New Hanover County News

Wilmington lawmaker Rep. Thomas Wright has lost his chance for reappointment to five different committees on which he had previously served. Full story...

Police were called to the scene Monday of an attempted bank robbery in Wilmington. Full story...

If a vandal spray-paints your wall with graffiti who should be responsible for cleaning it up? Full story...

Wilmington police have increased the reward amount in the city's only unsolved murder this year. The police department and CrimeStoppers are offering $10,000 to anyone who has information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for killing Ronald Conyers. Full story...

Many local residents showed their support for a worthy cause Sunday, by putting on their walking shoes. The 28th annual "Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty" or "Crop Walk" drew a crowd of more than a hundred people to raise awareness for hunger relief. Full story...

The NAACP State Convention is in Wilmington this weekend and the president of the state chapter delivered his State of the State address Friday. Rev. William Barber repeatedly reminded his audience that working towards the NAACP's goals is movement, not a moment. The president of the North Carolina NAACP delivered his State of the State address to a group of responsive and enthusiastic supporters. Full story...

NC NAACP President Rev. Barber spoke to a filled ballroom about not only asking for recognition of what he calls terrorists riots, but legal response as well. Full story...

Getting young people off the streets and more involved is on the NAACP's agenda. As a result it's hosting a youth night Friday. Full story...

The Wilmington Professional Firefighters Association is holding a big fund raiser Friday night in downtown Wilmington. Full story...

The owner of a sailboat damaged by the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge has been awarded money from the state. Full story...

Whether it's politics, the environment or health, there are likely issues important to you. But do you actually take steps to change the problem? One local high school student is taking on the country's obesity epidemic. Full story...

Earlier this year Tony award-winning actress Linda Lavin made her Wilmington theater debut a decade after she and husband Steve Bakunas made the Port City their home. Full story...

There are new developments in a Wilmington murder investigation. Thursday night police arrested two men in the drive-by shooting death of Eugene Williams. Full story...

Wilmington is host to the state NAACP convention this year. Thursday night, the organization's leaders held a community worship service at Union Baptist Church. Full story...

A big weekend is ahead for civil rights activists here in Wilmington. The city is playing host to the 64th annual NAACP state convention. The NAACP members met at Union Missionary Baptist Church Thursday. One event the group supports here in Wilmington is Thursday morning's groundbreaking of the 1898 Memorial Park. Full story...