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Whiteville man to head up DMV

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Gov. Mike Easley has promoted a Whiteville man to head up the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Full story...
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Governor signs three ethics bills

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Governor Mike Easley signed into law today several ethics bills that open state Ethics Commission hearings and regulate legal defense funds for public officials. Full story...
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High temperatures dangerous for firefighters

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videoOn hot days like this, hot jobs can sometimes be dangerous. Firefighters may have the toughest job around on days like this, packing on heavy gear to protect themselves in a fire. Full story...
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Local stores selling recalled canned meat

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There could be a danger still lurking in your local grocery store. The New Hanover County Health Department says some area stores have been selling recalled canned meat linked to an outbreak of botulism. Full story...
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Heat poses problem for some bus riders

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The heat also poses a problem for people traveling by bus. Wanda Garcia and her mother Beatrice Brandon were delayed in Wilmington, heading home on a bus to Raleigh. Full story...
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N.C. tops list of clean American beaches

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North Carolina tops the list of states with the cleanest beaches in America. The North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources samples the water quality at every beach in the country on a regular basis between April and October. Full story...
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Oppressive heat hits hard

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videoOur top story is the oppressive heat. Many are staying cool with air conditioning, but some don't have that luxury. On these hot summer days there aren't many places for the homeless to go. The Good Shepherd Ministries in downtown Wilmington says it's the only homeless shelter in the county that stays open during the day. Full story...
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Southport Police offering reward for arson information

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The Southport Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward, for information in a string of arsons. Full story...
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New clinical trials using electricity to zap cancer

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New clinical trials at 12 major hospitals around the country are using electricity to zap cancer cells. One study participant who a year ago was given only six months to live. Full story...
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More Pender County parents to get Computer Cop software

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More Pender County parents will soon get computer software that can help protect their kids from online predators. Full story...
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Robeson residents evacuated as crews fight woods fire

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Robeson County officials evacuated as many as 40 homes as a wildfire that had been controlled sprang to life and burned 100 to 200 acres of woods. Full story...
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Temperature records falling across North Carolina

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Temperature records are falling around the state in the summer heat wave and forecasters predict more scorching weather today. Full story...
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New Hanover County District Court Judge to be replaced

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Effective Thursday Judge John Carroll will be replaced by Judge J.H. Corpening. The news came as a shock to Carroll, who says he's proud of his accomplishments as chief judge over the past six years. Full story...
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Shallotte family leaves mark on town

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videoThis week we've been taking an inside look at Shallotte, a Brunswick County town. The Milliken family is one family that has been in Shallotte since the town was established. Full story...
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CFCC students make bio-fuel

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If you're tired of paying at the pump, Cape Fear Community College may have come up with a way to cut some of the costs and help the environment at the same time. Made right in the college's labs by faculty and students, the bio-fuel burns cleaner than diesel. Full story...
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