SC police have leads in shooting near Coastal Carolina University
Police investigating the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old man near Coastal Carolina University’s campus say they have developed several new leads but they are releasing few details.
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Allegiant Air takes first flights to Orlando
It’s been a little more than a week since Allegiant Air’s first flight to Orlando took off from Wilmington.
Three arrested after church members robbed as service began
Three men face multiple armed robbery charges after authorities said they robbed members of a Mitchell County church of nearly $1,600 as services began on Sunday.
NC Correction Department seeks review of state probation offices
The state Correction Department wants a federal agency to review training and practices of probation offices in the state’s urban areas.
State sued over mental health care cuts
The state Department of Health and Human Services has been sued in federal court because of alleged cuts in mental health programs.
Airline troubles ground wedding guests
It seemed like a perfect plan. Perhaps too perfect to be true. And in the end it was.
School bus accident sends one to hospital
A school bus accident in Brunswick County school sent one person to the hospital.
Man offering cash reward for information in attack of elderly woman
Many people had strong emotions after hearing about a 95-year-old Wilmington woman who was attacked, assaulted and robbed in her home Saturday morning.
Program helps abused children
The month of April is child abuse prevention month. The Guardian ad Litem program plays a big part in helping children who are victims of abuse.
The Azalea Festival Parade
Hundreds of people were in Downtown Wilmington Saturday morning enjoying the Azalea Festival Parade.
Wanted Marine may have e-mailed sheriff, seeking help from Mexico
Detectives are investigating whether a Marine charged with the brutal slaying of a pregnant colleague might have e-mailed authorities, asking a
question about turning himself in.
Cars towed in Azalea Festival parking mix-up
Private property generally means no parking for drivers. But a situation this weekend over a vacant lot in Wilmington had some drivers confused with costly consequences.
Hewett to receive paycheck during suspension
Opinions on the street are mixed as to whether Brunswick County Sheriff Ronald Hewett should get a paycheck during his suspension. But opinions aside, the county attorney has made a decision.
Snake gets loose in serpentarium
The serpentarium on Orange Street in downtown Wilmington has some of the worlds deadliest snakes on display.
NC media sue Easley, allege violations of public records law
Media organizations from across North Carolina have sued Gov. Mike Easley, charging that his administration violated the state’s public records law through the “systematic deletion, destruction or concealment” of e-mail messages.
DOT projects dropped or delayed
Thanks to new cost estimates from the Department of Transportation drivers waiting for improved road conditions in southeastern North Carolina will have to wait longer.
Four firms are finalists for Bragg construction
Officials say four construction firms have been selected as finalists for the contract to build the new 650,000-square-foot headquarters for the U.S. Army Forces Command and Reserve Command.
Friends, family help woman build new house
As the saying goes, home is where the heart is. That’s especially true for one Wilmington resident whose friends, family and co-workers are helping to build her first house after a long personal struggle.
New Hanover County Board of Elections sees busy registration season
More than twice as many people registered to vote in New Hanover County this year as did during the last presidential election back in 2004.
Moore, Perdue endorsements of Obama should bring votes, risks
North Carolina’s two leading Democratic candidates for governor are carefully publicizing their support for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, mostly to black
residents.
National Weather Service confirms weekend tornado in Wayne County
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a weak tornado with winds estimated at 75 mph touched down in Wayne County on Saturday and damaged several mobile homes.
Elderly woman attacked, police look for suspect
Wilmington Police are searching for the person who attacked an elderly woman inside her downtown home early Saturday morning.
Murdered marine remembered by fourth-graders at fitness event
Fourth-graders remembered a slain marine by running a victory lap during an annual fitness day event she participated in 10 years ago.
Girl’s best friend
Ellie is not your average golden retriever.