A sparkler discarded in a trash can ignited a house fire on Independence Day that left a home on Esthwaite Drive a total loss, the Leland Fire Department confirmed.
The Lung Cancer Initiative will hold a community education and social event this August at Azalea Station.
The Whiteville Police Department has launched a new online platform aimed at improving communication between the department and the public.
The New Hanover County Community Foundation has awarded $49,700 in grants to 15 organizations serving residents across the county.
Local law enforcement agencies are inviting families out for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, for a free evening of food, music, and community connection.