‘Calamari comeback’: Tiniest state’s DNC video gets big buzz
Rhode Island was a big sensation at the virtual Democratic National Convention for its unconventional video plugging calamari — the state’s official appetizer.
Pender Co. School Board votes to delay re-opening on Plan B for one day
At an emergency meeting Friday night, the Pender County School Board voted to delay re-opening to plan B learning for one day.
LISTEN: Pender County woman wins $1 million prize
A second chance turned into a big win for a Pender County woman.
US Navy’s first Black female fighter pilot will receive her wings
Lieutenant Madeline Swegle, who made history as the U.S. Navy’s first Black female tactical fighter pilot, will receive her Wings of Gold on Friday.
Battling cancer, SC woman pushing for Disney to create bald princess
Just a few months ago, life was going great for Natalie Thomas.
North Carolina man files lawsuit, claims deputies beat him
A North Carolina man is suing after he said he was pepper sprayed, tasered and beaten by a group of Union County sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop.
North Carolina woman forgives man involved in road rage assault
High Point Police said a road rage assault occurred Monday afternoon on Skeet Club Road.
Police: Monk found fatally shot at North Carolina temple
Authorities in North Carolina say a Buddhist monk found suffering from a fatal wound while kneeling at an altar was likely struck by a bullet fired from outside the temple.
NC Zoo engravings on overpasses of future bypass
If you are driving through Randolph County in central North Carolina, make sure to be on the lookout for exotic creatures.
First trailer for Wilmington-shot ‘Words on Bathroom Walls’
The Port City gets a moment in the spotlight in the first trailer for the locally shot teen drama “Words on Bathroom Walls.”
VIDEO: 3 women accused of attacking airline workers over flight delay
Sheriff’s officials say several Spirit Airlines employees were injured when they were attacked by three women who were apparently upset that their flight from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia was delayed.
Asheville woman in viral hate speech video hit by vehicle, in critical condition
A woman known for going viral for her racist rants from downtown Asheville is in critical condition after she was struck by a vehicle.
Ford rejects workers’ suggestion it stop making police vehicles
Ford Motor Co. is not giving up its position as the nation’s top seller of vehicles for U.S. police departments.
2 face hate crime charge after allegedly vandalizing BLM mural
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that it will be charging a man and woman caught on camera vandalizing a Black Lives Matter mural on July 4, CBS San Francisco reports.
Crowds flock to local beaches for beautiful holiday weekend
Oak Island was packed with beach goers this weekend. Water Rescue Chief Tony Young says he’s never seen that many boats docked on the west end of the beach.
PAG recommends Novant Health as NHRMC partner
A big step forward in the future of the New Hanover Regional Medical Center was made Thursday night.
New Hanover County Schools release safety guidelines for drive-in graduations
Despite public outcry and a petition, New Hanover County Schools are moving forward with drive-in graduation plans at Cape Fear Community College.
Health officials back New Hanover Schools’ plan for drive-in graduations
Local health officials are supporting New Hanover County Schools’ plan for drive-in graduations. A decision that has received pushback from many students and parents.
Largemouth bass stocked into Northeast Cape Fear River to restore fishery
Fisheries biologists with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission recently stocked 134,000 largemouth bass fingerlings into the Northeast Cape Fear River to help jumpstart the fishery.
Fishermen capture great white shark on video off Maryland coast
A couple of fishermen had the trip of a lifetime — not because of what they caught, but rather, what they saw.
New Hanover County Schools share details for drive-in graduations
New Hanover County Schools have announced new details about drive-in graduations.
New ‘Looney Tunes Cartoons’ take away Elmer Fudd’s rifle
Elmer Fudd is still hunting wabbits, just without his signature firearm in the new series “Looney Tunes Cartoons” on the recently-launched streaming platform HBO Max. In fact, the new series won’t feature guns at all.
Therapy dog joins Charlotte Fire Department
The Charlotte Fire Department’s newest member, a purebred English cream golden retriever, has a special job.
SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, how to watch
A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit from Kennedy Space Center.