Boating

A Castle Hayne man is charged in last week's Figure Eight Island bridge accident. Alcohol was a factor. Full story...

Three people were injured when the boat they were in crashed into the Figure Eight Island Bridge. The accident happened around 10 Monday night. One of those people is still in the hospital. The accident involved a 24-foot Hydra-sport boat. A spokesperson for the North Carolina Wildlife Enforcement, who is investigating the case, says the boat belongs to one of the three injured people. Full story...

The body of a man has been found several days after his unoccupied boat was found last week in a North Carolina coastal river. Full story...

We want to help you stay safe on the water and out of trouble with the Coast Guard. Before getting out on the water there may be a few things you need to do. Full story...

If you drove anywhere this weekend you probably noticed a big difference on how much it cost to get there. That's because there's been a big change at the gas pump. AAA says prices have jumped 30 cents on average since early April. Analysts blame refinery production snags and demand for gasoline growing faster than usual. Full story...