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Boy Scouts approve plan to admit openly gay youth members

The Boy Scouts of America approved a plan to accept openly gay boys as Scouts, but they will keep a ban on gay adult leaders. The vote came on Thursday evening during a two-day national meeting in Texas.

Boy Scouts approve plan to admit openly gay youth members

8:30 PM

Veterans and service members overcome obstacles, participate in the Valor Games

While the Valor Games came to an end today, everyone headed home a winner. Veterans and active duty military overcame obstacles and supported one another in the adaptive sports competition.

Veterans and service members overcome obstacles, participate in the Valor Games

7:26 PM

North Topsail Beach preps for another busy summer

North Topsail Beach is gearing up for what is sure to be a busy Memorial Day weekend. The town recently completed the first phase of their beach nourishment project, and they're excited to get tourists onto the fresh sand.

North Topsail Beach preps for another busy summer

4:25 PM

Veteran receives tools as part of 'Hire Our Heroes' program

A Cape Fear Community College student and veteran is honored with tools. U.S. Air Force veteran Kevin Young received $2,500 worth of automotive tools on Thursday. He is the college's first recipient of the "Hire Our Heroes" grant program from 3M. It aims to help place veterans in the auto repair industry.

Veteran receives tools as part of 'Hire Our Heroes' program

4:06 PM

UNC Wilmington appoints new business development director

UNC Wilmington has a new leader of business development. The university named Jim Roberts as the new Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Thursday.

UNC Wilmington appoints new business development director

2:57 PM

Senate Republicans move NC budget proposal to House

Senate Republicans are handing off their vision of North Carolina's state budget to their House counterparts. The Senate gave its final approval Thursday to a government spending plan of roughly $21 billion for each of the next two years.

Senate Republicans move NC budget proposal to House

11:29 AM

2013 Coastal Entrepreneur Awards recognizes business development, success

A coastal community recognized business innovation and success. Thursday the spot light shined on several business leaders at the 2013 Coastal Entrepreneur awards breakfast in Wilmington.

2013 Coastal Entrepreneur Awards recognizes business development, success

8:36 AM

Change of command ceremony held for Second Marine Aircraft Wing at MCAS-Cherry Point

A change of command ceremony, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Wednesday, brought new leadership to the Second Marine Aircraft Wing. Hundreds came out to witness the transferring of colors from Major General Glenn Walters to Brigadier General Robert Hedelund. Walters has been appointed to a position at the Marine Corps national headquarters.

Change of command ceremony held for Second Marine Aircraft Wing at MCAS-Cherry Point

05/22/2013 05:26 PM

UNCW athletic teams fight possible elimination due to budget cuts

UNC Wilmington athletes and supporters continue to fight to save several sports teams from possible elimination. Wednesday, dozens rallied against recommendations to cut the swimming and diving team, men's cross country and indoor track and softball to save money.

UNCW athletic teams fight possible elimination due to budget cuts

05/22/2013 05:18 PM

Residents excited by plans for new riverwalk in Belville

After years of discussion, plans are underway for a riverwalk in Brunswick County. An advisory committee is looking at constructing a fishing pier along with restaurants and shops at the Brunswick River Park in Belville.

Residents excited by plans for new riverwalk in Belville

05/22/2013 05:04 PM

After year of disappearance, Army declares Spc. Kelli Bordeaux deceased

More than a year after her mysterious disappearance, the Army has declared Fort Bragg soldier Spc. Kelli Bordeaux dead. Bordeaux was last seen on April 14, 2012 leaving the Froggy Bottoms bar in Fayetteville. The Army changed her status to deceased this week and notified her mother and husband.

After year of disappearance, Army declares Spc. Kelli Bordeaux deceased

Updated 05/22/2013 04:26 PM

Surgeon General of U.S. Navy tours Camp Lejeune

The Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy visited Camp Lejeune to talk about the state of Navy Medicine. The surgeon general got a tour of the new multi-million dollar outpatient wing and emergency room, both of which are set to open at Camp Lejeune in just three to four weeks.

Surgeon General of U.S. Navy tours Camp Lejeune

Updated 05/22/2013 04:20 PM

Annual training held for coastal permit officers

North Carolina's beach towns are popular for home and rental property construction, but local officials want to make sure people have permission before they build. The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management's annual training session was held Tuesday in Wilmington for permit officers.

Annual training held for coastal permit officers

Updated 05/21/2013 07:30 PM

Battleship NC license plates soon to sail into production

License plates featuring the Battleship North Carolina could soon be on the way. Applications for the First in Flight license plates are now being taken. At least 300 people with registered vehicles must apply for the plates in order to move forward with the plate production.

Battleship NC license plates soon to sail into production

Updated 05/21/2013 07:14 PM

Coastal entrepreneurs join together at Carteret small business forum

Small businesses are looking for "strategies for success" in Carteret County. Tuesday, at Carteret Community College, area entrepreneurs came together to share stories of challenges and triumphs that have come with running their own small businesses. Organizers say talking to peers and sharing experiences is invaluable in the small business community.

Coastal entrepreneurs join together at Carteret small business forum

05/21/2013 07:11 PM

Columbus County to see job creation with certified food processing park

One coastal county is making a move to take a bite out of their double digit unemployment rate. Monday, Columbus County Commissioners gave their stamp of approval on certifying one their industrial parks as a food processing site.

Columbus County to see job creation with certified food processing park

05/21/2013 06:38 PM

Brunswick Co. appoints Ann Hardy as new county manager

Brunswick County has appointed a new county manager. The board of commissioners named Ann Hardy to the post during Monday's night's meeting. Hardy has served as the county's director of fiscal operations.

Brunswick Co. appoints Ann Hardy as new county manager

05/21/2013 04:03 PM

State begins to expand ferry schedule

The state ferry system has increased service in preparation for summer tourists. The expanded summer scheduled is under way on the Ocracoke-Hatteras ferry route, with six extra trips a day for a total of 36.

State begins to expand ferry schedule

05/21/2013 03:34 PM

ECU student killed in wreck police say caused by wet weather

Police say the wet weather is to blame for a crash that killed 20-year-old Elizabeth Griffiths, an East Carolina student from Raleigh. A pickup truck driven by 17-year-old Mitchell Wilkerson hydroplaned on Arlington Road Monday and slammed into her.

ECU student killed in wreck police say caused by wet weather

05/21/2013 11:40 AM

Medical examiner revises Oklahoma twister death toll to 24

The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including nine children. Spokeswoman Amy Elliott said Tuesday morning that she believes some victims were counted twice in the early chaos of the storm.

Medical examiner revises Oklahoma twister death toll to 24

Updated 05/21/2013 11:31 AM