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Longtime residents of Topsail Island have seen plenty of changes over the years. Doug Medlin has lived in Surf City for more than 50 years. While the town has grown, Medlin says one thing hasn't changed -- the emphasis on family. Full story...

The "Gateway to Brunswick County" has plans to for a new path of the two wheel variety. Residents had their chance to tell Leland town officials what they think about proposed bike trails Tuesday night. Full story...

Thanks to a few new items on the ballot, the upcoming election in Pender County is going to cost about twice as much as expected. Full story...

A local sixth grade class is finding a unique way to show support for our soldiers in Iraq and it involves a needle and thread. Soon soldiers in Iraq will be receiving a different kind of care package. Inside will be neck ties with a purpose made by students at Myrtle Grove Middle School. Full story...

Firefighters are still working to put out a fire that broke out Monday night in Brunswick County. The fire has burned nearly 70 acres of forest land near the Lakewood Community in Shallotte. Full story...

Scientists are finding that people with Tourette's Syndrome may actually have an advantage when it comes to certain skills. Those who suffer from Tourette's learn to get used to the physical and vocal tics that others often view as faux pas, but the sudden or repetitive motions and sounds are involuntary. Full story...

Police say they have found the person responsible for robbing the Waccamaw Bank in Shallotte. The hold-up happened just before four Tuesday afternoon at the bank on Main Street. Full story...

Columbus County high schools were just about back to normal today after rumors of gun violence circulated like wildfire yesterday. People in the Whiteville community say in no uncertain terms that gang activity is to blame. Whiteville City Schools Superintendent Randy Shaver admits there is gang presence on campus and is working on a plan to try and get rid of it. Full story...

You may have taken a walk through beautiful Airlie Gardens or taken a relaxing yoga class in a gym. Now the two experiences are combining into one. Full story...

One of the state senators who voted to give $7.5 million of your taxes dollars to our ports last year paid a visit today. Full story...

Test scores show that North Carolina's fourth- and eighth-graders are generally keeping pace with students nationwide on math and reading test scores. Full story...

Just days after the state lifted its burning ban a brush fire swept through about 50 acres of forest in Brunswick County. Full story...

North Carolina Congressman Heath Shuler says he's worried about the captive audiences on airliners when movies are shown in the cabin. Full story...

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards says attorneys should have to show their medical malpractice cases have merit before filing them. Full story...

People will lose weight for money, even a little money. That's the finding of a North Carolina study that offers one more option for employers trying to cut health care costs. Full story...