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Man says he spent nearly a year in jail for a crime he didn't commit
Updated:Charles Tilghman said he spent 10 months behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. Even though a jury found him not guilty of shooting a former high school classmate in the head, the DA's office still believes Tilghman is guilty. Read this story to find out why.
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Authorities respond to accident involving car and bicycle
Wilmington officials responded to an accident, Wednesday night, on Shipyard Blvd. near the intersection of Carolina Beach Rd.
Old skate ramp gets new home
An old skate ramp in Wrightsville Beach has a new home in Wilmington.
Authorities respond to accident on Medical Center Dr.
Authorities responded to an accident that happened Wednesday afternoon involving two vehicles.
Hundreds attend 2nd annual Wilmington Theater Awards
The stars shined a little brighter at Thalian Hall in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday night, for the second annual Star News Theater Awards.
Boil water advisory issued for parts of Wilmington
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority issued a precautionary boil water advisory, Wednesday afternoon, after a contractor conducting work in the area hit a CFPUA water line, according to officials.
Officials meet to discuss offshore wind energy off the coast of NC
A meeting discussing offshore wind energy is underway at the Courtyard Wilmington because apparently North Carolina has the largest offshore wind potential on the east coast, according to reps from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
Deputies make arrest in August shooting, still searching for accomplices
Jacksonville Police arrested Rakeem Tavarus Pickett during a traffic stop, right before Christmas, in connection to a robbery that happened back in August in the Maple Hill area
Boil water advisory in effect for parts of Elizabethtown
A precautionary boil water advisory is currently in effect for parts of Elizabethtown, according to town officials.
Community Arts Center studio dedicated to Donn Ansell
The Lower Atrium Studio in the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center was dedicated to the late Donn Ansell Wednesday.
VIRAL VIDEO: Driverless car pranks drive-thru workers
The young magic man is seen in this YouTube clip pranking drive-thru workers by making them think his car has no driver.
Fire damages two levels in home, firefighter injured
People have been evacuated from a property in the 1700 block of South East Harbor Road off of Myrtle Grove.
Lottery officials clear up winner misunderstanding
A winning scratch-off ticket created some controversy with lottery officials after they learned the winner depicted in the official winning photo wasn't the actual winner. They did some digging and cleared up the misunderstanding Wednesday.
Trail of Cheetos leads to man's arrest
A SC man is in some trouble after allegedly leaving a tasty trail of evidence to his hiding place after he burglarized a Cassatt store, according to investigators.
Restaurant's 'How to Catch an Illegal Immigrant' shirts spark outrage
A photo of a T-shirt worn by employees of Taco Cid, a Mexican-style restaurant in West Columbia, has sparked accusations of racism.
Wallets taken after early morning home invasion
Officers from the Wilmington Police Department along with the SABLE helicopter are looking for two suspects who are believed to be armed in connection to a home invasion in Wilmington.
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Sweden seeks 2 Britons for smuggling garlic
Sweden seeks 2 Britons for smuggling garlic
Swedish prosecutors say they have issued international arrest warrants for two Britons suspected of masterminding a smuggling ring involving over a ton of Chinese garlic.More >>Swedish prosecutors have issued international arrest warrants for two Britons suspected of masterminding a smuggling ring involving Chinese garlic.More >>Mass. couple's wedding day is also town's ZIP code
Mass. couple's wedding day is also town's ZIP code
Couples often hold weddings on significant dates, but a Massachusetts couple has come up with a new way of remembering their ceremony.More >>Couples often hold weddings on significant dates, but a Massachusetts couple has come up with a new way of remembering their ceremony.More >>Man who rode horse while drunk gets time served
