Archive - Aug 1, 2008

The North Carolina governor's race has heated up in a big way. It is because of an anti Pat McCrory commercial that has popped up on television, including here on WWAY. It is an ad McCrory's camp says is laden with falsehoods. Full story...

Imagine winding down a work week without having to respond to emails. One company has banned sending them on Friday. And, it is a company that's in the business of communication. Full story...

The nation's unemployment rate reached a four year high in July. And while the unemployment rate in North Carolina hit 6.2 percent, New Hanover County comes in below the national average. Full story...

The pace of shopping has picked up dramatically. The state sales tax holiday is underway. Full story...

You may have seen his ads on television, billboards around town or even bought insurance from him. Full story...

Bald Head Island is proud of having the best sea turtle nesting season in nine years. Loggerhead sea turtles are listed as a threatened species by the endangered species act. Full story...

A calm day was not enough to take the wind out of the sails of some youngsters at the Carolina Yacht Club this afternoon. Full story...

A big event kicks off Monday. It is the Sarus Festival -- a two week long celebration that offers up a variety of entertainment. Full story...

Some German kids are spending a few weeks of their summer in our area. The exchange program is sponsored by IKA, a company that has offices in Germany and in New Hanover County. Full story...

We are learning more about the 49-year-old Leland woman who's charred remains were found in a burned out car in Brunswick County. Full story...

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff will be located at sites throughout Pender County to answer questions about the digital television transition and sign-up area residents for the converter box coupon, which provides a $40 discount on eligible converter boxes. Full story...