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New Hanover County News

FIRST ON 3: Medical emergency diverts R/V Dan Moore to Florida port; Crew member taken to hospital

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videoCape Fear Community College's marine research vessel the R/V Dan Moore will get home at least a day late, after a medical emergency involving a crew member. Full story...
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Buffalo Wild Wings to show Hammerheads away games

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videoSoccer fans in Wilmington now have a chance to watch the Port City's professional team on the road. Full story...
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Wrightsville Beach drawbridge closing tonight

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video The Wrightsville Beach drawbridge will be closing tonight from 11:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. Full story...
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EXTRAORDINARY PERSON: A restauranteur with 'chops'

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videoIf you've ever gone for lunch downtown, you probably have seen one of the most recognizable faces in Wilmington. Full story...
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Commissioners vote to censure Berger, start amotion process

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videoNew Hanover County Commissioners voted to censure Commissioner Brian Berger Monday. The Board also voted 3-2 in favor of moving forward with an amotion to remove Berger from his post as commissioner. Full story...
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Wrightsville Beach mayor won't seek re-election

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Wrightsville Beach Mayor David Cignotti will not seek re-election in November. “I'm a firm believer that someone must be 110 percent committed to running for public office and I've decided that I am not,” said Cignotti on Monday. “It's time for someone else to take on those duties.” Full story...
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New Hanover County Commissioners support film incentives as is

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videoToday New Hanover County Commissioners voted in support of a resolution that would keep the film incentives as is. Full story...
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5-year-old drowns in hotel pool

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A 5-year-old girl drowned while swimming in a hotel pool in Wilmington on Friday, a police official said. Full story...
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'Breaking Bad,' 'Under the Dome' actor shows support for film incentives in Wilmington

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As thousands gathered to take a stand for the state's film incentives Saturday, some famous actors filming in the Port City rallied support, too. Dean Norris, known as Hank Schrader in AMC's series, "Breaking Bad," tweeted pictures and blurbs in support of the cause. Full story...
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Accidental shooting sends man to hospital

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An accidental shooting in Wilmington sent a young man to the hospital early Sunday morning, police officials said. Full story...
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Business holds electronics recycling event off Oleander Drive

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video Happening this week local business "Your Computer Friends" is having an electronics recycling event. They are accepting printers, phones, cell phones, batteries, cables, copiers, fax machines, and desktop and laptop computers. Full story...
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Local salon clips for world record attempt, Surfrider Foundation

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A Wilmington salon joins forces with an international organization in an effort to set a world record, all to raise funds for clean water. Hypnotix Spalon is teaming up with Aveda for a global cut-a-thon on Earth Day to attempt the world record for the most money raised for hair cuts in a 24-hour period. Full story...
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Hundreds gather to watch Rims on the River show

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video People from all over the Cape Fear region gathered in downtown Wilmington today to check out Rims on the River Car and Motorcycle Show. Full story...
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Supporters of film industry rally downtown

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With only two days notice, supporters of Wilmington's film industry attracted thousands of people Downtown to rally against possible changes in the state's film incentives. Full story...
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KITCHEN SCOOP: Mona's Incredible Cheese Biscuits

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In celebration of moms, young and old, here is another mother to daughter recipe, Mona’s Incredible Cheese Biscuits. You’ll want to grab the scissors for this one, it will be one of those recipes you want to pass down from generation to generation. Full story...
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