Archive - Jan 2007

Fugitive files returns with a vengeance this week. The Wilmington Police Department needs your help tracking down four wanted fugitives, many of whom are wanted for violent crimes. Full story...

Some little valentines showed they have big hearts tonight. At the Chick-Fil-A in Monkey Junction, local kids got together and made Valentine cards for troops overseas. Full story...

One of them is the Academy of Country Music's top female vocalist; the other is a five-time Grammy winner. Full story...

A report released today shows the annual rate of students dropping out of North Carolina high schools increased last year. Full story...

If you haven't used your dividend miles or built up any new miles in the past 18 months, US Airways will take away all of your miles today. Full story...

An accident left a Wilmington woman burned to death in her apartment building this morning. The accident happened around seven o'clock in the James Walker Apartments, off Rankin Street in downtown Wilmington. Full story...

Monday evening Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo gave his first State of the City address, telling City Council members and citizens about his initiatives for 2007. Two of the biggest and most talked about issues were the convention center and the City's sewer system. Mayor Saffo said, "I want to take a moment to look back at the past year and reflect on our successes, as well as the challenges, that lay ahead." Full story...

Monday evening Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo gave his first State of the City address, telling City Council members and citizens about his initiatives for 2007. Full story...

Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting where the victim was dropped off at the hospital. Full story...

Investigators say a rocky point woman lied to people and told them her grandson was severely injured in November's Riegelwood tornado to get money. Full story...

Federal employees have destroyed one of two headstones for a soldier who was mistakenly identified as a Medal of Honor winner. Full story...

Every eight years New Hanover County officials revalue property in the area and then establish new property tax rates. This month the new property valuations came out. Full story...

Each week we feature some of the most wanted fugitives from our area. In this report we have five men all wanted by the Wilmington Police Department on various charges. Full story...

A North Carolina State Senator wants to review scripts before issuing tax credits for films made in North Carolina. Full story...