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AP falsely reports Rep. Wright campaign suspension

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A mistake by the Associated Press caused quite a commotion in Raleigh Wednesday night when it reported state Rep. Thomas Wright's campaign had been suspended. That has not happened yet. Full story...
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Knights of Columbus Council in Shallotte to Sponsor Youth Soccer Challenge Competition

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All boys and girls ages 10-14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the year 2007 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge. The local competition will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at the Shallotte Middle School Soccer Field. This is a FREE competition. Full story...
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4 Duke lacrosse seniors return for extra year of eligibility

Four Duke men's lacrosse players -- including national player of the year Matt Danowski -- will return for a fifth season. Full story...

Bobcats come to terms with backup PG McInnis on 1-year deal

Point guard Jeff McInnis is staying in the Tar Heel state. The Charlotte Bobcats re-signed McInnis to a one-year, $1.2 million contract yesterday. Full story...

Six teens escape from Pitt County jail

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Authorities are searching for six teenagers who escaped from a Pitt County jail. Full story...
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Husband of college student concerned about campus security

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videoBill Chamnin got a call from his wife, a student at the college, Monday afternoon...her battery was dead in a student parking lot. Chamnin came to help her. So did a school security guard, who wasn't much help. Full story...
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Flip-flops causing injuries

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Carefree as they may be, flip-flops can cause pain and injury in feet and ankles. Full story...
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Troubleshooters: Security device sparks fire in home

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videoA Wilmington man called our newsroom recently to tell us about a fire at his home. Gary Pace says the fire started when his ADT home security system malfunctioned. Now, he wants ADT to pay for the damages. But does he have a case? Full story...
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Junior firefighter faces arson charges

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A junior firefighter from Brunswick County is facing criminal charges. The crime: arson. Seventeen-year-old volunteer firefighter Leroy Jolly Jr. is accused of setting two fires in Boiling Spring Lakes this month. Full story...
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Storms like Katrina could be more common

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Katrina, Wilma, and now Dean are just some of the recent super-sized Atlantic hurricanes. While those who endure these storms hope things will calm back down, scientists are finding this surge may actually be a return to normal historical activity. Full story...
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Two years ago Hurricane Katrina hit Gulf Coast

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videoTwo years ago Hurricane Katrina descended on the Gulf Coast. It was just the beginning of an epic ordeal that took 1,600 lives, shattered countless others. It also tore apart the geography of the entire region. Wednesday morning across New Orleans bells rang at 9:38 a.m. marking the moment two years ago the levees began to burst. Full story...
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Some Katrina evacuees stay in Wilmington

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videoIt is two years after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and the scars remain. Some Big Easy residents still haven't gone home. One victim of the storm relocated here and hasn't gone back. Katrina evacuee Daniel Aiena thought he would only be at Wrightsville Beach for a short time. Instead, the stay may be permanent. Full story...
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Greek wildfires concern locals

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videoThose wild fires ravaging southern Greece have drawn worldwide attention and concern. Members of Wilmington's Greek community have ties to areas not far from where fires are burning. As everyone anticipates the path the fires will take, people here with family in Greece can only wait. Full story...
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Obesity tied to income levels

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Fast food is fast and cheaper than buying healthier fare. So it makes sense that people with less money, aren't eating as well. And it has serious repercussions for your health. Obesity has long been linked to income level, where lower socioeconomic groups face a higher risk than more wealthy populations. Full story...
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Northeast interceptor pipe repair begins

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After numerous sewer spills into Hewlett's Creek construction to replace the faulty northeast interceptor pipe began Wednesday. Crews started working to replace the pipe off Pine Grove Wednesday morning. More than one mile of the pipe will be replaced that currently runs through Hewlett's Creek. Full story...
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