Wilmington NC Local News

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has called a meeting regarding the GE Plant in Castle Hayne. The commission is concerned about an alert the global nuclear fuels facility issued in January when moisture may have leaked into a container of uranium dioxide powder. Full story...

UNC Wilmington has the OK to begin construction on its controversial housing project today. Full story...

A three-year old boy died Wednesday evening in Onslow County after being mauled by a pit bull at Camp Lejeune. The dog was caught and is being held at the Camp Lejeune kennel. What happens if you have a complaint about a dangerous dog? In New Hanover County it very well may end up in dog court... a light hearted name for a place that could have deadly consequences. Full story...

Big plans are in the works for the intersection of Gordon Road and North College. Plans call for a 250,000 square foot shopping center. Full story...

The state now says illegal immigrants will be prohibited from pursuing degrees at North Carolina community colleges, at least until state officials figure out whether a mandate passed six months ago to enroll illegal immigrants violates federal laws. Full story...

RVing is a great way to see the country, but soaring fuel prices may put the brakes on one of the summer's popular vacation activities. Some motor homes have a 55 gallon fuel tank and it costs around $200 to fill. That's up almost $50 from last year. Full story...

School officials are now saying that the Kenan School of Engineering will be open next year, but will adopt a different model and only be available to certain students. Full story...

Ocean Isle Beach will hold a memorial on Friday afternoon for seven SC college students who died in a fire there last fall. Full story...

With the switch to digital television less than four months away, we are trying to help you better understand what's happening. Yesterday we looked at the science behind television and the switch to digital. Today we take a look at why the conversion from analog is happening in the first place. Full story...

A new biodiesel facility has just been approved to be built in Wilmington. The new production plant will be built at the Wilmington state port. Construction is expected to start in about six months. Full story...

A new tool aims to solve crimes faster and more effectively. Twenty different law enforcement agencies from across North Carolina came together in Wilmington Tuesday to sign on to an information sharing database. Full story...

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Military officials say a soldier based at Fort Bragg has died from non-combat related injuries. A statement from the post on Monday said 20-year-old Pvt. Matthew Warren Brown died Sunday morning in Asadabad, Afghanistan. Brown's death is under investigation. Full story...

A drug bust in Pender County ended with three men behind bars and a kilogram of cocaine off the streets Monday. Full story...