The weather was perfect this weekend for all types of water-sports, even...cardboard boat racing? That's right. Hundreds of people soaked up the sun at Lake Waccamaw for the North Carolina Cardboard Boat Championship races. The challenge was to design and build a human-powered, cardboard boat that could finish, and stay afloat, during a 200-yard course around the lake. A few folks even put their imaginations to work while building. Full story...

The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, along with the Leland Police Department, made seven arrests Friday evening after conducting Operation Restore Order in the Town of Navassa. The operation was conducted in response to the increase in violent crimes and drug activity in the Navassa area. Full story...

The vehicle believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist last night has been located and brought in as evidence, according to New Hanover County Dispatch. The car reportedly was abandoned near the corner of Marsh Hawk Ct and Duck Hawk Ct in Wilmington. Full story...

A former Duplin County teacher faces several charges after investigators say she had a sexual relationship with a student. Full story...

Chance Shepard pounded a grand slam for Wilmington Post 10 on Friday to ruin Whiteville Post 137's perfect baseball season. Only two golfers are under par at the US Open at Merion. The Wilmington Sharks won on Friday while the Wilmington Hammerheads look to knock off an MLS team this weekend. Plus more! Full story...

A Wilmington man's love for his late wife may keep Wilmington from paying extra for this year's 4th of July fireworks. Full story...

Activists in Wilmington marked six months since the school shootings in Newtown, CT, by holding a gun control rally in front of the federal building on Water Street. Full story...

A boat race of a different kind is happening tomorrow at Lake Waccamaw. The event shows all sorts of ships will sail even if you don't think they can hold water. For some it leads to a smile. While it leaves others with a sinking feeling. Full story...

A former Columbus County detention officer faces more sex crimes after a grand jury indictment. Full story...

If you're short on time but stil want to eat right, you can now do it on a new, Wilmington-based website called 'Efitsite.com.' Full story...

Even though Oklahoma is far away from North Carolina, one Leland restaurant still wants to help the tornado victims there one meal at a time. Full story...

An entire community is in mourning following the tragic loss of a young man described as vibrant and uplifting. Full story...

The Arizona Cardinals wrapped up mini-camp on Thursday. Wilmington's Jonathan Cooper continues to be impressive on the offensive line. The US Open Golf Tournament has been plagued by two rain delays. The first round will be completed on Friday. The Wilmington Sharks had a comfortable lead on Thursday, but the lead evaporated once the bullpen took over. Miami beat San Antonio on Thursday. It's now 2-2 in the NBA Finals. Plus more! Full story...

Human trafficking is a crime that happens across our world and right here in the Port City. A local non-profit is trying to spread awareness of this modern-day slavery through the movie 'Not Today.' Full story...

It's an age old question… soda or pop? Now a doctoral student at NC State University has mapped out what people call things from different areas for a statistics class project. The results have gone viral. Full story...