Senate passes bill that would lift terminal groin cap
The N.C. Senate on Wednesday passed a coastal policy reform bill that, among its doings, would remove limitations on terminal groins as a means of fighting inlet erosion. The “Coastal…
Boiling Spring Lakes Police arrest two for promoting prostitution of a minor
Detectives with the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department have arrested and charged two men with promoting prostitution of a minor in an ongoing investigation that began in November 2012. According…
Civil War historian and scholar guest speaker at third anniversary Round Table meeting
Few Civil War historians can boast credentials like those of the guest speaker at the Tuesday, May 7, anniversary meeting of the Brunswick Civil War Round Table. Richard McMurry, an…
Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry operations to resume today after mechanical issue
A mechanical issue with the ramp at the Southport terminal has prompted the N.C. Department of Transportation to suspend operations on the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry. A notice from the department’s…
Bald Head expenses at $1.7M in legal action against Corps
Bald Head Island’s tab for services in its long-run legal action against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has come to $1.7 million, according to the village’s government. At this…
‘Teen Mom’ arrested on heroin, assault charges
A local celebrity is back in jail. Jenelle Evans, 21, of the MTV show “Teen Mom 2” is back in custody after being arrested on heroin and assault charges. According…
UPDATE: Missing Boiling Spring Lakes teen located
Boiling Spring Lakes Police reports that Casey Anderson has been found and is in the custody of the Brunswick County Department of Social Services. The department thanks those who assisted…
Caswell Beach Commissioner Bartholomew passes away after battle with cancer
The following story has been updated to reflect new information. The flags at Caswell Beach Town Hall are flying half-mast following the death of Commissioner John W. Bartholomew. His death…
Port City Radio, Wilmington’s only all-news radio, to launch Monday
It’s here. Port City Radio, Wilmington’s first and only all-news radio station, will launch Monday, April 1. Formerly The Big Talker FM, you can hear Port City Radio on 93.7…
Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry starts summer schedule Saturday
The Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry will switch to its summer schedule a few days early to accommodate Easter weekend traffic and increased usage, according to a release from the N.C. Department…
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