Artists hang Ku Klux ‘Klowns’ from tree to protest white nationalism in Virginia
Eight Ku Klux ‘Klown’ effigies were hung from a tree in Richmond, Virginia’s Bryan Park Thursday morning to protest white nationalism.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: The ‘Live Free Talk Show’
Talk shows are very popular. There’s one that just debuted in the Port City that is bringing everyday issues to the spotlight in “Live Free” fashion.
NASA invites you to become a citizen scientist during total solar eclipse
NASA invites eclipse viewers around the country to participate in a nationwide science experiment by collecting cloud and air temperature data and reporting it via their phones.
Group alleges McDonald’s employees hid bacon in Muslim family’s sandwiches
A Muslim civil rights organization is asking management at a McDonald’s located in Alabama to identify and fire the staff who allegedly hid pieces of bacon in 14 chicken sandwiches ordered by a Muslim family.
Man posts video of climbing Philadelphia City Hall tower
A man who goes by the name Carson King has posted an online video of himself climbing Philadelphia City Hall and its clock tower, which reaches about 500 feet into the air.
How will the total solar eclipse affect your animals?
When the sky goes dark during the Great American Total Solar Eclipse , about 99.4% of the sun will be covered, raising questions about what that will mean for pet and wild animals whose daily routines are driven by the cycles of night and day.
Support the Port localizes “A Different World”
A local non-profit organization is getting a lot of attention for a video they put together that brings a blast from the past.
NC Red Cross staff member to teach CPR/First Aid in Africa
A North Carolina Red Cross member is headed to the Horn of Africa to care for military service members and teach life saving skills.
More than a half dozen waterspouts seen in OBX
More than a half dozen water spouts were seen by emergency responders in the Colington Harbor neighborhood of Kill Devil Hills Monday morning.
New Hanover County releases third opioid epidemic PSA
The third PSA created by New Hanover County to discuss the opioid epidemic is now online.
Fort Fisher Aquarium staff ‘shaved for a porpoise’
Several North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher team members shaved their facial hair to raise awareness and thousands of dollars to help save the vaquita.
Gatorade commercial featuring Laney High School airs
A new Gatorade commercial starring Michael Jordan prominently features an area school and his alma mater, Laney High.
Piano-playing bear strikes viral chord at Colorado apartment
Police say it wasn’t a burglary – just a black bear that stomped, briefly, on piano keys while rummaging through an apartment in Colorado.
New Hanover County releases second opioid epidemic PSA
The second PSA created by New Hanover County to discuss the opioid epidemic is now online.
Colbert gleefully responds ‘I won’ to insults from Trump
Stephen Colbert has gleefully responded to insults hurled his way by President Donald Trump, cheering the fact that he finally got Trump to say his name.
New virtual reality ride features extreme heights, spiders
A New Jersey theme park is unveiling what it calls the world’s tallest and fastest virtual reality drop ride that will prey on people’s fears of heights and spiders.
Tax Day demonstrators to demand Trump release his taxes
Protesters are expected to take part in Tax Day demonstrations nationwide, calling on President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.
April the giraffe in NY has calf before 1.2 million online
April the giraffe has given birth at a New York zoo as more than a million people around the world watched live.
New Hanover County creates first of six opioid PSAs
Raising awareness of the local opioid epidemic and its impact on the entire community is the goal of a new public service announcement created by New Hanover County’s Communications and Outreach Department.
Kendall Jenner’s protest Pepsi spot prompts online backlash
“Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star Kendall Jenner as a soda-wielding protester in Pepsi’s latest ad has some on social media saying the image is appropriation of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Trump tweets dig at Snoop Dogg over mock shooting in video
President Donald Trump is firing back at Snoop Dogg days after the release of a music video in which the rapper points a toy gun at a clown dressed like Trump and pulls the trigger.
Zuckerberg unveils “Jarvis”, AI device voiced by Morgan Freeman
Mark Zuckerberg has enlisted the help of Morgan Freeman and taken a shot at Nickelback while unveiling his new artificial intelligence assistant.
Pat McCrory concedes North Carolina governor’s race
Just moments ago, Governor Pat McCrory released a video message conceding to Roy Cooper.
Lightning safety PSA released for deaf and hard of hearing community
National Weather Service recently released a new lightning safety PSA for deaf and hard of hearing community.