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UPDATE: Body identified as missing Wilmington man

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The search for a missing Wilmington man is over. This weekend deputies in Pender County found the body of Martin Garza. Garza's body was found Saturday afternoon by a motorist driving along Highway 117 near Willard. Full story...
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Beach erosion longstanding challenge for southeastern NC

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video Just in the past year we have reported on the problem of beach erosion right here in our area: at Kure Beach, Topsail Island, Ocean Isle and Oak Island. Erosion specialist Spencer Rogers said, "Erosion is a fact of life along most of North Carolina, and we'll have to live with it one way or another." Full story...
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NIU shooting hits home for UNCW Student

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Here on the campus of UNC-Wilmington, the news of the Northern Illinois University shootings came as more of a shock to some than others. Full story...
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Leland gas station turning into lucky lottery spot

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A Leland gas station is starting to get the nickname "lucky lottery spot" after multiple wins in a matter of months. Full story...
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NC investigating possible mobile home chemical contamination

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videoThe governor of North Carolina is investigating possible chemical contamination in mobile homes after an announcement by the federal emergency management administration. FEMA announced that many of the trailers they gave to Hurricane Katrina victims have dangerous levels of the chemical formaldehyde in them. Full story...
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Children diagnosed with arthritis

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Aching knees when you climb out of bed, fingers and wrists and shoulders that are stiff in the early morning … this sounds like arthritis and old age. But it may also be the complaint of someone very young. Full story...
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You are where you work

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Do you dread going to work every morning? Or do you head in with a spring in your step? How much you like your job has a lot to do with how well you actually do it. Full story...
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Pro-weight disorder sites becoming more popular with teens

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videoAs the internet becomes more and more a part of our daily lives the effects will continue to be seen in our younger population. Full story...
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State cracking down on animal euthanization

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The state is cracking down on the way animal shelters euthanize stray animals in their care. The state Board of Agriculture voted this week to approve new regulations specifying the right way to euthanize animals in the shelter. Full story...
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Columbus County sees year's first rabies case

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A rabies case involving a family dog in Columbus County marks the county's first of the year. Full story...
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Two Harnett County children, home alone, die in fire

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Authorities are investigating a mobile home fire that killed two young children who were home without supervision. Full story...
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Cape Fear 2020: Will film incentives continue to work?

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videoWhen film scouts look for a location to shoot their movie they take many things into consideration. One is whether the state offers a tax break for filmmakers. Full story...
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Wrightsville Beach considering WAVE Transit, dangerous condition surfing ban

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Lots of people catch waves at Wrightsville beach, but what about to it? Full story...
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SC mother shot by 3-year-old faces neglect and drug charges

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A mother who says she was shot in the mouth by her 3-year-old son while she slept has been charged with child neglect and simple possession of marijuana. Full story...
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Burgaw planning for growth

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videoMore people, more homes, and more traffic that's what Burgaw town leaders are planning for. The growing Pender County town is showing few signs of slowing down. Full story...
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