Man who rode horse while drunk gets time served
A Florida man accused of riding his horse while intoxicated during a police chase has changed his plea and was sentenced to time served.More >>A Florida man accused of riding his horse while intoxicated during a police chase has changed his plea and was sentenced to time served.More >>Ore. deputies: Wooden statue was a bear to steal
Ore. deputies: Wooden statue was a bear to steal
A bear that weighs more than 200 pounds is missing, and it's not in hibernation.More >>A bear that weighs more than 200 pounds is missing, and it's not in hibernation.More >>Hot air balloon crashes San Diego backyard wedding
Hot air balloon crashes San Diego backyard wedding
A sunset wedding ceremony aboard a hot air balloon got off to a bumpy start when a gust of wind forced the pilot to make a crash landing in the yard of a San Diego home.More >>A sunset wedding ceremony aboard a hot air balloon got off to a bumpy start when a gust of wind forced the pilot to make a crash landing in the yard of a San Diego home.More >>Oregon beer lover makes brew for dogs: Dawg Grog
Oregon beer lover makes brew for dogs: Dawg Grog
An Oregon man who loves beer and loves his dog has concocted some hooch for the pooch.More >>An Oregon man who loves beer and loves his dog has concocted some hooch for the pooch.More >>Fast-food robber suspect returns to eat, is nabbed
Fast-food robber suspect returns to eat, is nabbed
Officials say a suspected robber of a suburban Detroit restaurant who apparently returned months later to get some food is under arrest after being recognized by employees.More >>Officials say a suspected robber of a suburban Detroit restaurant who apparently returned months later to get some food is under arrest after being recognized by employees.More >>Vt. town says woman's pigs in home must go
Vt. town says woman's pigs in home must go
A Vermont woman considers her pigs to be pets, but town officials say they're farm animals and have no business living in a residential neighborhood.More >>A Vermont woman considers her pigs to be pets, but town officials say they're farm animals and have no business living in a residential neighborhood.More >>Cat used in Brazil prison smuggling try
Cat used in Brazil prison smuggling try
Guards thought there was something suspicious about a little white cat slipping through a prison gate in northeastern Brazil. A prison official says that when they caught the animal, they found a cellphone, drills,...More >>Guards thought there was something suspicious about a little white cat slipping through a prison gate in northeastern Brazil. A prison official says that when they caught the animal, they found a cellphone, drills, small...More >>Mass. cops caught egging superior officer's home
Mass. cops caught egging superior officer's home
Massachusetts police responding to reports of teenagers tossing eggs at a house last month got quite a surprise when they tracked down the suspects.More >>Massachusetts police responding to reports of teenagers tossing eggs at a house last month got quite a surprise when they tracked down the suspects.More >>
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China newspaper publishes after deal ends standoff
China newspaper publishes after deal ends standoff
A dispute over censorship at a Chinese newspaper known for edgy reporting has prompted a few hundred people to gather in a rare street protest urging Communist Party leaders to allow greater political freedom.More >>An influential weekly newspaper whose staff rebelled to protest heavy-handed censorship by Chinese government officials is available this week as normal after a compromise that called for relaxing some intrusive controls.More >>Documents show battle over lottery winner's estate
Documents show battle over lottery winner's estate
The widow of a Chicago lottery winner who died of cyanide poisoning as he awaited a $425,000 check says she cannot believe her husband could have had enemies and that she has no idea who in their family asked that...More >>The widow of a Chicago lottery winner who authorities say was poisoned with cyanide has battled with his siblings over control of his estate, including his $425,000 prize money, court documents show.More >>Mother of serial killer Ted Bundy dies in Wash.
Mother of serial killer Ted Bundy dies in Wash.
