N.C.G.S. [section] 18B-302 -- making it unlawful to sell or give alcoholic beverages to persons under twenty-one years of age

Two promising lives were destroyed in a motor vehicle accident on the night of December 28th. One died, the other was behind the wheel and survived facing serious criminal charges. Both teens. Both too young to be served alcohol. This happened in Loudoun, VA killing John Ward Lender Jr and also here in Wilmington, killing Harper Williams. It happens all the time. The pain and suffering to all those family members and friends that knew and loved the deceased is unfathomable. commentary about this sad death

PHOTO TRIBUTE TO HARPER WILLIAMS

DWI LAW WILL GET TOUGHER

RECENT DWI DEATHS AND TEENS

UNDER AGE DRINKING - There are over 200 underage kids awaiting trial for DWI in New Hanover County.

GEORGE EDWARD WHEATLY JR. OF BEAUFORT KILLS GIRL IN DRUNK DRIVING WRECK. GETS 3 YEARS AND NINE MONTHS IN FEDERAL PRISON. Wheatly is the grandson of well-known Beaufort attorney Claud Wheatly.

Overhead view of recent accident site with illustrations to aid in understanding the action of the vehicle driven by Harrison Palmer.

LIST OF PEOPLE ARRESTED FOR DWI AND AWAITING TRIAL IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY.