Archive - Oct 2, 2008

Members of the North Carolina National Association for the Advancement of Colored People are embarking on a pilgrimage to the State Capitol. A group left today from Wilmington. The group is heading to the Legislative Building in Raleigh, to stand up against racism, poverty and the war.

State and local law enforcement agents are cracking down on counterfeit goods in our area. The Secretary of State spoke on the subject today in Wilmington.

The Navy warship USS Squall arrived in Wilmington Thursday. You will be able to tour it this weekend as a part of Riverfest. And if you are lucky, you will get the chance to meet its very unique captain.

It is Riverfest weekend in Wilmington. More than 160 craft vendors, concession stands and entertainment acts will be in full effect on Water Street. Vendors set up Friday and the festival will kick off Saturday morning and runs until Sunday.

The NBA Charlotte Bobcats have been holding training camp in Wilmington all week. Our John Rendleman says Wilmington has roots for not only the head coach of the team, but his brother as well.