Archive - May 3, 2008

She is now officially the USS North Carolina. A crowd laden with veterans looked on as the flags that had flown that morning on the Battleship North Carolina were hoisted aboard the sub. Amidst extremely heavy security, the Secretary of the Navy was here to give the command that made it all official. Full story...

Six months of renovations to Carolina Beach's historic oceanfront area were celebrated Saturday. Full story...

Almost two weeks ago, six year old Emily Hollis lost her battle with cancer. Saturday, dozens of children celebrated Emily's life, while raising cancer awareness at the pender county relay for life. Full story...

The crowds at Saturday's commissioning of the USS North Carolina submarine led to congestion on the roads. More than six thousand attendees parked at various locations and used a shuttle service to and from the ceremony. Full story...

Grab your poodle skirts and bobbi socks and get ready to sock hop! That's how local Tileston graduates are spending their Saturday night. Full story...