Plans to reopen Jail North for juvenile offenders are on hold as Mecklenburg County leaders shift focus to a growing ...

Mecklenburg County jail faces an overcrowding crisis. Here's what the sheriff's office and local advocates are saying.

When Kamryn Penny walked across the stage last week to receive his diploma from Stuart Cramer High School, the crowd and all ...

Here are the nominees for The Observer’s high school athlete of the week. The poll closes at noon Friday. Vote now. Vote ...

The City of Wilmington is welcoming Robin Slade as its new asset and property management director, effective June 1. Slade brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in ...

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission said the bear was seen on Thursday, May 20, in the Highland Creek area.

Special to IFN Pharos Parenting will hold four parenting classes that cover a wide range of topics on different ages of raising children this ...

Just five days before a jury trial was set to begin, federal prosecutors have dismissed all remaining counts in the “Broadview Six” case.

Scientists say development in Murrells Inlet has stressed the health of the estuary. Will a proposed dredging project help or harm?

Peggy Slappey Properties and Labb Homes welcome you this week to Barrow County, where Labb is now selling in two incredible communities. Visit Apalachee Overlook in Winder for new luxury townhomes ...