The NC Spot Festival begins Saturday
The North Carolina Spot Festival kicks off this weekend in Hampstead. Many of the vendors arrived early Friday morning to set up.
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Topsail Island suffers damage from storm
Thursday’s storm caused extensive damage on Topsail Island. Residents of Topsail did not see it coming.
Flooding in Carolina Beach
The roads are dry and the rain has subsided, but Kelly’s Beach Bar is still all wet. A combination of high tide, heavy winds and plenty of rain flooded the business Kelly Fowler has owned for the past six years.
Southeastern Center for Mental Health funds declining
Funds are declining for the Southeastern Center for Mental Health to the point of what several professionals are calling a crisis. Many disabled patients may lose services by the end of this month and the situation is not sitting well with care providers and patients.
Two local female officers make history
Lieutenant Kathleen Cochran of the Wilmington Police Department and Major Rhonda Smith of the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department just graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Alert: Possible money scam
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is alerting citizens of a possible scam that may be occurring in our area.
Friday’s update on Alan Rickenbacker
Alleged serial burglar Alan Rickenbacker made his second court appearance last night via video from New Hanover County jail.
Some students not vaccinated
Hundreds of sixth graders across North Carolina have been suspended for not having their vaccinations updated.
The history of the University of North Carolina
The history of the University of North Carolina returns where it started tonight – The Port City. Legend says Hinton James walked from Wilmington to Chapel Hill to become the school’s first student.
UNC renames public health school after gift
CHAPEL HILL — The University of North Carolina is renaming its School of Public Health after getting a $50 million private gift. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health is being named Friday after the gift from Dennis and Joan Gillings. Dennis Gillings is chief executive of Quintiles Transnational, a Durham clinical…
NC National Guard aviation soldiers deploying
RALEIGH — About 120 soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard’s 449th Theater Aviation Brigade are preparing to deploy to work with the 10th Mountain Division in Iraq. The guard held a farewell ceremony Thursday in Raleigh for the soldiers in the brigade’s Headquarters Company. Soldiers in the unit are trained for reconnaissance and security, air assault and air movement,…
Three local families affected by Rett syndrome
Rett syndrome affects thousands of girls and can be devastating for some parents to discover in their children. Three local families have dealt with their grief by spreading the word about the disorder.
Individuals behind your early morning flight
If you fly the friendly skies, you have probably taken an early morning flight. If you think you are dragging when you get to the airport, imagine driving to the airport every morning before 5:00 a.m. The list of people who do is lengthy.
Missing woman’s family speaks out
The past few days have been a whirlwind for Carol Dowless’ family. She has been missing since September 2005 and remains found Tuesday are believed to be hers.
Ground Breaks for New Screen Gems Stage
Wilmington’s role in the film business was in the spot light Thursday. EUE / Screen Gems symbolically broke ground on their new dream stage.
Weather affecting construction crews
Wind caused problems for local construction crews Thursday.