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New Hanover County News

Pender boys, East Bladen girls advance to the state finals; New Hanover boys fall short

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Next Saturday will be state championship weekend for high school basketball. Pender and East Bladen both earned invitations today in Fayetteville. Full story...
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Whiteville baseball coach gets tossed out of season opener against Laney

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video Whiteville baseball coach Brett Harwood only watched half the game on Tuesday night in the Wolfpack's baseball season opener against the defending state 4-A champions, Laney High School. Full story...
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New Hanover, East Bladen, West Bladen and Pender are headed to Fayetteville in search of a berth in the state title game

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Three more wins. That's all it will take in order to win a state championship for the teams still alive in the high school basketball state playoffs. The quest for Pender, West Bladen, East Bladen and New Hanover will continue in Fayetteville this week. Click full story for the full schedule and pairings. Full story...
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State high school basketball playoff pairings released

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The state playoffs for high school basketball start Monday. The pairings are set. Let the excitement begin. Full story...
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STORMTRACK 3: Conditions improving as sunshine returns

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Road conditions will continue to improve as sunshine warms road temperatures throughout the region.

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Nuclear plant staff donates bikes to kids

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Kids in the Cape Fear are getting an early Christmas present. Employees at Progress Energy's Brunswick Nuclear Plant are donating more than 1,700 bikes to elementary school children in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. Full story...
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New Hanover and Brunswick Counties on Top 10 List of foreclosures in NC

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video The North Carolina Justice Center says the state is on pace to set a record with more than 70,000 home foreclosures in 2010. The advocacy group said Monday its projection is based on an analysis of current foreclosure filings across the state. Full story...
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Rep. Justice: Voters cheated by ballot mess up

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State Rep. Carolyn Justice says voters have been cheated. Justice says she received a called from Rep. Danny McComas (R-New Hanover) saying that the 16th District House candidates were completely left off the ballots at the Northeast Library in Wilmington. Full story...
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Red Cross set up to help flood victims

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The local chapter and the North Carolina Flood Relief Operations for the Red Cross have teamed up. They're set up in the old Haverty's building on Oleander Drive as long as help is needed. Full story...
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Leland mayor continues crusade against Skyway plan

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Leland's mayor continues fighting the proposed project Cape Fear Skyway project. Mayor Walter Futch held a meeting at Leland Town Hall today. He spelled out all the reasons he's against the proposed Skyway. Full story...
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Veteran who helped other vets killed in car crash

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video A man who dedicated his life to helping veterans find jobs died in a car crash this morning. Milton Daniel Peninger was a Vietnam veteran himself. Full story...
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Former soccer coach charged again for sex with player

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Brian Reardon, 24, was previously arrested by the New Hanover County Sheriff's office for having a sexual relationship with one of his players, but an investigation with another law enforcement agency showed the acts extended beyond county limits. Full story...
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Constantineau stories have folks ranting

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video We've been amazed at what we've been able to dig up about Richard Constantineau Jr.'s driving record. Some of you have been, too. Full story...

Early college high school grads get jump start on future

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video It's not every day a student has her high school diploma and college degree by the age of 18. Alexandra Lyons started Pender Early College High School at the age of 15. The program gives high school students the chance to pursue an associate degree from cape fear community college. Full story...
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Are you ready for Election Day?

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After months of campaigning, the big day has finally arrived. But are you ready for Election Day? Do you know where to vote? Do you know if you are even registered properly? Do you even know who you can vote for? Full story...
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