Combining his experiences as a U.S. Army officer with his lifelong love of music, Wilmington resident and author James C. Braye created a suitable title for his book, “Marching To The Music.”

The 72-year-old Norfolk, VA native has lived in Wilmington for the past 20 years following a storied career in which he held several positions ranging from a commissioned officer in the Armed Forces to a placement counselor at The University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Braye is a businessman, singer, politician, member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and obviously, a writer.   more >>

Wynter Wright was and Braylon D.L. Dedmon was declared the winners of the Miss Debutante and Mr. Beautillion Pageant sponsored by the Alpha Epsilon Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

The pageant winners each received a scholarship. Contestants were students at Muskogee High School. 

Wynter Wright, a junior, is a member of the National Honor Society, the African-American Heritage Club and the Color Guard.  more >>

The weekend retreat was held to make and discuss plans for programs the chapter will sponsor, as well as to evaluate the chapter’s resources and assets.  more >>

If history tells Tameka "Big Baby" Goodman anything, this year's Let the Good Times Roll festival promises to be hot. And she's not even talking about the entertainment, food and arts and crafts vendors organizers have cooked up for this weekend's three-day celebration in Festival Plaza.

Members of the local Rho Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fratenity, Inc., which sponsors and organizes the festival each year, have been involved since its inception 19 years ago. Graduates of Grambling State University, Joseph Odom, Rudolph White and Louis Nelson have logged a grand total of 141 years of service to the fraternity.   more >>

Sometimes, the best kind of love is the tough kind, and Joseph H. Haley could dish it out with the best of them.

Chicago policeman Maurice Jackson, remembers when he was a student at Marcus Garvey Elementary School in the 1970s. He was acting up in class and was sent to the assistant principal's office to be disciplined.

"I really thought I was a tough little guy," said Johnson, who is now a 25-year-veteran of the police department. "When I went to Mr. Haley's office I didn't want to listen to what he was saying.   more >>