Tests confirm West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes in parts of Richland County

Tests confirm West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes in parts of Richland County

By 

Emery Glover

July 15
Family: Ala. man infected with flesh-eating bacteria after kayaking on Tenn. River

Family: Ala. man infected with flesh-eating bacteria after kayaking on Tenn. River

By 

Lindsey Connell

July 15
Company issues voluntary recall of hamburger, hot dog buns for potential choking hazard

Company issues voluntary recall of hamburger, hot dog buns for potential choking hazard

July 10
Phone pals help local seniors cope with loneliness

  Phone pals help local seniors cope with loneliness

By 

Gabrielle Williams

July 10
Red Cross needs blood; plenty of opportunities to donate locally in July

  Red Cross needs blood; plenty of opportunities to donate locally in July

July 9
NHRMC receives comprehensive stroke center certification

NHRMC receives comprehensive stroke center certification

July 9
Wilmington teen one of five to represent NC at JDRF Children’s Congress

  Wilmington teen one of five to represent NC at JDRF Children’s Congress

By 

Bob Bonner

July 9
Father of son who died from an overdose reacts to passing of Death by Distribution bill

  Father of son who died from an overdose reacts to passing of Death by Distribution bill

By 

John Smist

July 8
Cooper signs bills addressing drug dealers, missing persons

  Cooper signs bills addressing drug dealers, missing persons

July 8
Opioid quick response team receives another year of funding

  Opioid quick response team receives another year of funding

July 5
PETA to fly banner over southeastern NC beaches this weekend

PETA to fly banner over southeastern NC beaches this weekend

July 5
Medac Urgent Care now an authorized VA urgent care provider

Medac Urgent Care now an authorized VA urgent care provider

July 3
Tips for a festive yet safe Fourth of July

  Tips for a festive yet safe Fourth of July

By 

Emily Featherston

July 3
Coastal Horizons gets $200K federal grant to aid opioid addiction treatment

  Coastal Horizons gets $200K federal grant to aid opioid addiction treatment

By 

Clint Bullock

July 3
New Hanover Regional Medical Center unveils new method to remove brain tumors

  New Hanover Regional Medical Center unveils new method to remove brain tumors

By 

Jesslyn Ferentz

July 2
Board approves 100-bed substance abuse treatment facility for women

  Board approves 100-bed substance abuse treatment facility for women

July 1
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners vice chair proposes 100-bed substance abuse recovery facility for women

  New Hanover County Board of Commissioners vice chair proposes 100-bed substance abuse recovery facility for women

By 

Kailey Tracy

June 27
Study finds chemicals from sunscreen can be absorbed into blood; dermatologists say don’t ditch it

  Study finds chemicals from sunscreen can be absorbed into blood; dermatologists say don’t ditch it

By 

Alex Guarino

June 27
GOP lawmakers tout local benefits of compromise budget plan

GOP lawmakers tout local benefits of compromise budget plan

By 

Jon Evans

June 26
FDA issues warning to Wilmington company selling kratom

FDA issues warning to Wilmington company selling kratom

By 

Clint Bullock

June 26
Study finds 89% of US citizens turn to Google before their doctor

  Study finds 89% of US citizens turn to Google before their doctor

By 

Alex Guarino

June 24
Lifesaving lessons: Pediatricians recommend swim lessons beginning at age 1

  Lifesaving lessons: Pediatricians recommend swim lessons beginning at age 1

By 

Ashlea Kosikowski

June 24
Board approves New Hanover Co. fiscal year budget; $116M slated for public schools

Board approves New Hanover Co. fiscal year budget; $116M slated for public schools

June 17
North Carolina officials warn of possible measles case

North Carolina officials warn of possible measles case

June 17
Highway 6: Blueberries produce huge health benefits

  Highway 6: Blueberries produce huge health benefits

By 

Frances Weller

June 14
Highway 6: Angels lend their legs to the disabled for the Blueberry Festival 5K

  Highway 6: Angels lend their legs to the disabled for the Blueberry Festival 5K

By 

Kim Ratcliff

June 14
Willie Stargell Foundation distributes $150,000 for kidney care

  Willie Stargell Foundation distributes $150,000 for kidney care

June 13
Protecting your skin from the sun’s rays and not just during the summer months

  Protecting your skin from the sun’s rays and not just during the summer months

By 

Gabrielle Williams

June 5
Infectious Disease Doctor: No threat of Lyme disease in the Cape Fear region but you still should worry about tick bites

  Infectious Disease Doctor: No threat of Lyme disease in the Cape Fear region but you still should worry about tick bites

June 4
Ashley High School students honored for completing I Can Do It! program

Ashley High School students honored for completing I Can Do It! program

June 4
Lawmakers respond to Duke University study that warned of repeated coal ash spills at Sutton Lake

  Lawmakers respond to Duke University study that warned of repeated coal ash spills at Sutton Lake

By 

Kailey Tracy

June 4
WECT Investigates: Medicaid and ER visits — a look at expenses, expansion

  WECT Investigates: Medicaid and ER visits — a look at expenses, expansion

By 

Emily Featherston

June 3
New walking trail makes it safer for an evening stroll

  New walking trail makes it safer for an evening stroll

By 

Bryant Reed

June 1
New Hanover County Relay for Life event works to raise money and awareness for cancer survivors

  New Hanover County Relay for Life event works to raise money and awareness for cancer survivors

By 

Gabrielle Williams

June 1
Second business drops out of lawsuit against The Healing Place treatment center

Second business drops out of lawsuit against The Healing Place treatment center

By 

Clint Bullock

May 23

LATEST NEWS

Oak Island Water Rescue gets new, life saving equipment

  Oak Island Water Rescue gets new, life saving equipment

By 

Bryant Reed

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NC man dies after Oak Island wave breaks his neck

NC man dies after Oak Island wave breaks his neck

By 

Kendall McGee

4:26 PM
Mother warns about dangers of heat after son dies from heat stroke

Mother warns about dangers of heat after son dies from heat stroke

On a hot August day in 2008, when the heat index was 94 degrees, 15-year-old Max Gilpin, was at football practice.
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Taylor Durden

7:57 AM