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Archive - Sep 5, 2007

WFD Chief Hill stepping down

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 5:00pm.READ MORE:
There's a major change coming at the top of the Wilmington fire department. Chief Sam Hill is stepping down next March. It will likely mean significant changes, changes that some say are long overdue. Full story...
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Air pollution warning issued in much of N.C.

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 4:52pm.READ MORE:
North Carolina health officials are warning that air pollution across much of the state could be unhealthy for sensitive groups again tomorrow. Full story...
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Family looking for closure one year after murder

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 4:47pm.READ MORE:
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Exactly one year ago Carla Bussard's body was found behind an abandoned restaurant in Brunswick County. Wednesday her family is still looking for closure. Carla Bussard's mother and aunt drove up from Alabama Tuesday look for answers about what happened the night Carla was murdered. Full story...

Habitat, ministry rebuild home

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 4:46pm.READ MORE:
An outpouring of community support is giving a Whiteville couple the chance to start over. Several local organizations have vowed to work round the clock until a decaying house is just like new. Full story...
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Association donates school supplies

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 4:44pm.READ MORE:
Some New Hanover County students will soon get some new supplies for school. That's thanks to the New Hanover County Foster Parent Association. Full story...
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History of the iPod

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 4:43pm.READ MORE:
videoThe iPod is the most popular device for listening to music and it's changed over it's six-year lifespan. Full story...
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Mixed martial arts fighting now allowed in NC

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 4:42pm.READ MORE:
Mixed martial arts fighting, some may know it as ultimate fighting, is now allowed in our state for the first time in 12 years. Full story...
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Brunswick County School Board facing new lawsuit

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 4:41pm.READ MORE:
The Brunswick County School Board is facing a lawsuit from another set of parents concerned about an educator's behavior. Full story...
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Mattel issues another toy recall

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 4:39pm.READ MORE:
Parents are once again casting a wary eye on their kids' toy boxes tonight. The Mattel Company has ordered another major recall of toys made in China. Full story...
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City Council votes on speed limit change, drainage

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 4:38pm.READ MORE:
Wilmington City Council made some important decisions Tuesday night. Council members voted to reduce the speed limit in certain areas of town from 35 to 25 miles per hour. Full story...
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Jury Reaches Verdict in Ramel Troy Murder Trial

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 4:30pm.READ MORE:
The trial of a man accused of killing a Columbus County teen wrapped up Wednesday. Full story...
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Benton sworn in as NC health secretary

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 3:40pm.READ MORE:
A former chief deputy in the state environmental department has been sworn in as the state's top health official. Full story...
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UNCW celebrates 60 years of education

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 10:05am.READ MORE:
UNCW just celebrated a milestone birthday. Exactly 60 years ago Tuesday UNCW held its first class. Of course, it was known as Wilmington College back then. Full story...
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North Carolina court upholds gun ban

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 9:54am.READ MORE:
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld a 2004 law widening a ban against felons owning weapons. Full story...
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