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Archive - Jul 9, 2009Local family awaiting state's decision on budgetSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 4:56pm.READ MORE:Ed Kramer remembered, laid to rest on ThursdaySubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 4:36pm.READ MORE:Police close Carolina Beach Road after fatal accidentSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 4:10pm.READ MORE:
A fatal car accident on Carolina Beach road stopped traffic for a good part of the day.
Police said the accident took place around 11:45 when a blue Ford Taurus traveling south on 421 ran off the side of the road.
Full story... » Annexation bill heads back to committeeSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 3:54pm.READ MORE:
There is a bit of bad news for opponents of forced annexation.
A bill that would give North Carolinians the right to vote on whether they want to be annexed into the city limits has been sent back to committee.
Full story... » To vote or not to vote on NHC sales tax referendumSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 3:44pm.READ MORE:
New Hanover County wants to put a quarter-cent sales tax referendum on the November ballot.
It would be the only county-wide item on the ballot. A county-wide vote would cost $180,000 to conduct, so county leaders asked the city of Wilmington to split the cost. However, city officials aren't buying it.
Full story... » Now that's a keeper!Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 3:31pm.READ MORE:
Kure Beach is the focus of this week's Cape Fear Pride, and incidentally a young fisherman there has a lot to be proud of.
Johnny Bailey reeled in a 32-and-a-half pound king mackerel Thursday morning and now sits in first place in a local fishing contest.
Full story... » Topping out ceremony for Brunswick Community HospitalSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 3:26pm.READ MORE:
Construction on the new Brunswick Community Hospital paused today for an age old tradition.
The topping out ceremony celebrates the placement of the last and highest beam, marking the end of the most dangerous phase of construction.
Full story... » Whats Happening: July 10-12Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 3:18pm.READ MORE:New group formed to help owners of old housesSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 3:13pm.READ MORE:
There's a new support network for people who own historic homes and buildings in our area. Thursday morning, the Historic Wilmington Foundation introduced the New Preservation Resource Network.
Full story... » Former NC State fundraiser talks to federal agentsSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 10:30am.READ MORE:
A former North Carolina State University fundraiser has discussed her job with federal agents and an official says the school has received a federal grand jury subpoena for information about her work.
Full story... » New chairman chosen for NC Wildlife CommissionSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 10:28am.READ MORE:
A Wilmington businessman has been elected chairman of the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
The agency said Wednesday that Steve Windham of Winnabow was elected to replace Wes Seegars, who had been chairman since 2006.
Full story... » Repeat DWI offenders could get NC licenses backSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 10:27am.READ MORE:
Repeat drunken-drivers in North Carolina who get their license revoked could get their permit back after a clean criminal and traffic record for 10 years in legislation approved by the Senate.
Full story... » Residents of flooded apartments feeling left out in coldSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 9:32am.READ MORE:Joyce's oak tree finally fallsSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 9:17am.READ MORE:
After weeks of negotiation, the Joyce family's giant oak tree finally came crashing to the ground. It happened around 4:45 Wednesday afternoon. Family members left the house, because they said they could not bear to watch.
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