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Britt's Donuts helps Carolina Beach Boardwalk to national food ranking

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video Britt's Donuts has been a staple at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk since 1939. USA Today recently named Carolina Beach the eighth best boardwalk in the country when it comes to food, and Britt's was the reason why. Full story...
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Wilmington man charged with rape in Chatham County

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A Wilmington man is in jail in Chatham County accused of raping his estranged wife. The Chatham County Sheriff's Office Jesus Narciso Alvarez-Alba, 31, of Wilmington, had a domestic violence protective order issued against him by his estranged wife. Investigators say early Sunday morning he forced his way into her home in Moncure and raped her. Full story...
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Bridge work to cause detour in Southport starting Sunday night

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Weather permitting, the NC Department of Transportation plans to close a section of NC 211 in Southport Sunday for preservation work on the bridge over the Duke Energy Progress Discharge Canal near the Brunswick Nuclear Plant. Full story...
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Brunswick County budget holds line on tax rate

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As expected, the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved its 2013-14 fiscal year budget Monday night. Full story...
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Fit Minute - Biceps

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In this week's Fit Minute, Brian Knox, a personal trainer, shows you how you can pump up your biceps.video Full story...
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Jacksonville native selected as new NASA astronaut

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A Jacksonville woman has been selected by NASA to train as an astronaut. NASA says 34-year-old Christina Hammock is one of eight candidates selected to train. Full story...
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Sheriff provides details of Friday night checkpoint shooting

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videoWe are finally getting answers about a shooting that happened at a DWI checkpoint in Brunswick county Friday night. Today the sheriff described what happened that left two men injured and facing charges and seven deputies from two counties under investigation. Full story...
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Extraordinary People: UNCW Vice Chancellor humbled by prestigious honor

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video Andy Griffith, Maya Angelou and even the talk show queen herself, Oprah Winfrey, have been recognized with one of the state's highest honors: the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Alongside these Hollywood names is UNCW Vice Chancellor, Mary Gornto. She discovered the news of her award a few weeks ago at a reception in honor of her upcoming retirement. Full story...
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CFCC students get hand-on lessons in home makeover

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videoCape Fear Community College has teamed up with New Hanover County to build a custom house for one special lady. Over the past year, students have been working hard designing, landscaping and building a brand new home Full story...
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Brikhouse to become Ziggy's by the Sea

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videoMove over Brikhouse. A new music venue is on the way to downtown Wilmington. Next month 208 Market Street will be transformed into Ziggy's by the Sea. Full story...
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