gangs

The New Hanover County School District is trying to educate parents and teachers about gangs. Thursday night marked the first of four gang training sessions. Ashley High School hosted the meeting. Full story...

Some New Hanover County middle school students are getting a lesson from the New Hanover County Sheriff's Department. Deputies will lead an anti-gang program at Roland Grise and Williston Middle Schools. Full story...

There is evidence of growing gang violence in Columbus County. The sheriff's department has a line on several suspects in a fatal shooting over the weekend. It happened in the parking lot of an un-licensed club just south of the Boardman community. Full story...

Violent crime in our area is often associated with gang activity. According to law enforcement, most of the major gangs are here. Wilmington Police and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department Gang Task Force met Tuesday in an attempt to ratchet up the fight. Full story...

Efforts continue to battle gang activity in Bladen County. These efforts stem in part from the shooting of 19-year-old Jakhee Sledge outside of a McDonald’s last month. Full story...

In order to promote gang awareness in our community, New Hanover County is holding its second Gang Training Seminar of the quarter. Full story...

Police say there are at least 300 gang members in New Hanover County. And for every known member, they say there are several more unknowns. With gangs come gun violence, and many fear it is on the rise here. Full story...

The Pender County sheriff's office says the number of gang members are on the rise. Full story...

In Wilmington, students gathered at New Hanover High School for the 3rd annual Teen Summit. Urban Promotions organized the event, which was geared toward helping local teens overcome adolescent issues. Full story...

The judge presiding at a hearing for a teenager charged with killing two North Carolina college students has pleaded with Gov. Mike Easley to call a special Legislative session on gang violence. Full story...

Gang activity in southeastern North Carolina is on the rise. Many say the problem will only get worse as our area grows. One local church is trying to tackle the problem head-on. Full story...

A growing region can also mean increased crime. A little over a decade ago, gang activity in our area was unheard of. But gangs in our area are not becoming a problem, they are a problem. Full story...

Former gangsters attend community gang forum, share their first-hand experiences and the harsh reality of gang life. Full story...

Some videos popping up on YouTube are causing concern with police and local residents. The rap videos were filmed in Wilmington and involve young children. Full story...

Federal authorities say 93 foreign nationals have been arrested in North Carolina as part of a three-month nationwide sweep of violent gang activity. Full story...