Crash Kills Young Marine
Nineteen year-old Zachary Stein was riding along Long Beach road in Oak Island yesterday morning when he collided with a car trying to make a left turn.
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Leland Residents Meet Town’s Top Cop
Tim Jayne started as Leland police chief almost two months ago. On Sunday, he met and greeted town residents at Leland’s town hall.
Women and Guns
After the recent attacks in Wilmington more females are learning to protect themselves.
One local business manager said women are using, owning and carrying guns and other forms of protection.
Military Motorcycle
It could be the most patriotic motorcycle ever built.
Fish for the Pier
On Saturday the North Carolina Public Access Foundation held a fishing tournament benefit to help the Town of Oak Island buy the Yaupon pier.
High School Football Scores August 22
It’s the first night of high school football. We hope you watched our 5th quarter show. If not, check it out online at this website. Also, make sure you catch the debut of the Coach’s Corner Show on Sunday at 11:30 featuring Laney Head Coach Greg Ditz and the Bucaneers.
Recent assaults being treated as unrelated
Yesterday on Ask the Chief, Wilmington Police Chief Ralph Evangelous said the last weekend’s attacks on women are not related to last month’s assault at Third and Market Streets.
Progress Energy unveils plans for solar plant
Utility company, Progress Energy is trying to reduce it’s impact on the environment. It’s doing it with some help from the sun.
Commuter Challenge in the works
Planning is in the works for the second annual Commuter Challenge.
Residents frustrated with CF Public Utility Authority
It’s only been operational for two months, but already, many local residents are frustrated with the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.
Children staying home alone
With kids going back to school, some parents are deciding what to do about after school care.
Some kids go to daycare, some stay with relatives while others may be left at home.
CFCC nursing student opening for Kenny Chesney
A Cape Fear Community College nursing student will soon be making his big debut under the bright lights.
Local invention may save lives
In the event of an emergency, every second counts. A Wilmington man’s invention helps emergency workers better track your location.
Kids learning at eco camp
Local students will be heading back to school next week. Many are spending their last days of summer break – at summer camp.
Waking up early is a way of life for some
Most people can agree, sometimes it’s hard waking up in the morning and going to work. So why get up even earlier if you don’t have to? But many do.
Police Respond to Incidents with Senator Soles
There are some strange happenings going on in the Columbus County town of Tabor City, surrounding state Senator R.C Soles. The Tabor City Police have had to respond to a number of incidents recently involving Senator Soles, and the clients of his law practice.
Suspect surrenders in Charlotte teen’s shooting
A 19-year-old woman accused of shooting and killing a Charlotte teenager earlier this week has surrendered to police.
NC: 55 towns don’t have water conservation plan
North Carolina water officials say 55 towns haven’t filed a required water conservation plan and penalties for that failure are as high as $10,000 a month.
Boys and Girls Club enacts nepotism policy
Some big changes at a local Boys and Girls Club are causing concern among parents and staff.