High school students visited the many booths and workshop sessions offered at Union Missionary Baptist Church Saturday. More than twenty universities were on hand to lend advice.
Three Hoggard High School theatre students won awards for their performance in the play, “Haiku”. Now they’re looking for even more recognition.
The state honored some Pender County residents for their volunteerism.
University of North Carolina officials have unanimously approved a $3 billion budget plan that seeks a $168 million spending increase.
The adult smoking rate in the United States has reached a new low, dropping below 20 percent for the first time ever.
Documents filed in bankruptcy court show bidders must show they can meet the minimum $35 million price with ten percent as cash, and prove they can run the business.
It’s been a couple of weeks since Election Day, and I’m just now getting around to writing another blog. Part of it is that I needed a break from politics, not to mention a few extra naps.
The Topsail Pirates captured their first ever state title in soccer Sunday night.
Sunday marked the second anniversary of the deadly tornado that swept through Columbus County. Riegelwood changed forever when it touched down, killing eight people. Those who lived through the event looked back to remember they lost.
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Wilmington to show their disapproval of Proposition 8. It was introduced on the November ballot in California to strike down a court ruling to allow same-sex marriage. The state supported the proposition, which sent alarms throughout the gay and lesbian community.
For Ashley High School senior Katie Mallard, alternative fuels are the way of the future.
Mallard organized an alternative fuel car show at the Battleship. It was part of her senior project, it seemed to get a lot of attention.
19 people have applied so far for Jason Thompson’s Wilmington City Council seat.
The plane was about an hour over the Atlantic when they began to notice the signs of a possible problem. That is when the pilot decided to turn around and head for the nearest airport, Wilmington International.
Video games are part of a big industry. One area business is capitalizing on the popularity of video games, and offering the gaming experience to the masses.
Nearly seventy years ago, a Carolina Beach woman and her daughter disappeared. Now, thanks to new technology, the State Bureau of Investigation may have the clues it needs to give their family some closure.
Another arrest and heavy bond in connection with that armed robbery at Hardee’s on Carolina Beach road last week.
One local couple said they have seen thousands of dollars disappear from their bank account, and it had nothing to do with the downturn in the market.