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The West Wind

Protesters sit on the corners of main street rally as cars ride by.

3/28 No Kings Day

Mary Payton Pendergrass, Online Director Apr 1, 2026

  On Saturday March 28th, 2026 the nation joined in on the third No Kings protest. Nine million people engaged, compared to five and seven million people that participated the first and second...

A woman walks across the street during the No Kings Protest with a sign stating the only kind of ice she wants is the kind for polar bears.

Minneapolis Freezes Over

Mary Payton Pendergrass, Online Director Jan 20, 2026

 Just a week into the New Year on January 7th, a shooting in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota sent shockwaves throughout the nation that reverberated across the world. Thirty-seven year old U.S. citizen,...

Winning boat, dressed in up Hawaii decor.

Ocean Isle Beach Flotilla 11/29

Jayde Daley, Staff Writer Dec 9, 2025

Who doesn't love Christmas? The bright colors, the decorations, the sweet treats– what's there not to love? Christmas is all about traditions, and the Flotilla hosted in Ocean Isle Beach is one of them....

Calabash Christmas Parade

Calabash Christmas Parade

Sadie Jones, Broadcast Director Dec 8, 2025

The Clabash Christmas Parade brought the town together with a night full of holiday activities, even though the weather didn’t cooperate. The night was cold and wet, but that didn't stop families, kids,...

A protester laughing to a new friend about her sign that reads, "Honk if you're not in Epstein files.”

10/18 No Kings Day

Mary Payton Pendergrass, Online Director Oct 26, 2025

On October 18, 2025, millions across the United States participated in the No Kings Protest, taking a stand against the idea of dictatorship and authoritarianism burgeoning in the U.S., particularly...

Teen Violence

Teen Violence

Sage Van Winkle and Lillian Baird Oct 16, 2025

With so much going on in the world, it's important to take notice of what the students at West Brunswick are thinking about when it comes to what's going on in today's news. We all are aware of the risks...

World War II Bunker

Ocracoke Island

Sage Van Winkle, staff writer Oct 16, 2025

Ocracoke Island, North Carolina is one of the southernmost points in the Outer Banks. It's a very small village on a very small island, seeing about 900 people per year. It’s very cozy and welcoming,...

Hot topics of culture

Hot topics of culture

Laiya Burris, Staff Writer Sep 19, 2025

Pop culture has a huge impact on everyone's life. In today's day and age, you see it everywhere, like in trends, the outfits you wear, singers, and anyone in entertainment.  Celebrities are always...

What's With All The Allergies?

What’s With All The Allergies?

Michael Green, Staff Writer Apr 15, 2025

Now that the winter is slowly dying out and the flowers are blooming, there is one thing that we’re all too familiar with: allergies. According to the CDC, a quarter of all children in the United States...

Overworked, underpaid, and undervalued

Overworked, underpaid, and undervalued

Celine Tendo, Junior Copy Editor Apr 3, 2025

More and more teachers are leaving the classroom every day, and it’s not because they don’t love teaching. The truth is, that the education system seems to be breaking them down. The long hours, low...

Summer Money

Summer Money

Emma Lockner and Matthew Argo Mar 17, 2025

Living near a beach not only comes with magnificent views but also the ease of getting summer jobs. Tourists come yearly to enjoy the six Brunswick County beaches: Ocean Isle, Oak Island, Sunset Beach,...

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