Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87
Lee Elder, who broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow, has died at the age of 87.
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Rep. Madison Cawthorn running in new congressional district
Rep. Madison Cawthorn says he’ll run in a new congressional district under North Carolina’s newly approved map.
New Hanover County Fire Rescue's annual Fill the Boot fundraiser happening this week
New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR) will continue its long tradition of support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) as they kick off the annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign on Wednesday.
NC Democrats walk out to protest Republican joining House
Dozens of North Carolina House Democrats left the chamber when Republicans seated a new member who has said he was just outside the U.S. Capitol during the insurrection in January.
YMCA turns to community to help finish renovations at Camp Kirkwood
YMCA Camp Kirkwood is undergoing a $1 million capital campaign to renovate its pool, replace the electrical service throughout camp and improve its overall infrastructure.
UNCW awarded $92K grant to test stormwater ponds for pollutants
Attorney General Josh Stein appeared at UNCW's Center for Marine Science on Thursday to announce $426,612 in grants to preserve and enhance the environment in southeastern North Carolina through the Environmental Enhancement Grant (EEG) program.
Flight 22 Prep School offers underrecruited hoopers a second chance at playing college ball
Nathan Faulk started Flight 22 20 years ago. In it's existence, it's produced plenty of collegiate talent, and even some professional. But, with 2020 offering different challenges that he, nor any coach, has ever faced, his focus shifted, and an idea was born.
Wilmington mayor, council candidates face off over Zoom
Election day is a little more than a month away, and candidates for Wilmington mayor and city council answered questions from the community on Tuesday.
US has enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, kids' shots
With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, U.S. health authorities said they're confident there will be enough for both qualified older Americans seeking booster shots and the young children for whom initial vaccines are expected to be approved in the not-too-distant future.
UNCW Chancellor Sartarelli announces retirement
The University of North Carolina Wilmington will soon be searching for a new leader.
Pender County property tax bills arriving soon
Pender County property owners can expect to see their tax bills in their mailboxes shortly.
Existing US home sales fell in August, price growth slows
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in August and prices that have been soaring eased, the latest sign the housing market is cooling as intense competition leaves many would-be buyers on the sidelines.
Convicted murderer James Bradley loses appeal on latest conviction
A Wilmington man called a "serial killer" by the district attorney appealed his latest murder conviction and lost.
VIDEO: New York City restaurant host attacked over vaccine status request
A host at a popular New York City restaurant was assaulted by three women from Texas after she asked for proof they had been vaccinated against COVID-19, police said.
Gov. Cooper visits monoclonal antibody treatment center in Wilmington
He plans to visit the Cape Fear Clinic to see a monoclonal antibody treatment infusion center.
Wilmington man pleads guilty in connection to 2017 beating death
A man pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact of a 2017 beating death.
Wishes at Waterman's bartending event to benefit Make-A-Wish Eastern NC
Wishes at Waterman's features superstar realtors and mortgage lenders, serving as celebrity bartenders at Waterman's Brewing Co., hoping to raise $50,000 to grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Shark tourism grows on Cape Cod, 3 years after attacks
There’s no ominous music, no telltale fin breaking the surface as the powerful silhouette of a great white shark glides alongside the small tour boat off Cape Cod in Massachusetts.
Pandemic once again disrupts plans for Jewish High Holy Days
As customary, there will be celebrations and somber reflections as American Jews observe the upcoming High Holy Days — their faith’s most important period. There also will be deep disappointment, as rabbis once again cancel or limit in-person worship due to the persisting COVID-19 pandemic.
Mike Richards is out as executive producer of "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune"
Mike Richards will no longer serve as the executive producer of both "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune," after past insensitive comments he made on his podcast resurfaced earlier this month.
Ida traps Louisianans, shatters the power grid
The damage was so extensive that officials warned it could be weeks before the power grid was repaired.
Slain Marine who cradled baby at Kabul airport loved her job
A woman who cradled a baby in her arms at the airport and posted on social media that she loved her job. A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military.
Possible Havana syndrome case delays Harris trip to Vietnam
Similar, unexplained health ailments have since been reported by Americans serving in other countries, including Germany, Austria, Russia and China.
NC-based Samaritan's Purse opening 2nd field hospital in Mississippi
On normal days, the garage is where people park while visiting Mississippi's only children's hospital, a building next door decorated with a logo of a rainbow and sun. Now air-conditioned tents with beds, monitors and oxygen fill the garage's bottom floor.