Brunswick County News

A Southport woman is suing a funeral home owned by Brunswick County's coroner claiming her husband's remains were desecrated.

Brunswick County Schools Superintendent Edward Pruden has been named the 2013-2014 Southeast Regional Superintendent of the Year.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC The body of a missing swimmer has been recovered. It happened around 7 a.m. Sunday morning.

Oak Island town leaders are concerned about a proposed Senate bill that could take away the ability for towns to make their own laws.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC A former officer with the Northwest Police Department was the victim of an armed robbery in November, 2012, but never reported the incident to authorities.

The police chief of Boiling Spring Lakes is speaking out about a prostitution sting that has shaken up the small town.

NORTHWEST, NC An officer with the Northwest Police Department was arrested for solicitation of a minor for prostitution, according to the NC Department of Justice.

The Town of Carolina Beach was granted another extension from the U.S. Army to continue various operations until September of this year on land leased since the early 1970's. Now they must pay for an environmental assessment of the property.

Chief Layne said the Holden Beach Police, Tri Beach Fire and the Brunswick County Sheriff's office are combing Lockwood Folly Inlet for Sample.

Police say two more people have been arrested in connection with a prostitution case in Boiling Spring Lakes, including a firefighter.

If it weren't for the sign out front, or the black bars on the windows, you may miss this piece of history in Southport.

Michael Hayes was arrested this morning and charged with one count of solicitation of a minor for prostitution and one count of filing a false report and given a $5,000 bond, according to Jennifer Canada with the NC Department of Justice.

A search for a missing swimmer has been called off for the night, according to Brunswick County Emergency Services Director Anthony Marzano.

Eminent domain lets government take ownership of private property for public use in exchange for fair market value.

Voters in Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus counties will have a couple of candidates to choose from in next year's Republican Primary for district attorney.

Debbie Batholomew, director of the United States Equine Rescue League Southeast Coast Chapter, is rescuing horses from tough circumstances.

Amanda Owens, Haywood County executive assistant/deputy clerk, received the North Carolina Certified County Clerk designation from the School of Government at the University of Chapel Hill.

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

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC According to police, there's been a large increase in online fraudulent gun sales.

A man police arrested during a June 2011 domestic situation says officers went too far.