Recreation met conservation as kayak enthusiasts spent the day on Bradley Creek, learning about the great outdoors. Full story...

Attractions at the 44th annual North Carolina Spot Festival included arts and crafts, rides, and much more. The food is at the heart of it all though. View photo gallery | Full story...

For the past week Whiteville High School has been on high alert after rumors of gun violence in school. Friday night they're carrying the extra security over into the football game. The rumors of gun violence came after a murder last Friday in Lake Waccamaw after the Whiteville at East Columbus football game. Full story...

The financial problems continue to grow for Pat Delair. The Wilmington councilwoman has now filed for bankruptcy. Full story...

Police in Whiteville have made a big break in last week's shooting. Two teens have been arrested, and authorities are looking for a third. Full story...

An update tonight in the investigation in to how and why a Wilmington couple was hospitalized yesterday. Full story...

The annual North Carolina Spot Festival is taking over Hampstead. The festival is best known for its fish, but its arts and crafts are becoming more popular. Full story...

High school football fans may be a bit less colorful this season... Body paint is no longer allowed at sporting events. Full story...

Most of the time schools focus on teaching students reading, writing and arithmetic, but soon a different skill set may be added to the curriculum. Full story...

Almost 425,000 "Play Yard" brand playpens have been recalled. The recall affects 12 models which have raised changing tables with restraint straps. Full story...

A gas leak on oleander drive tied up traffic and forced an evacuation Friday morning. Full story...

Fire officials say that most of the flames are gone but the smoke won't dissipate anytime soon. The state's Division of Forest Resources says the rain showers over the past few days have done nothing to reduce the smoke, and they can't tell how long it will linger. Full story...

Two people were taken to the hospital after New Hanover County deputies found one unresponsive and the other disoriented in their Wilmington home. Full story...

One teacher's passion for her work has earned her the respect of her students and one of the county's highest honors for educators. Suzanne Micallef's unique style has made her popular among students and colleagues. Full story...

If you have a medical emergency in Columbus County, it could be a while before an ambulance responds to your 911 call -- if it gets there at all. Columbus County officials have documented dozens of cases where rescue squads from all over the county never responded to emergency calls. Pages and pages of 911 medical emergency calls in Columbus County -- some dating back to 2006 -- that local rescue squads never responded to. Full story...