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Archive - May 1, 2007

Man rejects plea for first-degree murder charges

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Jason Gary is charged with first-degree murder. The state had offered what seemed to be a pretty good plea bargain but Gary surprised everyone in New Hanover County court Tuesday by rejecting that deal. Full story...
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City Council proposes tax increase

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Homeowners in Wilmington may soon have a three cent increase on property taxes. Wilmington City Council unveiled this year's budget proposal at last night's meeting. Taxes aren't the only thing that could go up. The property tax increase would be three cents above the City's revenue neutral rate, but lower from last year's overall tax rate. Full story...
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N.C. elections board schedules Wright hearing May 15

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The State Board of Elections will hold a hearing later this month to look into the campaign finances of state Representative Thomas Wright. Full story...
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Former UNC Wilmington forward named assistant at Wright State

Former UNC-Wilmington player Victor Ebong has been hired as an assistant coach at Wright State. Full story...

Every second counts when treating strokes

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Every second counts when it comes to getting speedy treatment for a stroke. Immediate attention makes a remarkable difference in survival and recovery. During a stroke, blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Recognizing the symptoms is key to knowing if someone is having a stroke. Full story...
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Ballantine not running for lieutenant governor

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Former state Sen. Patrick Ballantine says, despite published reports, he is not planning on running for lieutenant governor. Full story...
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Wilmington woman shot three times in car

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Wilmington Police are looking for a man they say shot a woman three times in a car Monday night. Full story...
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City expanding Northside wastewater treatment plant

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An update on the largest project the City of Wilmington has ever undertaken: the expansion of the Northside wastewater treatment plant. Full story...
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Five North Carolina military personnel killed

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The military and family members say three soldiers based at Fort Bragg and two Marines at Camp Lejeune have died in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past week. Full story...
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N.C. tax collections surge by another $260 million

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Legislative leaders have received more good news about North Carolina's financial picture. Full story...
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NewsChannel 3 employees win One-Take Film Festival

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Several members of the WWAY NewsChannel 3 production crew and Chief Meteorologist Chris Phillips brought home first place in last weekend's One-Take Film Festival here in Wilmington. Their eight-minute movie Mime Unit follows two police officers as they try to rid the city of mime crime. Full story...
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