Andy Griffith, Maya Angelou and even the talk show queen herself, Oprah Winfrey, have been recognized with one of the state's highest honors: the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Alongside these Hollywood names is UNCW Vice Chancellor, Mary Gornto. She discovered the news of her award a few weeks ago at a reception in honor of her upcoming retirement. Full story...

It's a dish that could help get your day started...or work as a perfect dessert. Whichever meal you want to have it, Alicia Ross has a great recipe for maple pecan granola in this week's Kitchen Scoop. Full story...

Cape Fear Community College has teamed up with New Hanover County to build a custom house for one special lady. Over the past year, students have been working hard designing, landscaping and building a brand new home Full story...

Move over Brikhouse. A new music venue is on the way to downtown Wilmington. Next month 208 Market Street will be transformed into Ziggy's by the Sea. Full story...

The state today honored the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority among 49 water systems in North Carolina that have surpassed federal and state drinking water standards. Full story...

The woman charged with the hit-and-run death of a cyclist last week made her first court appearance this afternoon. Police found Judith Nemeth's damaged car Friday evening. Full story...

As expected, New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger has appealed his removal from the New Hanover County Commission. Full story...

The only leader the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has ever known is heading to the Sunshine State. Today the board of directors for Tampa Bay Water voted unanimously to hire Matt Jordan as the utility's new general manager. Full story...

At today's City Council agenda briefing, Wilmington's fire chief revealed his department wants to build another fire station. Full story...

There are some big changes happening at the Wilmington Police Department. Monday, Chief Ralph Evangelous told the Wilmington City Council all about them. Full story...

The Supreme Court says lawyers may not obtain personal information from state driver license records to recruit clients for lawsuits. Full story...

A Duplin County man faces several charges after deputies say he stole his girlfriend's car and assaulted her inside. Full story...

Moving a house at Wrightsville Beach will mean traffic delays Wednesday and Thursday. Full story...

Police have arrested a 23-year-old college student and charged her in connection with the death of a bicyclist in a hit-and-run crash Thursday night. Full story...

NC State's Carlos Rodon tossed a complete game shutout on Sunday against North Carolina at the College World Series. The Wilmington Hammerheads are still celebrating. Wilmington's pro soccer squad defeated the New York Red Bulls reserves on Saturday night. The Fred Lynch Invitational tips off tomorrow. For the sixth time Phil Mickelson finishes the US Open as the runner-up. San Antonio beat Miami on Sunday night. Plus more! Full story...