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The high rip current risk currently in place along the coast is living up to its name.

The county's school district is 1stin the state when it comes toFAFSAcompletion.

In Columbus County, the City of Whiteville is getting funding from the Golden Leaf Foundation’s $25 million Flood Mitigation Program to fix a recurring problem.

“Sandlot” actor Thomas Guiry was arrested in Horry County earlier this month after allegedly bashing the windshield of a Jeep with a 35-pound dumbbell and going to a man’s door with a knife, according to a police report.

The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three juveniles for their alleged connection with the homicide of another juvenile.

The community is invited to celebrate July 4th with Thalian Association Community Theatre at the Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts Center open house.

Since it was first cast in 1949, a historical marker honoring the 1812 war hero Capt. Johnston Blakeley has stood outside the historic New Hanover County Courthouse at Third and Princess streets in downtown Wilmington.

The New Hanover County Veteran Services is relocating to the Health and Human Services building at 1650 Greenfield Street next month.

Of the many uniquely named communities around the Cape Fear, some leave you wondering how they received their name. But one Brunswick County city leaves little to the imagination.

The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is investigating a stabbing.

In the past week, Oak Island Water Rescue has responded to several calls to bring floaties and paddleboards back to shore after being taken away by winds blowing from land to water.

On Tuesday, the Burgaw Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to deny developer D.R. Horton's rezoning request for a 487-home development off NC Hwy 53 W.

If you're walking in downtown Wilmington, you may notice a unusual-looking boat docked along the riverwalk.

Khalilah Olokunola was the Chief People Officer at Tru Colors. It was a Wilmington brewery that employed active gang members to reduce violence in the community.

North Carolina senators are pushing to legalize medical marijuana again, but it’s unclear if the state House will approve it.

Wilmington City Council approved the city's budget for the upcoming fiscal year Tuesday night. One of the biggest headlines; there will be a property tax increase for Wilmington residents.

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Summer officially starts Thursday afternoon.

Brunswick Regional Water & Sewer H2GO has issued a Stage 4 Water Shortage Alert.

A Bladen County man has been arrested following several vehicle break-ins at a tire shop in Tar Heel.