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Whitney Houston, the iconic American singer whose battles with drugs, alcohol and ex-husband Bobby Brown marred her star power, has died. She was 48. Houston's publicist confirmed the singer's death to ABC News. The cause of death is not yet known. Full story...

It's a milestone day in Hollywood East. "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" opened today. It's the first big production shot on the so-called Dream Stage at Screen Gems. The movie features special effects and underwater scenes never before shot in 3-D. Many of them were shot in Wilmington. Full story...

The stars of the music world came out Thursday night for the 32nd annual North Carolina Jazz Festival at the Hilton Riverside, downtown. WWAY’s Chris Phillips got to kick off the event again this year Full story...

Few would argue Brunswick County's Jenelle Evans has made headlines for all the wrong reasons as the star of MTV's "Teen Mom 2." While the 20-year-old can't seem to stay out of trouble, Evans's issues and the show are a boon of sorts for her attorney. Full story...

Martin Scorsese's Paris adventure "Hugo" leads the Academy Awards with 11 nominations, among them best picture and the latest director slot for the Oscar-winning filmmaker. Full story...

From the classroom to the big screen, one Cape Fear Community College teacher is in a major motion picture hitting theaters tomorrow. Jack Landry, the lead drama instructor at CFCC, is in the new movie "Contraband" staring Mark Wahlberg. It's an exciting experience for both landry and his students. Full story...

That's a wrap for a "One Tree Hill" set on Front Street in downtown Wilmington. Crews packed up the fictional Karen's Café today two weeks after the show finished filming. Full story...

A big crowd downtown Wednesday night at the Soapbox to see Kate Voegele in concert. The singer has another tie to our community. She appeared on "One Tree Hill" as Mia. Full story...

The drama attracts fans from all over the globe. Girls and guys from France and Canada traveled to the Port City just to get a glimpse of their favorite characters as shooting wraps this week on the show's ninth and final season. Full story...

As The CW's original series "One Tree Hill" draws to a close, Auction Company of Wilmington has been engaged to offer thousands of items and set pieces to the public over the course of two weekends at EUE Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington. Some of the more spectacular items that will be available at auction include the main characters' bedrooms and décor pieces including artwork, nightstands, beds, armoires and more. Full story...

Another milestone counting down to the end of an era here in Hollywood East. Today marked the start of the last five days of shooting for "One Tree Hill," according to the show's co-producer. Full story...

As "One Tree Hill" prepares to sign off, could its predecessor make a comeback? For years rumors of a "Dawson's Creek" reunion have swirled, and one star says she's for it. Full story...

Fans and eager actors lined up today to part of the end of an era in Hollywood East. Fincannon & Associates says more than 600 people turned out for a casting call for the series finale of "One Tree Hill." Full story...

"One Tree Hill" will wrap shooting on its ninth and final season later this month, but it will be a couple more months till the episodes start airing. Full story...

Third time's the charm for a die-hard "One Tree Hill" fan whose quest was to meet star sophia bush despite cerebral palsy. On her third trip from Cleveland, OH, to Wilmington to watch the filming of "One Tree Hill," Melissa Fowler finally met Bush. Full story...