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Archive - May 19, 2008

Application Withdrawn for Topsail Humane Shelter in Hampstead

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videoIt had all the makings of a long, hot night in Burgaw. Pender County Commissioners were ready to tackle the issue of a new animal shelter in Hampstead. Residents were ready to block it. Then came the surprise nobody expected. The application for a special use permit was withdrawn. Full story...
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State of Our Schools: Education Issues

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videoMany people think our country's future rests on how well we educate our children. There is growing concern that American children are falling behind. Full story...
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Local law enforcement agencies raise money for Special Olympics

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If you were driving down Market Street early this morning, you probably passed the 2008 Torch Run. Full story...
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Motorcycle Awarness

The open road is their playground, and for motorcyclists, the open road can also be deadly. This past weekend, two men died in motorcycle accidents. Police say one biker approached a curve too fast, and lost control.

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Delgado trial update

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New Hanover County prosecutors interviewed their first witnesses today in the Tyrone Delgado trial. Full story...
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White Lake drowning update

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New information in the weekend drowning of a Bladen County boy at the White Lake Water Festival Full story...
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State of Our Schools: Education Issues

Many people think our country's future rests on how well we educate our children.

There is growing concern that American children are falling behind.

To check the state of our schools we researched three different counties school systems -- New Hanover, Pender and Columbus County.

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Resident organization hopes to stop Titan Cement plant

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videoConcerned residents spoke to county commissioners at a meeting today. While an official contract hasn't been signed, Governor Easley has officially announced Titan America's plan to build a cement plant in Castle Hayne. Full story...
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UNCW Basketball Team Adds Fields To Program

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WILMINGTON, N.C. – John Fields, East Carolina’s second leading scorer and rebounder this past season, has signed UNC Wilmington’s offer of financial aid and is enrolled in summer classes.
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NC-based brigade scheduled for another Iraq tour

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The Department of Defense says a brigade of paratroopers from Fort Bragg's 82nd Airborne Division will return to Iraq later this year as part of a regular rotation of troops. Full story...
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Today on WWAY

NC Lawmakers to consider bill setting water usage rules

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North Carolina lawmakers will review new rules on water usage, just a year after the worst drought recorded in state history. Full story...
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Several states look into moving DXM behind counters

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Walk into any grocery store or gas station and you'll find plenty of it. Dextromethorphan, or DXM, is a key ingredient in 120 different cold medicines. Full story...
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Pender County Spring Fest

It was a beautiful day for a festival,and downtown Burgaw seemed to think so. The town's annual spring fest brought people from all over Pender County, and many stopped by to check out the good food and hand made crafts.

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