Mad Mole Brewery uses the sun to brew beer
The brewery opened in May 2018 and operates on a seven-barrel electric system, which is now powered in part by solar panels.
Alex Trebek announces he has Stage 4 pancreatic cancer
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek announced Wednesday he has Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Lawyer says he has new video evidence against R. Kelly
Attorney Michael Avenatti said Thursday he has given Chicago prosecutors new video evidence of R&B star R. Kelly having sex with an underage girl.
Carolina Beach Town Council meeting draws a crowd
Carolina Beach Town Council met Tuesday night to discuss a variety of issues impacting citizens and tourists. Both students and parents spoke out about reported departures from the Carolina Beach Police Department.
Sunset Beach Mayor Greg Weiss announces resignation
“Sometimes, one or more of those people may feel that a process has worked in a way that makes them so uncomfortable that they feel a need to take action. I’m taking this opportunity to announce that I am resigning as mayor.”
Program aims to reduce illegal dumping in Wilmington
More than 179 tons of debris was dumped illegally and picked up by the City of Wilmington last year.
Lt. Gov. Forest takes next step in 2020 bid for governor
North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest has taken another — but not surprising — step toward running for governor in 2020.
Sheriff aims to hold ICE detainees who are ‘raping’ citizens
Commissioners in a North Carolina county have approved $2.8 million to proceed with contracts to house federal detainees after the sheriff said the immigrant criminals they’ll hold are “raping our citizens in many, many ways.”
New Hanover County expands landfill with new 10-acre cell
New Hanover County has expanded the landfill with a new 10-acre cell, which is the largest ever constructed at the site.
Kamala Harris jumps into presidential race
Kamala Harris, a first-term senator and former California attorney general known for her rigorous questioning of President Donald Trump’s nominees, entered the Democratic presidential race on Monday.
Viral video shows teenagers wearing MAGA hats mocking Native American Vietnam veteran
A group of white teenagers, many wearing “Make America Great Again” hats, were captured on video taunting a Native American Vietnam veteran singing during the first Indigenous People’s March on Friday.
White cop who shot black teen gets nearly 7 years in prison
The white Chicago police officer who gunned down a black teenager in 2014 was sentenced Friday to nearly seven years in prison, bringing an end to a historic case that centered on a shocking dashcam video and fueled the national debate over race and law enforcement.
Judge acquits 3 Chicago officers of Laquan McDonald cover-up
A judge on Thursday acquitted three Chicago police officers of trying to cover up the 2014 police shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald to try to protect another officer who pulled the trigger.
Carowinds’ newest roller coaster is almost ready to ‘strike’
Copperheads aren’t much fun to come across suddenly in the wild or in your garden. But the folks at Carowinds are hoping the snake will scare up thrills and smiles for roller coaster enthusiasts.
Razor burn: Gillette ad stirs online uproar
A Gillette ad for men invoking the #MeToo movement is sparking intense online backlash, with accusations that it talks down to men and groups calling for a boycott.
Court records detail Spacey’s encounter with teenager
A Massachusetts man who says he was groped by Kevin Spacey at a Nantucket restaurant in 2016 caught part of his encounter with the actor on video, according to court records.
Walgreens employee fatally shoots man after photos dispute
An employee at a Tulsa Walgreens with a concealed-carry license fatally shot an armed man after an argument that began at the photo counter, police said Thursday.
Police investigating after video surfaces of ‘Teen Mom’ star’s husband towing truck
“Teen Mom” and Brunswick County resident Jenelle Evans is no stranger to police and now, law enforcement is investigating after a video surfaced involving her husband.
Actor-comedian Kevin Hart will host 2019 Oscars
Kevin Hart has a new job — he will host the 2019 Academy Awards, a role the prolific actor-comedian says fulfills a longtime dream.
UNC Board of Governors member: UNC plan for Silent Sam ‘cowardice’
When the UNC System Board of Governors meets later this month and discusses UNC Chapel Hill’s plan to build a new facility that would house a controversial Confederate statue, Thom Goolsby won’t support the idea.
Man hangs on after glider pilot forgets to strap him in
A Florida man spent his first hang-gliding ride dangling precariously from a control bar and the pilot’s leg after the pilot forgot to strap him in.
WATCH: Puppies bring joy to dementia patients
An Ohio man and his 92-year-old grandmother want to help people with Alzheimer’s and dementia this holiday season.
THE TOYS ARE BACK: ‘Toy Story 4’ teaser trailer released
Here’s a way to get the work week started. Disney-Pixar released a teaser trailer for “Toy Story 4” Monday morning.
Fallen North Carolina soldier returned to family
The body of a N.C. National Guard soldier was returned to his family Friday morning.