With 12 candidates in the race for City Council a runoff appeared almost inevitable. And so it is. Full story...

Bill Saffo stays in the mayor's office. He pulled away from former Mayor Harper Peterson in convincing fashion as the night went on. Justin LaNasa finished a distant third. People cleared out of the government center at about 10:30 Tuesday night. It took a little longer than usual to get the vote totals because this year, the Board of Elections had poll workers drive the votes in instead of phone them in as in years past. Full story...

Voters had until 7:30 p.m. to cast their ballots for Wilmington mayor and three City Council candidates. Then came the counting. Full story...

Poll workers said turnout was a bit lower than expected. They said some voters were confused about where they should go. If you're not sure which precinct you're in you can call the Board of Elections at 798-7330. Full story...

New Hanover County voters had the opportunity to register and vote all on the same day, but the cutoff to do so was three days ago. Full story...

The polls opened at 6:30 Tuesday morning. Poll workers say they generally saw a slow, steady stream of early morning voters. Full story...

A marine-based research group in Wilmington may not be around much longer if it doesn't get the state funding it needs. Full story...

Firefighters have had a long night in Brunswick County trying to reign in a fire at an auto salvage yard. It happened at Cadillac Heaven Auto Salvage Yard on Maco Road in Winnabow. Full story...

At this rate Barnhill Construction is still looking at a fine of about $60,000 for failing to complete the work on time. Full story...

Someone forgot to tell Mother Nature it's fall, with temperatures in our area hitting the low nineties. And we are far from alone. Full story...

It's Election Day in Wilmington Tuesday and the three candidates vying for mayor spent Monday doing some last-minute campaigning. In some cases that meant going door-to-door. The candidates were busy meeting people, handing out information and just getting their names out there. Full story...

It's getting down to the wire. Candidates running for Wilmington City Council have less than 24 hours left to get their message out to the public. Full story...

Do have what you think is an award-winning chili recipe? If so, you can win some big prizes and help a good cause at the same time. Full story...

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The Wrightsville Beach Merchants Association is holding a public forum Monday night so residents can get a chance to hear from all seven alderman candidates. Full story...