Supreme Court lifts a cloud over midterms, letting mail ballots flow as normal to voters
(AP)--Even with voting already underway, uncertainty about what might come next had been hovering over preparations for this year's midterm elections.
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After New Hanover County cancels Flock contract, will other communities follow?
After New Hanover County canceled its contract with Flock Safety cameras, the question now is whether other communities will follow.
USS Lincoln crew hits the streets of Thai beach city after lengthy Middle East deployment
Buses carrying crew members of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier streamed into Thailand’s seaside resort city of Pattaya on Thursday, as part of a port call after a lengthy deployment to the Middle East.
Brent Springer elected to Statewide County Commissioners Board
Pender County Commissioner Brent Springer has been elected to serve on the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Board of Directors for the 2026-27 term.
What's happening across the Cape Fear this weekend
Several events are scheduled across the Cape Fear this weekend, ranging from fundraisers and community activities to a Dolly Parton tribute.
Beth Burns resigns from Pender County Board of Education after appointment to County Commission
Beth Burns is resigning from the Pender County Board of Education following her appointment to the Pender County Board of Commissioners.
Gen Xers fret over the future of Social Security. "I will likely be working in retirement."
Gen Xers fret over the future of Social Security. "I will likely be working in retirement."
Carolina Beach residents weigh in on future of Freeman Park
The future of Freeman Park was the focus of three public hearings in Carolina Beach on Monday, August 24th, where more than 70 residents shared their ideas for how the popular natural area should be managed.
The Qualified Captain: Holden Beach close call highlights importance of navigation rules
A close call on the water near Holden Beach is serving as this week's boating safety lesson from The Qualified Captain.
Pigskin Preview: New head coach and new QB bring fresh energy to East Columbus Football
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. — The East Columbus Gators are looking to build on a season that ended with a historic breakthrough.…
Cape Fear Museum celebrates ribbon-cutting ahead of public opening
A ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday marked a major milestone for the new Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, one day before the facility opens to the public.
Pigskin Preview: West Brunswick Trojans look to take next step under familiar new head coach
SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WWAY) ... West Brunswick is entering the 2026 football season with a familiar face leading the program. Aaron Powell…
Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday
Thieves stole four works attributed to Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina worth millions of euros from the regional museum in the city of Messina in Sicily while crowds gathered across town for the traditional Assumption holiday celebrations, cultural officials and Italian media said Sunday.
Tides of Time: How Leinwand’s Department Store became an Elizabethtown legacy
For four generations, the Leinwand family has operated Leinwand’s Department Store from the same location in downtown Elizabethtown. For locals, including Elizabethtown Mayor Sylvia Campbell, the store has become much more than a place to shop.
YWCA Lower Cape Fear appoints new chief executive officer
YWCA Lower Cape Fear has named Jhaniqua Palmer as its new chief executive officer, marking a return to the organization where she previously served in leadership roles.
A man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing is on trial. Here's what to know
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The case of rap icon Tupac Shakur's killing has been unresolved for decades; now the man charged in his 1996 killing in Las Vegas is going to trial.
Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as a Celtics player, dies at 86
Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died Sunday. He was 86.
Amanda Knox defends her comedy show at Edinburgh festival as honoring her murdered former roommate
Amanda Knox, the American student convicted and later acquitted of the murder and sexual assault of her British roommate Meredith Kercher 19 years ago in Italy, is defending herself against accusations from Kercher’s sister that her comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland trivializes violence against women.
Cameron Art Museum announces free arts program for veterans, military families
Cameron Art Museum is expanding its programming for veterans, active-duty military personnel and military families with a series of free arts-based workshops and events.
SpaceX rocket booster on 5,400-mph collision course with the moon, expected to leave crater 16 feet deep
SpaceX rocket booster on 5,400-mph collision course with the moon, expected to leave crater 16 feet deep.
Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno said his former son-in-law, U.S Rep. Max Miller, should not be serving in the House and should “seek professional help” as Miller defended himself against allegations of domestic abuse in a live video on X Sunday.
Escaped North Carolina Inmate Captured in Winston-Salem
An inmate who escaped from Forsyth Correctional Center Friday morning has been captured, according to the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction.
Inmate escapes from Forsyth Correctional Center in Winston-Salem
State correctional officials and local law enforcement are searching for an inmate who escaped from Forsyth Correctional Center Friday morning, according to the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction.
US tariff hikes linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump's latest set of tariff hikes drew objections Friday from America's trading partners including China and Japan, with Australia's trade minister slamming them as “completely unjustified.”