Archive - May 2008

You wouldn't know Greek Fest was winding down today by the crowds of people who decided to stop by. Full story...

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. Full story...

It has been nearly seven months since a massive house fire killed seven college students vacationing in Ocean Isle Beach. Six others escaped the fire. Family and friends of the vicitms, along with town officials, gathered Friday to unveil a memorial in their names. Full story...

A new program at UNC Wilmington is helping diverse high school students improve their communities. The program is called "Need 2 Lead." Full story...

Starting May 27, one lane of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will be shutdown during the day Monday through Thursday. Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., the bridge will be closed to traffic altogether. Full story...

The city of Wilmington is doing its part to help the area be a little greener. Full story...

We've received a number of calls and e-mails this week, from viewers concerned about what the digital transition will mean for their small, analog, battery powered TV's. Full story...

Jury selection is over, and attorneys have made their opening statements. The first witness took the stand this afternoon in the trial for Tyrone Delgado. Full story...

A dramatic twist to to a story WWAY first reported Wednesday night results in a deputy sent to a hospital and a dog shot dead. We showed you John Williams and his wife Sandra in dog court. Their pit bull "Joe" was in trouble for biting a deputy who lived down the street. The dog court committee ruled the Williams had to restrain and muzzle the dog. Full story...

All this week we have been explaining how the digital transition will work and who it will affect. If people with analog TV's want to continue to use them after the swtich in September, they will need a digital converter box. Full story...

The Nesbitt Court Housing Project was once home for hundreds of Wilmington residents. Now, it's a training ground for Wilmington's bravest. Full story...

Each year hundreds of Loggerhead turtles hatch along our coast and make their way into the ocean. Before they get there, they have plenty of human obstacles to contend with Full story...

Two local schools were put on lock down this afternoon after a shooting nearby. Full story...

According to a new study, an estimated 2 million American adolescents have experienced major depression within the last year. Full story...

RALEIGH -- The North Carolina Attorney General's Office says fake Internal Revenue Service e-mails are circulating online that promise to help people get their economic stimulus tax refunds quicker. Full story...