Afternoon chase involving deputies ends with two men arrested in New Hanover County
Two men have been arrested after they led authorities on a chase in New Hanover County Wednesday afternoon, deputies say.
Cape Fear sees increase in “pandemic pets” returned to animal shelters
Early on in the pandemic, pet adoption rates skyrocketed. Now, across the US and even here in the Cape Fear, pandemic pets are getting returned to shelters weekly.
Riverfront Park construction set to finish June 28, grand opening planned for July 4
Wilmington is known for the arts and bigger names in the music industry are now catching wind of the Port City as the Riverfront Park and Amphitheater finishes up construction and prepares to open in July.
Local bird sanctuary needs your help to find eggs a new home
Skywatch, our area bird shelter and rehab center, needs your help.
Local gas stations still in need of specific fuel grades
It’s been one week since Colonial Pipeline announced its return to operations following a ransomware cyberattack, and local gas stations are now getting fuel, but some still experiencing issues.
‘Teacher of the Week’ helping exceptional children learn at their own pace
Students tend to learn at their own pace but one veteran Pender County teacher has a unique way of reaching students at her school.
‘Team Rubicon’ mobilizes veterans to help with humanitarian missions
A Brunswick County woman who is a part of a veteran-led disaster response organization with thousands of volunteers is trying to encourage more veterans in Southeastern North Carolina to get involved.
Mom to Mom: At home exercises for you and your kids
Most parents will tell you , it’s hard to squeeze in a workout when you have kids at home.
NHCS Board of Education approves Title IX survey, talks alternatives to suspensions
The New Hanover County Board of Education held an interim meeting on Tuesday, discussing a variety of issues.
Cape Fear Academy basketball standouts headed to the next level
Two Cape Fear Academy basketball standouts are taking their talents to the collegiate level next fall.
Coastal Christian High School has five student-athletes sign their national letters of intent
Five student-athletes at Coastal Christian High School expierenced a moment they will never forget on Tuesday afternoon. The seniors signed their national letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at the next level.
Port City Track Club shines in return to competition
The Port City Track Club traveled down to South Carolina this past weekend compete in the Mout Pleasant Track and Field Meet. The team had six athletes bring home medals during the event.
Local Israelis and Palestinians on the violence in the Middle East
Though it may seem a world away, the violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip affects many in the United States.
Thousands of NC sexual assault kits in backlog now tested
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announces that over half of the sexual assault kits that were left backlogged in evidence lockers have been tested or are in the process of being tested.
Pet Pals: 1-year-old Yellow Lab is in need of a forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is a 1-year-old Yellow Lab.
Parents concerned about systemic racism, gender identity being taught in schools
About a dozen people protested outside Monday night’s Bladen County Board of Education meeting with concerns about a new social studies curriculum they believe is harmful to their children.
New Hanover girls tennis outlasts Hoggard in matchup of unbeatens
The New Hanover High School girls tennis team used a fast start on Monday afternoon to take down rival Hoggard in a matchup of unbeaten teams, 6-3.
Hoggard names John Lucas as new head volleyball coach
Hoggard High School announced their new head volleyball coach on Monday afternoon. John Lucas was hired to take over the Viking program headed into the fall.
To wear, or not to wear? Businesses decide whether to continue requiring masks
After Governor Cooper took away the mask mandate, maximum capacity and social distancing requirements Friday, small businesses were given a choice. After taking the weekend to decide, many are thrilled to have a say.
Making up for lost time: Siblings find one another through DNA website after decades apart
Four siblings in the Cape Fear are making up for lost time after finding one another in late 2020.
Years in the Making: Hoggard Softball wins first state championship
The last time the Hoggard softball team played for a state championship was 2019, when they fell in a heartbreaking game three to South Caldwell. On Saturday night, in the NCHSAA Class 4A State Championship game the Vikings flipped the script to claim their first title in program history.
Tresvik pitches a one-hitter, Hoggard Softball wins game one of Class 4A State Championship
One run was all the Hoggard High School softball team needed on Friday night to win the first game of the NCHSAA Class 4A State Championship series against East Forsyth, 1-0.
Restaurants decide whether to require masks after mandate ends
Though wearing a mask is no longer mandated in most public North Carolinian spaces, private businesses have the freedom to decide whether they will continue mask and social distancing requirements.
Gov. Cooper lifts capacity & social distancing rules, and most mask mandates
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday announced that the state is completely lifting all mandatory capacity, gathering limits and social distancing requirements, effective immediately.