After weeks of controversy surrounding a gangster rap concert at New Hanover High School this weekend the rapper never took the stage. After an uproar from the community over the concert, the contract between the New Hanover County School Board and concert promoter to hold the concert at Brogden Hall is why the school board was forced to let the concert go on. Full story...

The current drought conditions could mean an increase of insects, like ants, inside your home. Full story...

With Wilmington under mandatory water restrictions, you may wonder how that's affecting businesses such as car washes. Full story...

A new survey has news that will come as no surprise to parents paying for higher education. It shows college costs this year are nearly double the rate of inflation. Full story...

A boxing academy geared toward helping troubled young people here in the Port City will soon be getting a new home. Full story...

Gov. Mike Easley wants North Carolina residents to cut their water use by 50 percent between now and Halloween to see how they can cope with critically low water levels. Full story...

New Hanover High School's Brogden Hall was supposed to be filled with the sounds of rap artist Lil Wayne performing Sunday night. Instead, it was filled with the cries of angry fans. Fans waited for Lil Wayne to take the stage, but the performer was a no-show, leaving fans demanding answers. Full story...

It's oyster mania in Ocean Isle Beach this weekend. Some highlights included an array of vendors, a surf contest and the famous shucking contest. Full story...

The 15th annual reunion of crew members from the USS Norris allowed sailors to celebrate the past together. More than fifty veteran sailors and even more family members traveled from all over to share sea stories. Full story...

As a group of wounded young soldiers biked into Southport this morning, World War II Veteran Hank Zimmerman could barely keep his composure. Full story...

Here's a sobering notion: Brunswick and New Hanover Counties have the highest number of DWI arrests in the entire state. The Highway Patrol says something needs to be done to stop the drunken driving, and one UNCW student may have the solution. Full story...

Local law enforcement officials say a controversial concert scheduled at New Hanover High School this weekend is not a threat to public safety -- but some parents aren't convinced. Full story...

Residents in a Leland housing development say they're tired of looking at a big pile of dirt in their neighborhood. They say it's because the developers aren't following through with the original plan for the land. Full story...

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...