Azalea Festival announces musical acts
Two country acts will kick off the festivities.
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Treefest gives seedlings to community
Friday folks had the chance to get some green, without it costing any.
Chapel Hill teen pleads guilty in parents’ 2005 shooting deaths
A teenager has pleaded guilty to killing his parents and hiding the bodies inside their home.
Air Force honor escorts remains of pregnant Marine home
An honor escort from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base accompanied the remains of Marine Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach to a funeral home.
Nonprofit gets federal OK to help immigrants pursue citizenship
An organization in Charlotte that helps Latinos learn English and understand the U.S. legal system can now help immigrants pursue citizenship.
Area schools not getting lottery money
Are education lottery dollars helping your child’s school? If you live in Brunswick, New Hanover or Pender County the answer — according to several state lawmakers — is no.
Former inmate speaks out
A former Brunswick County inmate speaks out about her concerns of inmate treatment.
Fugitive Marine indicted, death penalty waived
Fugitive Marine Cpl. Cesar Laurean has been indicted on first-degree murder charges in the death of 20-year-old Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach — but prosecutors say they reluctantly agreed not seek the death penalty if he is arrested in Mexico.
Brunswick County inmate dies after altercation
Sheriff Ron Hewett says Senaca Vaught attacked two detention officers who sprayed him with mace before tackling him to the floor.
Presidential candidates campaign in SC, Florida
On the campaign trail the presidential pack spent the day in Dixie. Republicans were stumping in Florida, whose primary is in five days. Democrats have until Saturday to pick up votes in South Carolina. And — as usual — there were two Clintons campaigning there.
Washington nears completion of economic stimulus package
Lawmakers in Washington said today that an economic stimulus package could soon be signed, sealed, and delivered. For most taxpayers, the plan means cash in their pockets.
350 paratroopers return from Afghanistan
It was a joyful homecoming for some 350 paratroopers from the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade in Fort Bragg today.
If convicted Wright could keep pension
Even if state Rep. Thomas Wright is found guilty of the criminal charges he faces he will still be able to draw taxpayer dollars.
Brunswick County home prices drop 29 percent
If you’re looking for a deal on home you might consider Brunswick County.
19-year-old accused in fatal shooting and robberies at Duke
A 19-year-old man is being held without bond after being charged in the death of a Duke University graduate student.
More local restaurants go smoke-free
More and more restaurants in our area are going smoke-free, but there’s a lot more to it than putting up a no smoking sign.
Schools looking for uniform donations
The New Hanover Council of PTAs wants to make sure all children have school clothes. Earlier this week the council launched an initiative to collect used or new school uniforms.
Local communities receive millions for revitalization
More than $13.7 million in community development block grants was handed out to North Carolina communities in our area.
NC state revenues remain $125M ahead at fiscal year’s midpoint
Despite a shaky national economy, North Carolina’s coffers continue to do better than expected.
Marine indicted, but won’t face death penalty if caught in Mexico
Onslow County’s district attorney says he will not seek the death penalty for a Marine indicted on a first-degree murder charge.
Man missing, police suspect foul play
Police suspect foul play in the case of a Wilmington man who has been missing for three days. Martin Garza was last seen at the Wal-Mart in Wallace on Monday. His truck was found in Johnston County early Tuesday but there was no sign of Garza.
Seven Blackwater protesters lose appeal in court
Seven people arrested for trespassing at security company Blackwater Worldwide’s headquarters have lost their appeals and will be sentenced.
Grand jury decision expected in case of murdered pregnant Marine
A grand jury in Jacksonville is expected to decide today whether to indict a Marine corporal suspected of killing a 20-year-old pregnant colleague who once accused him of rape.
UNC-Chapel Hill fundraising campaign brings in $2.38 billion
During an eight-year fundraising campaign, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has brought in $2.38 billion in donations.