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New Hanover County News

Kohls, hospital hold Back to School Safety Extravaganza

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For many younger students, school starts in just a few days as well. That's why so many parents are making sure their children are prepared and safe. New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Kohls Department stores presented a "Back to School Safety Extravaganza" Saturday. Full story...
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Adult novelty business takes down signs

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A local business that's been causing controversy is still up and running, but with an important change. Last week some parents complained about guilty pleasures opening so close to the daycare their children attend on 23rd Street. Full story...
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Murder victim's sister speaks

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We're learning more about the man murdered early Friday in New Hanover County. Investigators say no arrests have been made in the murder of 22-year-old Geoffrey Graham. His sister has a message for his killer. Full story...
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College students check out possible roommates online

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videoAs colleges and universities are gearing up for the start of the school year, many incoming freshman are preparing to live with complete strangers. They're armed with more knowledge than ever before. Full story...
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UNCW receives national recognition

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UNCW is receiving national recognition. US News and World Report ranked the school in the top ten public master's universities in the south. Full story...
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Renamed health clinic still facing problems

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videoA Wilmington health clinic plagued by problems has a new name. But the problems have not gone away. Full story...
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Adult novelty store violates zoning ordinances

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videoA local adult novelty store may be forced to shut down just days after opening. Friday zoning inspectors found Guilty Pleasures off 23rd Street in Wilmington in violation of City ordinances. A City spokesperson says Guilty Pleasures originally submitted a zoning plan to be a warehouse-only establishment. Full story...
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Parents want adult warehouse shut down

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videoA Wilmington adult warehouse is open for business. Just four days after it's opened its doors, some folks want it shut down. Full story...
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Authorities investigating deadly Ogden shooting

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New Hanover County deputies are investigating the death of a man found shot in his home late Thursday night. Deputies say someone broke into a house in the 2500 block of Bradfield Court near Gordon Road and shot 23-year-old Geoffrey Graham with a shotgun. Full story...
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Local war opponents present check to congressman

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videoA group of opponents of the war in Iraq, including some members of the political action group MoveOn.org, expressed their concerns Thursday. Full story...
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Wrightsville Beach fire leaves many homeless

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videoA fire at a Wrightsville Beach apartment house has left a number of people homeless. Investigators say a pot of cigarette butts ignited on the third floor deck. The fire quickly spread to the vinyl siding of the house. Full story...
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Local chef earns rave reviews, awards

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videoKeith Rhodes is a very busy man, and it can be a challenge to catch him. We went behind the scenes in downtown Wilmington to find out why he earns rave reviews, awards and loyalty. Chef and owner of Catch Keith Rhodes has so much on his plate, he practically meets himself coming and going. Full story...
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Autistic kids get chance to surf

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videoSome 160 families showed up at Wrightsville Beach Thursday morning so kids with autism could learn how to catch a wave. Full story...
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Nursing home reps vie for space

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Local nursing home representatives and those competing to build nursing homes in New Hanover County had five minutes a piece to persuade decision-makers as to why they deserve space for more residents. Full story...
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Teen arrested for firing shots into vehicle

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Our rash of gun violence continues. A teenager is under arrest after firing shots into an occupied vehicle in Wilmington. Full story...
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