Fire kills seven in Ocean Isle Beach
Submitted by Guest on Sun, 10/28/2007 - 7:47pm.READ MORE:
The fire that claimed the lives of seven young people in Ocean Isle Beach started Sunday morning in a house off Scotland Street. It only took four minutes for fire crews to respond to the 911 call about a fire at a house on Scotland Street in Ocean Isle Beach, but in those four minutes, the house had already become fully engulfed.
Full story...Three found dead in Brunswick County
Submitted by Guest on Sun, 10/28/2007 - 7:12pm.READ MORE:Shock and disbelief in one Brunswick County neighborhood after the discovery of three people, including a child were found dead inside a Holden Beach mobile home.
Full story...Drought plagues farm land
Submitted by Guest on Sun, 10/28/2007 - 7:09pm.READ MORE:
The recent rainfall in our area has barely made a dent in our rainfall deficit and local farmers continue to be challenged by the extremely dry conditions.
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» Doggie Festival in Empie Park
Submitted by Guest on Sat, 10/27/2007 - 7:58pm.READ MORE:
It was a dog day afternoon in Empie Park today.
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» A 'Chili' Day
Submitted by Guest on Sat, 10/27/2007 - 7:45pm.READ MORE:
It may have been rainy and muggy out today, but it was chili all afternoon in Hugh McRae Park.
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» Lil Wayne concert costs Sheriff's Department $65,000
Submitted by Guest on Sat, 10/27/2007 - 7:37pm.READ MORE:
New Hanover County Sheriff Sid Causey says his department spent close to $65,000 to patrol New Hanover High's Brogden Hall last Sunday night. There was concern among some parents and school administrators the concert could provoke violence. The Department says it had 148 deputies working the event that was projected to have 4,600 attendees.
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» Wet weather shuts down fair, football games Friday
Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 10/26/2007 - 6:07pm.READ MORE:
The wet weather has shut down the rides at the Cape Fear Fair and Expo. Rides and vendors are closed Friday night. Organizers say they're ok with this second night washout because we need the rain. They also say they're not worried about the bottom line.
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» Local fifth-graders build Lego robots
Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 10/26/2007 - 6:06pm.READ MORE:
Did you ever have a teacher that actually made learning fun? That is exactly what some local teachers are trying to do at the Rachel Freeman School of Engineering.
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» Local filmmakers compete in 36-hour film festival
Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 10/26/2007 - 6:06pm.READ MORE:The race is on for local film makers. They have a little more than 24 hours left to complete an entire film.
Full story...Early Hampstead incorporation voters running into problems
Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 10/26/2007 - 5:41pm.READ MORE:
The incorporation of Hampstead is a hot topic in Pender County and on the November 6 ballot. However, some early voters are running into problems when it comes to voting on the issue.
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» New Hanover County high schools to get extra funding
Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 10/26/2007 - 5:39pm.READ MORE:
High schools in New Hanover County will be getting extra funding to better prepare students for graduation.
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» Landfall Tradition golf tournament underway
Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 10/26/2007 - 5:39pm.READ MORE:
Twelve men's and 12 women's collegiate golf teams from across the country are spending the weekend battling it out on the Nicklaus-designed golf course.
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» New Hanover County could receive grant to help fight gangs
Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 10/25/2007 - 6:14pm.READ MORE:There are 400 gangs with more than 5,000 members in North Carolina. That's according to the state's Gangnet database. New Hanover County law enforcement agencies are working towards tackling the issue locally. The Wilmington Police Department and the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office are applying together for a grant to help fight gang violence.
Full story...Fair rides considered safe
Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 10/25/2007 - 5:24pm.READ MORE:If you like food, rides or animals there's something at the Cape Fear Fair and Expo for you to enjoy. But how safe is the fair? And what goes in to keeping you secure in those death-defying rides?
Full story...Sheriff's Department earns 'best-dressed'
Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 10/25/2007 - 5:22pm.READ MORE:
Just call them the fashion police. The New Hanover County Sheriff's Department has just earned quite a distinction.
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