The mother of serial killer Ted Bundy has died in her hometown of Tacoma, Wash.More >>Louise Bundy, who was a staunch defender of her serial killer son, Ted Bundy, before he made a series of death-row confessions, has died. She was 88.More >>4 children die in house fire outside Atlanta
4 children die in house fire outside Atlanta
Authorities say four children, including an infant, are dead after a house fire in the Atlanta area.More >>Four children, including an infant, died in a late-night house fire outside Atlanta even as rescuers tried to save them and a fifth child was thrown to safety by his mother, authorities said Wednesday.More >>Christie: Relationship with NJ Senate pres 'fine'
Christie: Relationship with NJ Senate pres 'fine'
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he still loves state Senate President Steve Sweeney despite his assertion that Superstorm Sandy provides political cover for Christie's failed economic policies.More >>New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and state Senate President Steve Sweeney's political Facebook status would be "in a relationship" - but maybe trying to work some things out.More >>10 Things to Know for Thursday
10 Things to Know for Thursday
By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:More >>By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:More >>Tina Fey, Amy Poehler ready for Golden Globes show
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler ready for Golden Globes show
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are ready to crack each other up at the Golden Globe Awards.More >>Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are ready to crack each other up at the Golden Globe Awards.More >>Tech delegation pressing NKorea Internet openness
Tech delegation pressing NKorea Internet openness
Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson says his delegation is pressing North Korea to adhere to a moratorium on missile launches and nuclear tests and allow more cell phones and an open Internet for its citizens.More >>A private delegation including Google's Eric Schmidt is urging North Korea to allow more open Internet access and cellphones to benefit its citizens, the mission's leader said in the country with some of the...More >>Lawyer: Too early to pin tanker accident on pilot
Lawyer: Too early to pin tanker accident on pilot
The Coast Guard says an empty oil tanker that crashed into the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge was warned prior to striking the bridge tower.More >>Investigators were gathering evidence Wednesday to determine what caused an empty oil tanker to clip a tower support of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge while a lawyer for the ship's pilot called any speculation that...More >>Calif. teachers fund moves to divest from firearms
Calif. teachers fund moves to divest from firearms
The nation's largest teacher pension fund is taking the first step toward divesting from companies that manufacture guns and high-capacity ammunition magazines that are illegal in California.More >>The nation's largest teacher pension fund took the first step Wednesday toward divesting from companies that make guns and high-capacity ammunition magazines that are illegal in California.More >>
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Boil water advisory in effect for parts of Elizabethtown
Boil water advisory in effect for parts of Elizabethtown
A precautionary boil water advisory is currently in effect for parts of Elizabethtown, according to town officials.More >>New barber school starting at CFCC
New barber school starting at CFCC
Cape Fear Community College will begin offering new barber training classes later this month.More >>ECU dental center could be coming to Southeastern NC
ECU dental center could be coming to Southeastern NC
East Carolina University leaders are considering opening a dental community learning center in Southeastern NC.More >>Casting call: NBC’s ‘Revolution’
Casting call: NBC’s ‘Revolution’
Actors are needed Friday for NBC's Revolution.
More >>Singer Corey Smith to perform in Wilmington
Singer Corey Smith to perform in Wilmington
Country/rock singer Corey Smith will be making his way to the Port City for a performance on Friday, March 22.
More >>Kirkland’s store set to open in Wilmington
Kirkland’s store set to open in Wilmington
Kirkland's is coming to Wilmington. The home décor and gifts store will be celebrating its grand opening in the Port City Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 19 and 20, according to a spokesperson for the company. More >>SLIDESHOW: Pender Co. Sheriff’s intake report for Dec. 31-Jan. 7
SLIDESHOW: Pender Co. Sheriff’s intake report for Dec. 31-Jan. 7
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The Jail Division of the Pender County Sheriff's Office released its weekly intake report for Dec. 31-Jan. 7.Dropout rate in NHC schools is lowest it's been in 11 years
Dropout rate in NHC schools is lowest it's been in 11 years
More kids are staying in school and making it to graduation. The dropout rate among New Hanover County schools students is the lowest it's been since the 2001-2002 school year, coming it at 2.26 percent, according to a school system spokesperson.More >>Wilmington grandmother wins $200K lottery prize
Wilmington grandmother wins $200K lottery prize
A Wilmington grandmother is now $200,000 richer after winning a lottery game.More >>Man charged in connection to breaking and entering
Man charged in connection to breaking and entering
A man faces charges after a breaking and entering, according to officials with the Wilmington Police Department.More >>
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SLIDESHOW: Metamorphoses
SLIDESHOW: Metamorphoses
Cape Fear Academy's latest production is all wet, but that's a good thing!More >>Cape Fear Academy's latest production is all wet, but that's a good thing!More >>SLIDESHOW: NASA - Images of the Day
SLIDESHOW: NASA - Images of the day
