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Archive - May 29, 2008

New shopping center in Hampstead

Submitted by Guest on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 11:33pm.READ MORE:
videoHampstead Town Center will be the premier upscale shopping center off highway 17 in Pender County, but not all residents are happy about it, some are concerned about the heavy traffic it could bring. Full story...
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Boiling Spring Lakes Police Chief investigation continues

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 5:30pm.READ MORE:
Newly appointed Boiling Spring Lakes Police Chief Emmett Ballree is still under investigation. He is accused of violating rules while he was a police chief in another town. Full story...
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Traffic changes in downtown Wilmington

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 5:30pm.READ MORE:
Big changes are underway in downtown Wilmington. The old Wachovia building is being demolished, and new condos are going up in its place. The project is affecting parking and traffic on parts of North Front, Princess and Water Streets. Full story...
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Burgaw food tax

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 5:25pm.READ MORE:
Eating out in Burgaw may be getting a little more expensive. The town is one step closer to taxing diners who frequent Burgaw restaurants. Full story...
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Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity to build three homes in one week

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 5:20pm.READ MORE:
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity will join with six local builders for the Building Blitz. Their goal is to make the dream of home ownership happen for three deserving families. Full story...
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Local researchers helping to delay signs of Alzheimer's

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 5:15pm.READ MORE:
videoMillions of Americans have Alzheimer's and other cognitive diseases, and those numbers are expected to double as baby boomers age. Here in Wilmington, there are medical advances being made to delay the signs. Full story...
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Hurricane Preparedness: Forecasting hurricanes

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 5:13pm.READ MORE:
videoSunday marks the start of hurricane season, but the forecasting process to predict this season's outlook has been going on for months. Full story...
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Thieves stealing car parts

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 5:10pm.READ MORE:
videoThieves have discovered certain high priced metals can be stolen right from your driveway. Several auto mechanics say they're seeing an increase in stolen catalytic converters, which are part of your car's exhaust system. Full story...
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NC Medical board wants malpractice information on Web site

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 10:39am.READ MORE:
The North Carolina Medical Board will hold a public hearing next month on a proposal to post doctors' malpractice information on its Web site. Full story...
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3 new groups join lawsuit over Catawba River water

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 10:37am.READ MORE:
Three new players have joined South Carolina's lawsuit against North Carolina over the transfer of Catawba River water. Full story...
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Local middle school students compete in electric car challenge

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 10:08am.READ MORE:
videoIt's never too early to learn about alternative energy, and a team of Murray Middle School students seems to have it down pat. Full story...
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Kitchen Cops 5/29/08

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 7:17am.READ MORE:
Just one area restaurant made the low performer list in this edition of Kitchen Cops, and there's one high performer. Full story...
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Using wind for power

Submitted by Guest on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 4:55am.READ MORE:
videoIt works for sail boats and kites. Scientists say wind can power houses and water wells, too. A panel of experts, who say we should be taking advantage of wind power, fielded questions from residents in Surf City last night. Full story...
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