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Crime

Deputies searching for a man who broke into home, attempted sexual assault

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New Hanover County deputies are looking for a man they say broke into a house early Monday morning and attempted to sexually assault the resident. Full story...
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Wilmington Police keep busy downtown with several weekend arrests

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Wilmington Police kept busy managing an unusual number of unruly crowds this weekend. There were seven arrests in downtown Wilmington, including charges of disorderly conduct... Full story...
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Car stolen from NASCAR drivers home

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videoPolice in Cornelius have released surveillance video of a car theft two weeks ago. The thieves took a car belonging to Denny Hamlin, one of NASCAR's rising stars. Full story...
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Family feud erupts in Wilmington parking lot, brother stabbed

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A family feud in Wilmington Thursday night ended with one man in intensive care. Wilmington Police have charged 58-year-old Nathan Cheek for assault with a deadly weapon. Full story...
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More information in the shooting at Senator RC Soles home

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A new investigation of State Senator RC Soles is underway after a shooting Sunday at his home. Investigators say a young man wound up in the hospital after the senator pulled the trigger.

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Man arrested for allegedly stealing from purses in New Hanover courthouse

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It takes some guts to steal something right in front of a judge, but that is exactly what one Wilmington man is accused of doing. Full story...
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18 year old sentenced to 29 to 37 years behind bars

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An 18 year-old Wilmington man will serve decades behind bars for a 2008 murder. Obrian Hester pleaded guilty Monday in the murder of Michelle Crutchfield. Tuesday, he was sentenced to 29 to 37 years in prison. Full story...
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Obrian Hester back in court Tuesday

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A confessed killer will be back in New Hanover County court Tuesday to find out how much time he will spend behind bars. Full story...
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Arrest nabs man in alleged Chuck E. Cheese robbery

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A Wilmington man is scheduled to make his first court appearance Monday for allegedly robbing Chuck E. Cheese's on Oleander Drive last week. Full story...
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Leland's Night Out against crime

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Communities across the country, and right here in our area, gathered Tuesday night to take part in the 26th Annual National Night Out. One of the local events was in Leland. Full story...
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Night Out makes a stand against crime and drugs

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Communities across North America, including several in our area, are joining forces Tuesday night to make a stand against crime and drugs. Full story...
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Tabor City arson investigation heats up

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videoA story we've been following out of Columbus County continues to unfold. On Wednesday, 17-year-old Allen Strickland's Tabor City home went up in flames while he was sleeping inside.

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Tabor City teen arson victim says he's afraid for his life

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videoThe Columbus County town of Tabor City is buzzing with speculation over who may have burned down the home of a local teenager with connections to State Sen. R.C. Soles.

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Still no closure, 3 years after woman's disappearance

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Wilmington police are still investigating the death of Allison Jackson Foy. Foy disappeared after a night out, three years ago.

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Violence at area housing projects

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videoA shooting at a Wilmington Housing Project has neighbors concerned. It happened at 12th and Rankin Streets, just as the sun went down. Police are calling it an armed robbery. Full story...
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