are dry, some hoses are off and the leaves show it. Mandatory water restrictions in Wilmington have garden center owners like Tom Ericson worried they'll lose business. Full story...

An 83-year-old building is the center of controversy in Pender County. The old jail has been owned by the Downtown Burgaw Association for eight years, but that may not be the case much longer. Full story...

Wilmington police have arrested a man for last month's armed robbery of the Taco Bell on college road. Full story...

If you suffered from a heart attack, stroke or any other life threatening condition wouldn't you like to be treated in the best hospital around? Now it's easier than ever to find out which hospitals have the best facilities to treat your specific condition. Full story...

Statistics show only about 10 percent of domestic violence cases are reported each year. The ones that do get reported are often the toughest to prosecute in a court of law. Full story...

In last week's TroubleShooters report we profiled Brian Moeller, who wasn't happy with the historic home he bought in downtown Wilmington. Full story...

On Monday Gov. Mike Easley called on towns and counties across the state to help save water. Wednesday night Wilmington City Council unanimously passed a resolution upping Wilmington's conservation efforts from voluntary to mandatory -- effective immediately. Full story...

A 300-year old cannon believed to be linked to the notorious pirate Blackbeard was on display to the public -- but not for long. Full story...

Brunswick County school district Superintendent Katie McGee is responding to published reports she says imply that Shallotte Middle School is unsafe. Full story...

It's been four months since the US Attorney's Office handed down subpoenas to some deputies at the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office. Full story...