ANNEXATION

Editorial: Gates Four homeowners not ready to give up annexation battle. Gates Four folks are not giving up. Far from it.

GENERAL

Leland mayor proposes unifying police forces in northern Brunswick Co. Leland Mayor Brenda Bozeman says combining police forces would help all of northern Brunswick County.

Grants help volunteer fire departments get gear, truck. Recent grants have provided two area volunteer fire departments with new equipment. 

Worth the money? Wilmington to hire lobbyist. Wilmington officials plan to hire a lobbyist to rally the local cause at the state and federal level.

Holden Beach named top family beach in nation. Holden Beach has been named as one of the top family beach in the nation by American Profile magazine.