Robert Guillaume, Emmy-Winning star of 'Benson,' dies at 89
Guillaume died at home Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to his widow, Donna Brown Guillaume. He had been battling prostate cancer, she told The Associated Press.
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16 members named to panel to advise on GenX, other emerging chemicals
The state has selected New Hanover County's Public Health Director as one of the members who will examine new and emerging chemicals
Speakers discuss to drill or not to drill
To drill or not to drill? That was the question at the center of a discussion Tuesday night at the Wilson Center in downtown Wilmington.
Trump to call families of slain soldiers, questions Obama
Breaking his public silence about four American soldiers killed during an ambush in Niger, President Donald Trump said Monday he'd penned personal letters to their families and planned to phone them later this week.
In historic change, Boy Scouts to let girls in some programs
Embracing a historic change, the Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday plans to admit girls into the Cub Scouts starting next year and to establish a new program for older girls using the same curriculum as the Boy Scouts.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: Giving Kids a Shot
We all know that kids are the future. Our Extraordinary Person of the Week is making sure kids in our area have a safe place where opportunity exists in numerous ways.
What we know about Las Vegas mass shooting gunman
The gunman responsible for killing at least 50 people and injuring more than 400 at a crowded country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip has been identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock.
Acts of heroism emerge in chaos of Las Vegas shooting
A U.S. Army veteran who served as a sniper in Iraq immediately began tending to the wounded, one of several heroes to emerge from the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Hurricane stresses Puerto Rico's already weak health system
Of all the problems unleashed by the storm, which roared over the island Sept. 20 as a Category 4 hurricane with winds up to 155 mph, the plight of overtaxed hospitals and smaller clinics — and health care in general — is one of the most worrying for officials grappling with recovery efforts.
O.J. Simpson out of prison after 9 years for armed robbery
Former football legend O.J. Simpson became a free man Sunday after serving nine years for a botched hotel room heist that brought the conviction and prison time he avoided after his 1995 acquittal in the killings of his ex-wife and her friend.
Red Sox clinch AL East, top Astros 6-3; rematch in playoffs
The Red Sox defeated the Houston Astros 6-3 in a baseball game to clinch the American League East division title in Boston Saturday.
Attorney: 'No doubt' OJ Simpson goes to Florida after prison
O.J. Simpson will live in Florida following his parole from a Nevada prison where he has been held for the past nine years after a robbery conviction, his lawyer said Friday.
Aaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Pats
Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez had a severe case of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, researchers said on Thursday. His lawyer announced a lawsuit against the NFL and the team, accusing them of hiding the true dangers of the sport.
Trump at UN threatens to 'totally destroy' N. Korea, calls Iran 'murderous regime'
President Donald Trump says the United States seeks harmony and friendship, not conflict and strife on the world stage.
Historic Wilmington Foundation executive director retiring
The executive director of the Historic Wilmington Foundation for more than 10 years has decided to step down.
Jamaica's Violet Brown dies at 117; Japan woman now oldest
Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness expressed his condolences in a Facebook post, calling her "an inspiring woman."
Houston police sergeant who died on his way to work during Harvey laid to rest
A Houston police sergeant who died trying to get to work during Hurricane Harvey was remembered this morning at a funeral service, where his son called him the "greatest protector, defender and rescuer."
Activists, special interests call state investigation on GenX "partisan blame game"
The actions taken by Republican leaders are being called partisan by several special interest groups.
Ekdal named CAA Player of the Week
UNCW freshman defender Hjalmar Ekdal earned his second Colonial Athletic Association men's soccer weekly honor after being named as the league's Player-of-the-Week on Monday.
Rep. Millis resigns from office
After three terms in office, Rep. Chris Millis has announced he will resign from his seat in mid-September.
UNCW Men's Soccer sweeps weekly CAA Honors
UNCW swept the first set of weekly honors as redshirt senior forward Julio Moncada was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Men’s Soccer Player of the Week and freshman defender Hjalmar Ekdal garnered CAA Rookie of the Week accolades.
Statue of rights leader rises as other icons fall in South
On Monday, Dawe will find out if he succeeded when officials unveil his statue of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on the Georgia state Capitol's grounds for the 54th anniversary of the March on Washington.
Girl Scouts accuse Boy Scouts of covertly recruiting girls
Inflaming a century-old and mostly cordial rivalry, the president of the Girl Scouts of the USA is accusing the Boy Scouts of seeking to covertly recruit girls into their programs while disparaging the Girl Scouts' operations.
Trump to skip Kennedy Center Honors awards program
In a break with tradition, President Donald Trump and the first lady have decided not to participate in events for this year's Kennedy Center Honors arts awards so honorees can celebrate "without any political distraction," the White House announced Saturday.