As everyone prepares to sit down with family and friends for Thanksgiving, one man says he's thankful to be alive this year. We first introduced you to Greg Frucci last year, a Wilmington sailor who has defied nature and even death. He risked everything to sail alone hundreds of miles across the Atlantic at the start of hurricane season.

The pockets of New Hanover County School Board members got a little bit deeper Tuesday night. The board approved raises for every member.

In September, a UNCW student was arrested by a Wilmington Police officer that he claims used excessive force. The cell phone video was taken by the student's friend. The student believes it was a case of police brutality. You can decide for yourself.

A friend of UNCW student Joe Gigliotti recorded this video of Gigliotti being arrested by a Wilmington Police officer in September. Gigliotti was charged with resisting arrest/hinder and delay, but says he was a victim of police brutality.

At Thursday night’s Leland Town Council Meeting, several residents spoke out against the proposed rezoning of land near the Waterford community, which is currently zoned for commercial use. Developers are proposing to build a 240-unit apartment complex.

In New Hanover County, the long process of counting absentee and provisional ballots is wrapping up tonight. That means campaigns for Rep. Mike McIntyre and David Rouzer should know a whole lot more tonight about who will win their race for Congress.

Two elected leaders and the town manager in Carolina Beach quit last night. Mayor Ray Rothrock says he and Councilman Lonnie Lashley quit along with Town Manager Tim Owens.

It was a war of words Tuesday night in the small town of Chadbourn. Councilman Edwin Roberts was at the center of controversy during a town council meeting and some say it's time for him to go.

The New Hanover County Detention Center will soon have more deputies staffed to help with growing safety issues. Commissioners also approved a bonus for the ABC Board CEO.