CAA honors UNCW's R.J. Russell for Second Time
Sophomore R.J. Russell of UNCW has been tabbed the Colonial Athletic Association's Men's Track & Field Athlete-of-the-Week for the second time this season.
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Dozens of prison workers debilitated since NC escape attempt
North Carolina's understaffed prisons remain a dangerous place for employees six months after the bloodiest escape attempt in state history left four workers dead, according to agency data and separate case reports.
Report: Wilmington is one of the cleanest cities in the country
The environment we live in is vital when it comes to our overall health. Good news for the Port City. According to a new report Wilmington is at the top of the list for having the cleanest air in the nation.
Viral video causing problems for City of Jacksonville, NC
A viral video over a military flag controversy posted by the employee of a Jacksonville, Florida business has city leaders in Jacksonville, North Carolina scrambling to defend their military town.
7 inmates dead, 17 injured in South Carolina prison fighting
Seven inmates have been killed and at least 17 others seriously injured amid fighting between prisoners inside a maximum security prison in South Carolina.
Mitch Kupchak introduced as Hornets General Manager
Today the Charlotte Hornets officially introduced Mitch Kupchak as the new General Manager of the team.
Adnan Syed, whose case was on 'Serial,' granted new trial
On Thursday, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ordered a new trial for Syed, upholding a 2016 lower court ruling.
Meet TESS, the satellite that will find thousands of planets
TESS the planet hunter is getting ready to launch next month. The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite is NASA's next mission in the search for exoplanets, or planets that are outside our solar system.
New Hanover County judge receives Judge of the Year award
The Chief District Court Judge for North Carolina's 5th Judicial District received top honors during a national conference in Boston.
China's move to end Xi term limits blanketed in censorship
The day China's ruling Communist Party unveiled a proposal to allow President Xi Jinping to rule indefinitely as Mao Zedong did a generation ago, Ma Bo was so shaken he couldn't sleep.
Carolina Hurricanes remove Ron Francis from GM role
The Carolina Hurricanes are searching for a new general manager after announcing Wednesday that Ron Francis will transition into a new role with the team.
Cabana ban sparks outrage in Sunset Beach
If you like to catch some rays at Sunset Beach, catching some shade may be a bit more difficult this summer.
What's fresh at McDonald's? The beef in some burgers
McDonald's said Tuesday that it is serving Quarter Pounders with fresh beef rather than frozen patties at about a quarter of its U.S. restaurants.
Onslow County student wins Marine Military Child of the Year
An Onslow County high school freshman has won the 2018 Marine Corps Military Child of the Year Award.
39 years later, husband keeps Valentine's Day tradition alive
Albuquerque resident Donna Kramer may have been diagnosed with dementia, but that doesn't mean she's forgotten the sacred Valentine's tradition that began in 1979.
NC mom fights Twitter troll who used daughter’s picture in hateful message
The image of a 9-year-old disabled girl was used in a Twitter post about abortion. The child's mother fought Twitter to take it down.
Ben & Jerry's latest ice cream maker to go low-calorie
Ben & Jerry's, known for its ice cream filled with chunks of fudge, brownies or cookie dough, is the latest big brand to launch a slimmed-down version of its frozen treats.
Abortion is a focus of early action in legislative sessions
Republicans who control a majority of the nation's statehouses are considering a wide range of abortion legislation that could test the government's legal ability to restrict a woman's right to terminate pregnancy.
Indians removing Chief Wahoo logo from uniforms
Divisive and hotly debated, the Chief Wahoo logo is being removed from the Cleveland Indians' uniform next year.
Science panel: States should lower drunken driving thresholds
A prestigious scientific panel is recommending that states significantly lower their drunken driving thresholds as part of a blueprint to eliminate the "entirely preventable" 10,000 alcohol-impaired driving deaths in the United States each year.
Panthers announce Norv Turner as new offensive coordinator
The Carolina Panthers have hired Norv Turner as the team’s new offensive coordinator. The announcement comes just days after the Panthers removed Mike Shula from the position.
Surf City man arrested on drug and firearm charges
A Pender County man is facing multiple charges after the Surf City Police Department found various drugs in his home while serving a search warrant.
Mom's chilling confession to killing daughter: 'I just killed her and then she died'
Authorities have released the videotaped confession of a woman convicted of killing her 5-year-old daughter, who was later found hidden in the family's Ohio restaurant.
2 Democrats sworn in as senators, narrow GOP majority
The Republican majority in the Senate narrowed to 51-49 on Wednesday as two new Democratic senators were sworn into office, complicating GOP efforts to advance the party's legislative agenda before the 2018 midterm elections.