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Coroner and his funeral home named in descecration of remains suit

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A Southport woman is suing a funeral home owned by Brunswick County's coroner claiming her husband's remains were desecrated. Full story...
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Brunswick Co. man arrested for crimes against nature involving chihuahua

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videoA Brunswick County man is in jail charged with crimes against nature involving a dog. Full story...
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Brunswick Co.'s Pruden named regional Superintendent of the Year

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Brunswick County Schools Superintendent Edward Pruden has been named the 2013-2014 Southeast Regional Superintendent of the Year. The honor is voted on by the 14 public school superintendents that comprise the Southeast Region Superintendents' Council. Full story...
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Fit Minute: Abs

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We team up with personal trainer Brian Knox to show you moves you can do at home to get toned abs. video Full story...
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From UNC School of Gov't: 'I Second that Amotion'

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With apologies to Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and with assurances that I haven’t left out the space in “a motion,” this post addresses a question about whether a North Carolina local governing board has authority to oust one of its members. Full story...
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No one hurt, truck driver cited after head-on crash with Pender Co. school bus

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No one was hurt in a head-on crash involving a tractor trailer and a Pender Co. school bus early Monday. Troopers say children were not yet on the bus at the time of the crash. Full story...
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WFD fans flames of safety for area limousine drivers

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videoMany come to southeastern North Carolina to let their hair down and have a little fun, now the party is going to be a little safer thanks to the Wilmington Fire Department. Full story...
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Body of swimmer missing since Tuesday found

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videoThe body of a swimmer missing since Tuesday has been found in Brunswick County. Holden Beach Police Chief Wally Layne says the body of Kwesi Sample was found around 7 a.m. about a half mile from where he was last seen. Full story...
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Victims of paralysis go surfing with community's help

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videoVictims of paralysis proved this weekend that nothing can stop them from hitting the waves at Wrightsville Beach. Community surfers came together with the support of "Life Rolls On," a non-profit organization, to host the event "They Will Surf Again" where teams of surfers take participants out into the water. Full story...
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Soccer tournament boosts economy

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videoThe 20th Annual Seaside Soccer Tournament kick-started the local economy this weekend. Over 300 teams and over 4,000 people from North Carolina and as far as Georgia occupied several fields throughout New Hanover County during the day, and then spent money on hotel rooms, restaurants, and stores after game's end. Full story...
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