News in Holly Ridge, North Carolina

Man, woman arrested in largest heroin bust in New Hanover history
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:28:26 -0800

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- A drug arrest last week turned out to be the largest heroin bust in New Hanover County history. They say it was enough to produce more than 15,000 bags of heroin. "Each one of these bags represents a life that was saved by not allowing this poison to hit the streets of New Hanover County," Sheriff Ed McMahon said. Wednesday detectives wrapped up a month-long ...

Heroin bust turns out to be biggest in county history
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:14:12 -0800

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- A drug arrest last week in New Hanover County turned out to be the largest heroin bust in county history. New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Vice and Narcotics detectives continued their investigating of Tierre Henderson, which led them to 5.5 ounces of pure uncut heroin. They say the uncut heroin could produce more than 15,000 bags of heroin. Wednesday detectives ...

NC state parks see record attendance
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:14:52 -0800

Jacob, Hanlon 6, enjoys a guided tour with ranger Clay Veasey during an interpretive program in December at Paddy's Creek Trail in Lake Jame State Park near Nebo. Veasey explains how birds eat holly tree seeds.

Tuesday High Schools
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:08:00 -0800

Basketball Results / Friday's Schedule

Green Hope, Panther Creek in realignment pinch
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:33:22 -0800

4-A Triangle schools were largely spared in the last realignment, but things are different this time around.

Friday's High School Results
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:07:54 -0800

Stratford (37): Tiffany Addison 23, Gilbert 6, Yon 4, Matthews 2, Mercado 2. Wando (42): Tinsley Hallman 27, Stasky 5, Duvernay 4, Akers 2, Torlay 2, Smalls 2.

Beached Whale Calf Near Cape Lookout
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:06:24 -0800

CARTERET COUNTY The Coast Guard confirms the whale off the Cape Lookout coast is a calf and got separated from its mother.