OAK ISLAND, NC (WECT) - The Oak Island Farmer’s Market will begin May 13 and run through September 9, according to event organizers.

The market will be held on Mondays from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Middleton Park extension.

Vendors should contact 278-5518 for more information.

To date, potential vendors include: Firehouse Kettle Korn, Debra Nelson, Lativia Coffee Co., Lativia Accents & Art, Ludlum’s Produce, Digital Photography, Silver Coast Winery, Turtle Island Bags & Jewelry, Our Cozy Little Nest Sewing Shop, New Wonder Jewelry and Gifts, Dag’s Baskets, Artists in Aprons, Daisy & Sunshine, Nuts to You, Lindy Drye, Sea Air Jewelry & Design, Ruth Hopkins, Bruce Hutchings Produce, Maters and Taters, OI Beach Preservation, Tween Wind & Water, Wooden Things, Jim Downey Glass, BB&CG Creations, and Palmetto Cat Designs.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – According to police, there's been a large increase in online fraudulent gun sales.  Officials say the crooks are targeting the older population in our area.

Police say gun sales have skyrocketed due to the fear of stricter gun control laws. As a result, criminals are capitalizing.

Charlie Blalock is the Community Resource Officer for the Oak Island Police Department.  He says he's gotten lots of phone calls and emails from people reporting gun sale scams online.

According to Blalock, criminals are trying to entice the buyer by posting pictures and descriptions hijacked from online firearm ads.  Then, scammers ask for money in return for a gun.  After the cash is sent, the gun never arrives.

The Oak Island Police Department has posted a message on their website to alert consumers.  Blalock says the criminals are targeting the older population.