The high-profile arrest of Southport Police Chief Gary Smith and his top Lieutenant Michael Simmons is only the most recent in a history of corruption in the area, including District Attorneys, Sheriffs, and Police Chiefs. READ MORE
Pattern of corrupt law enforcement officials continues in southeastern North Carolina
Following the arrest of Southport Police Chief Gary Smith, the entire department was shut down — but it’s still costing the town money. With no timeline for restoring the department, the cost is adding up. READ MORE
Southport’s Police Department is completely shut down. It’s still costing at least $1,000 a day
Newly acquired documents from the District Attorney’s office show that Wilmington police officers arrested a state trooper, even though they had several key pieces of evidence indicating he was innocent. READ MORE
Engine off, keys in pocket: WPD arrested State Trooper despite evidence he was innocent
After a very public bout of financial woes earlier in the summer, Chops is closing its Wrightsville Avenue shop for good. READ MORE
Chops Deli’s Wrightsville Avenue shop closed for good, other locations to remain open
Readers frequently comment on news stories about development, asking why Wilmington’s City Council keep approving projects. But can council actually do anything about development — and, if they can, should they? READ MORE
Can Wilmington City Council curb development, and should they?