The Sun erupted with two prominence eruptions, one after the other over a four-hour period on Nov. 16, 2012.More >>The Sun erupted with two prominence eruptions, one after the other over a four-hour period on Nov. 16, 2012.More >>SLIDESHOW: Star News Theater Awards
SLIDESHOW: Star News Theater Awards
The stars will shine a little brighter at Thalian Hall in downtown Wilmington Wednesday for the second annual Star News Theater Awards.More >>The stars will shine a little brighter at Thalian Hall in downtown Wilmington Wednesday for the second annual Star News Theater Awards.More >>Remains Found
Remains Found
Human Remains FoundMore >>Human Remains FoundMore >>Mobile Home Fire
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Wallets taken after early morning home invasion
Wallets taken after early morning home invasion
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Officers from the Wilmington Police Department along with the SABLE helicopter are looking for two suspects who are believed to be armed in connection to a home invasion in Wilmington. AccordingMore >>Officers from the Wilmington Police Department along with the SABLE helicopter are looking for two suspects who are believed to be armed in connection to a home invasion in Wilmington.More >>Lottery officials to review way $200k prize awarded to Wilmington woman
Lottery officials to review way $200k prize awarded to Wilmington woman
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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – After taxes, a Wilmington grandmother is now more than $135,000 richer after winning a lottery game. Lisa Priola recently bought two Power 7's tickets at the Wilco on Gordon Road.More >>After taxes, a Wilmington grandmother is now more than $135,000 richer after winning a lottery game.More >>Championship QB's girlfriend turns heads, ESPN issues apology
Championship QB's girlfriend turns heads, ESPN issues apology
(RNN) - As games become blowouts, it is customary for television cameras to turn to the significant others of the stars on the field. Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo, Giselle and Tom Brady, and the listMore >>Miss Alabama Katherine Webb became an off-the-field star of the National Championship broadcast,More >>NC officer faces second assault charge
NC officer faces second assault charge
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (AP) - A Winston-Salem police officer has been arrested and charged a second time with assaulting his girlfriend. The Winston-Salem Journal reported that 34-year-old Rudolfo ZermenoMore >>A Winston-Salem police officer has been arrested and charged a second time with assaulting his girlfriend.More >>Gospel show host dies in fire in Columbus County
Gospel show host dies in fire in Columbus County
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Crews in Columbus County responded to a house fire in Columbus County early Tuesday morning. Columbus County Dispatch said the call came in around 5 a.m. WECT is still waitingMore >>A local radio broadcaster died in an early morning house fire on Kings Road in Columbus County Tuesday, according to friends and emergency officials.More >>
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RAW: Basic law enforcement students coming out of the woods
RAW: Basic law enforcement students coming out of the woods
Coastal Gardener- Japanese Flowering Apricot Trees
Coastal Gardener- Japanese Flowering Apricot Trees
Tired of your yard looking so wintry? Want to bring a little springtime color to an otherwise dormant landscape? Coastal Gardener Al Hight tells you how to add a flowering tree that absolutely loves this time of year! More >>Forging a career as a blacksmith in the Cape Fear area
Forging a career as a blacksmith in the Cape Fear area
The clanging of metal coming from a small shed in Brunswick county sparks new life into an old profession.
More >>Residential designer builds his kid a dream tree house
Residential designer builds his kid a dream tree house
Residential designer builds his kid a dream tree houseMore >>Dad, daughter arrested after DNA proved they had child together
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Goodbye to heavy backpacks? Hello, e-textbooks
Goodbye to heavy backpacks? Hello, e-textbooks
Education leaders are calling for quick implementation of digital textbooks to increase learning opportunities and save money for school districts.More >>Education leaders are calling for quick implementation of digital textbooks to increase learning opportunities and save money for school districts.More >>Kim Kardashian and Kanye West buy $11 million home
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West buy $11 million home
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are shacking up.More >>Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are shacking up.More >>Beauty tips to repair winter damage -- fast!
Beauty tips to repair winter damage -- fast!
Cold, dry outdoor air and overheated indoor environments make for limp, static-y locks, tight, uncomfortable skin, chapped lips and cracked soles.More >>Cold, dry outdoor air and overheated indoor environments make for limp, static-y locks, tight, uncomfortable skin, chapped lips and cracked soles.More >>6 ways to get your finances on track in 2013
6 ways to get your finances on track in 2013
If you are among those who want to focus on making financial gains this year, follow these suggestions to ensure that 2013 is a robust year.More >>If you are among those who want to focus on making financial gains this year, follow these suggestions to ensure that 2013 is a robust year.More >>Binge drinking common among U.S. women, girls
Binge drinking common among U.S. women, girls
Binge drinking is a significant problem among women and girls in the United States, with one in five female high school students and one in eight young women reporting frequent episodes.More >>Binge drinking is a significant problem among women and girls in the United States, with one in five female high school students and one in eight young women reporting frequent episodes.More >>
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