teens

Vanessa Richardson is the drama director at Deliverance Victory Temple. She writes plays based on what teens are dealing with at her church. Students say the program helps them make smarter choices. 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...

10.8 million. That's the estimated number of youths between the ages of 12 and 20 that are underage drinkers. That's why a local group called Coastal Horizons organized a town hall meeting for parents. 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...

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer -- a season that local law enforcement says is a dangerous time for teens on our roads. Full story...