Archive - Apr 22, 2009

It's not business as usual at area hotels. Companies are cutting their budgets left and right, and one of the first things to go is non-essential travel.

You've probably heard by now that a 22-year-old Wilmington woman is now the reigning Miss USA. Kristen Dalton is a Hoggard High School grad, and won the crown in Las Vegas on Sunday. WWAY had the chance to interview her about her big win, and the controversy surrounding the contest.

For our Cape Fear Pride series this month, we're exploring the towns in southern Brunswick County. Today we have a look at an out of this world experience in Sunset Beach.

Researchers have been using the popularity and power of Facebook to get young people involved in the issue of climate change. Students have been taking on a similar challenge locally.

The fight for a cleaner environment sometimes comes from a small source, like the students at Murray Middle School in New Hanover County who spread the word about Earth Day among each other.

Ross Marino looks at strategies for how the government can repay debt.