Lejeune volleyball coach Bev Marley smiles as she talks with her players during a recent game at Swansboro.

SWANSBORO — This year’s Swansboro football team will be different from last year’s 0-9 team.

N.C. Rep. Wyatt Gable, a Republican representing District 14 in the House, will have a September town hall meeting with area residents interested in legislative updates and information.

Alex Rivera, fire chief of MCB Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services, speaks during the recent award presentation for Marine Corps Fire Department of the Year.

The Lowe’s Foundation announced a new partnership with Hiring Our Heroes on Aug. 14 with the awarding of $500,000 to start a Skilled Trades Academy in Jacksonville.

Like they’ve done in recent years, the Jacksonville and Croatan boys’ soccer teams clashed Tuesday night in an intense, back-and-forth match, action appropriate for state championship programs.

That is what’s in store Friday night in week one of area high school football action.

Photos of the high school volleyball game between Lejeune and Swansboro on Tuesday night. The Pirates won 25-7, 22-25, 25-14, ...

Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Aug. 18. Top performers are based off the results sent in by the coaches.

Photos of the Northside High volleyball team as the Monarchs hosted Pender in a nonconference match on Monday. The Monarchs ...

Jim Harbaugh is refusing to comment on the NCAA’s decision to fine the University of Michigan tens of millions of dollars and to suspend head coach Sherrone Moore for a ...

Hurricane Erin has been downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane but is gaining in size and raising the risk of life-threatening ...