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Perdue, Moore don't attend debate in Wilmington

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The absence of the two main Democratic candidates for governor was one of the main topics of a debate in Wilmington. Full story...
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Teen given probation for baking marijuana-laced cookies

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A Wilmington high school student is on court-ordered probation after admitting she baked marijuana into cookies that were given to a teacher. Full story...
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Governor candidates square off in debate

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There are seven candidates vying for the North Carolina Governor's seat, and most of them debated last night at Cape Fear Community College in a forum sponsored by WWAY NewsChannel 3. Candidates addressed the issues of illegal immigration, the economy and the environment. Full story...
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Process underway to replace Hewett

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Brunswick County is less than a month away from having a new sheriff. State law says that the party of the former sheriff will decide the next sheriff. Because Ron Hewett is a Democrat, the Brunswick County Democratic Party will be choosing the new sheriff. But not without asking for the public's input. Full story...
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Police chase ends with two in custody

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An illegal drug investigation sparked a police chase through Wilmington Thursday afternoon. Full story...
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Young child celebration

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Governor Mike Easley declared April, "the month of the young child." Full story...
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Local Catholics praise Pope's visit

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As thousands packed into Washington Nationals stadium to see Benedict XVI, students at St. Mary Catholic School in Wilmington gathered around a computer screen, to watch streaming video of the Pope's first U.S. visit. Full story...
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UNC Wilmington students raise awareness about child abuse

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April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. Thursday at UNC Wilmington, a child welfare class came together to raise awareness about child abuse. Full story...
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Prosecutor clears jailers in inmate's death

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The Brunswick County district attorney says jailers acted properly when they subdued an obese man who then suffocated and died earlier this year. Full story...
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Many express interest in Hewett's job

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One day after Brunswick County sheriff Ron Hewett resigned about 18 people have expressed interest in his old job. Full story...
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