Wilmington men organize citizen ordinance, petition to stop tax funded ballpark
Submitted by Marissa Jasek on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 11:05pm.READ MORE:
The proposed ballpark stadium has gotten its fair share of attention lately. Two Wilmington men are trying to stop it from going any further and taking the issue into the hands of the people. They have started a petition to hopefully change how the city can pay for the ballpark.
Full story...ONLY ON 3: State considering privatizing aquariums, zoo
Submitted by Katie Harden on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 5:19pm.READ MORE:
The state of North Carolina owns a zoo and three aquariums, including the one at Fort Fisher. That could change based on a recommendation coming next week. The state will make a recommendation on whether to privatize the aquariums and zoo.
Full story...ONLY ON 3: Developer talks about ballpark plan, opposition starts Facebook group
Submitted by Ramon Herrera on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 4:51pm.READ MORE:
The city is not the only one stepping up to the plate when it comes to embracing the construction of a new baseball stadium downtown. Today, the developer met with the Wilmington Area Hospitality Association to discuss his plans, which he says will change the city.
Full story...Dunlap to reign, McCreery to rock at Azalea Festival
Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 4:35pm.READ MORE:
In two months we'll be decked out in our spring finest for the 65th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival. This afternoon we found out who will rock and reign at Wilmington's biggest event.
Full story...Caterpillar met recently with local elected officials, school leaders as site pick nears
Submitted by Cliff Pyron on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 3:19pm.READ MORE:
School officials in New Hanover County say Caterpillar talked to them and Brunswick County educators recently to discuss their schools. Why here? In an e-mail to Peoria County, IL, Caterpillar reportedly said it wants to move the factory closer to its facility in Cary and wants better port access.
Full story...Trot Nixon heads Hall of Fame class
Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 10:40am.READ MORE:
WWAY's "Fifth Quarter" co-host Trot Nixon headlines this year's class of inductees into the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 6 at UNCW's Burney Center.
Full story..."And the Winner is..." BEST VALENTINE'S DAY SPOT
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WWAY's Wednesday night sports - Feb. 8
Submitted by John Rendleman on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 11:39pm.READ MORE:
The UNC Wilmington men's basketball team lost their focus and intensity in the second half against Delaware on Wednesday night. As a result the Blue Hens beat the Seahawks by 18 points. The Duke-North Carolina game was much closer. It turned out to be an instant classic. The Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame will grow in membership in May. We have the details. Click play video to see Wednesday's sportscast.
Full story...PSA flight lands safely in Charlotte after warning light
Submitted by Chris Phillips on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 10:15pm.READ MORE:
A PSA Airlines flight landed safely at
Charlotte Douglas International Airport after the pilot was alerted
by a warning light.
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» Wilmington fire crews battle apartment fire
Submitted by Chris Phillips on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 10:08pm.READ MORE:
Wilmington Fire Department crews battled a structure fire Wednesday night at 806 Orange Street. First arriving crews were faced with heavy fire conditions.
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» What you need to know about the business of baseball
Submitted by Kevin Wuzzardo on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 9:10pm.Bladen Sheriff's office arrest man in shooting of homeowner during break in
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South Carolina passes anti-union law
Submitted by Chris Phillips on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 8:35pm.READ MORE:
The South Carolina House has approved a
bill Republicans say further strengthens the state's already tough
anti-union law.
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» Roanoak Rapids man charged with stealing swords
Submitted by Chris Phillips on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 8:29pm.READ MORE:
A Roanoke Rapids man has been arrested and accused of stealing nearly 50 samurai swords.
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» Business up at state ports
Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 5:11pm.READ MORE:
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