High school students place first vote
Some New Hanover High School students reached a milestone together today. Rather than going straight home after school, these students went to the New Hanover County library to make their voices heard.
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Pender County residents paying high insurance rate
Yesterday we told you about how recent growth in Pender County has stretched emergency services thin. Now some residents are concerned for their safety and their wallets.
Thirteen interested in replacing Hewett
Thirteen people have expressed interested in being the new sheriff of Brunswick County. On May 10, the Brunswick Democratic Party’s Executive Committee will meet to choose a replacement for ex-Sheriff Ron Hewett, who was removed from office in late March.
Prosecutor says SC student to face WMD charge
The acting U.S. attorney for South Carolina says a teenager accused of planning to bomb his high school will face a federal charge of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction. The charge carries a possible life sentence.
12 injured in NC bus wreck
The Highway Patrol says 12 people have minor injuries after a bus driver fell asleep and his vehicle ran off the road and rolled onto its side.
Have breakfast with your State legislators
Having breakfast with State Legislators gave local residents an opportunity to discuss politics in an informal setting.
Family, friends remember young cancer victim
On Friday a young Pender County girl lost her battle with cancer. Monday friends and family celebrated the life of Emily Hollis.
Americans worried about finances, not cutting back on gas
As gas prices and food prices soar and housing prices plummet average Americans are increasingly worried about their finances.
Civil War coming to Brunswick Community College
The Civil War is coming to Brunswick Community College. This weekend Civil War re-enactors — like those at the Cameron Art Museum back in February — will be part of Back in Time, sponsored by BCC’s Institute of Lifelong Learning.
Pender County EMS strained
Our area is growing and more people mean more emergencies. That’s becoming very apparent in one local county.
Man recognized as ‘caregiver of the year’
Not many people have what it takes to give back to those in need every day. But one Wilmington man does and is now a local celebrity.
Should college students be allowed to carry weapons on campus?
Two deadly shootings over the past year have raised the issue of self-defense. In Wilmington a group of UNCW students is pushing to allow guns.
Students return to school after bomb plot
Students went through metal detectors and extra security at Chesterfield High School today, after a student was arrested and charged with possessing bomb making materials.
Police fatally shoot man in Wilson
Wilson police officers have fatally shot a man suspected in an early-morning shooting.
NC motorcycle deaths triple since ’97
The number of people killed in motorcycle accidents in North Carolina has tripled in the last decade.
North Carolina now taping murder suspect statements
Police in North Carolina are now taping their interviews with homicide suspects, under a new law that took effect last month.
Thousands enjoy air show
You may have heard the roar of jet engines this weekend coming from the Coastal Carolina Air Show.
Governor’s candidates focused on state dropout rate
North Carolina’s major gubernatorial candidates are making reduction of the state’s dropout rate a part of their campaign.
Clintons to return to North Carolina
Former President Bill Clinton will visit North Carolina for the fifth time on Wednesday, and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton will follow five days later on behalf of her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Lottery gets tepid support among governor’s candidates
North Carolina’s biggest lottery booster is less than a year away from leaving office.
Wildfire keeps firefighters busy over weekend
A wildfire was still causing concern along the Pender-Sampson County line Sunday night.
Summer jobs, get ’em while it’s still spring
If your son or daughter needs a summer job, they’d better start looking. The turbulent economy means there are fewer opportunities out there to earn extra cash.
Passover is here
Tonight, Jewish people around the world are celebrating the second night of Passover.
Young Hampstead girl loses battle with cancer
Last year we brought you the story of Emily Hollis, a little girl battling a cancerous tumor in her brain. We sadly report, Emily lost her battle with cancer on Friday.