Oak Island News

Holden Beach Police Chief Wally Layne says the body of Kwesi Sample was found around 7 a.m. about a half mile from where he was last seen.

Town leaders say they have a problem with giant holes on the beach, creating a safety hazard for beach-goers. OAK ISLAND, NC Walking down the beach can be a relaxing experience for those who enjoy the coast, but leaders in Oak Island are worried about a problem that keeps popping up.

Authorities say the swimmer went missing around 5:30 Tuesday night when he and about eight of his friends were attempting to swim from Holden Beach to Oak Island.

A helicopter, Oak Island and Holden Beach police, fire departments and EMS are actively searching for the missing man.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC One scam is making the rounds in Brunswick County that really takes the cake.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC The largest Fourth of July Festival in the state won't look the same this year.

The town of Wrightsville Beach's ordinance prohibiting dogs on the beach strand from April 1 to Sept.

The 15th Annual Oak Island Lighthouse Run and Walk was held on Saturday, April 20 at the N.C. Baptist Assembly at Fort Caswell.

OAK ISLAND, NC A pair of 10-year-old twins are hosting a yard sale this weekend and plan to donate money raised to The Warrior Ride , an adaptive bicycling event for injured service members.

Brunswick Community College Foundation announced the names of the 16 amateur and professional dancers in the fifth Dancing with the Brunswick Stars competition.

Out of the Box Luncheon was held on Friday, April 26th. An attentive group of members listened as the topic Business Exit Planning: Retire or Succession, You Need a Plan was discussed.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC State recreational water quality officials announced Thursday that two sound-sites in Brunswick County have levels of bacteria that exceed the state and Environmental Protection Agency's recreational water quality swimming standards.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC Firefighters in Oak Island put their skills to the test Wednesday during a Live Fire Training Exercise.

The Teen Mom 2 star was detained for possession, possession of paraphenalia and simple assault on husband Courtland Rogers, Jenelle's lawyer confirmed to E! News.

MTV's Teen Mom 2 cast member Jenelle Evans, 21, was arrested and charged a little before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday with non-support of child, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver heroin, simple assault and simple possession of a schedule II controlled substance, according to Brunswick County Sheriff's Office records.