Sheriff’s office finds handgun during search off the Cape Fear River

Aquarium at Fort Fisher announces otter pups’ new names

Schools in the state have around 5,000 open positions for teachers, and Gov. Roy Cooper says the state needs to make a larger investment in education.

According to a post from the Calabash Fire Department, the fire was located at the 200 block of Thomasboro Road and caused extensive damage to the excavator.