A former Bladen County assistant district attorney has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge and must pay back money she improperly received. Elaine Kelley entered the plea yesterday in Brunswick County Superior Court. Full story...

Clinical testing company Quintiles Transnational is taking executives and guests to the New York Stock Exchange to ring the bell marking the opening of the trading day. Full story...

After announcing Thursday that it would scale back hours at several post offices in southeastern North Carolina, the Postal Service reversed course Thursday night. Full story...

The Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation will host a golf tournament to benefit the Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter on May 16. Full story...

New trouble for the Leland Police Department. A man police arrested during a June 2011 domestic situation says officers went too far. Now he wants the town to pay up to the tune of $100,000. Full story...

The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen voted 4-1 in favor of restricting swimmers 200 feet from both the Johnnie Mercer’s Pier and Crystal Pier Thursday night. Full story...

On Thursday the ECU Pirate Caravan rolled into the Port City for a party on the USS North Carolina. Football coach Ruffin McNeill and basketball coach Jeff Lebo entertained the "Pirate Nation." The UNCW baseball team got back on track on Thursday with a win over William & Mary. The Hoggard baseball team won a first round state playoff game. Plus more! Full story...

The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying a vehicle or person interest that may be connected to the theft of a tractor trailer. Full story...

A man charged with attempted murder and other felonies may get out of jail after serving just four years. The victim and the defendant both say they are confused about a proposed plea deal. Full story...

UNCW Seahawks are ready to soar into their future. Today the school honored graduating athletes. Full story...

Legislation meant to clarify when and how student-led prayers are allowed in public schools has passed the North Carolina Senate. Full story...

Twelve days after a brawl between as many as 60 people that sent four men to the hospital, Carolina Beach Police detectives have gotten warrants in the case. Full story...

"I plead guilty to something I did not even do and it wasn't even a murder," Elisa Baker said during a prison interview. Baker is now serving a minimum 25-year prison sentence. Full story...

The Miracle Field of Wilmington will soon offer a level playing field for the community, with just weeks left of construction. After tons of fundraising and community support, a field paved with a special rubberized turf playing surface, and playground are almost ready for use, offering those with disabilities a chance to get active. Full story...

Wilmington firefighters rescued three pets from an overnight house fire and had to use a pet mask to resuscitate a dog. The fire department says all the animals survived and are doing well. No humans were injured. Full story...