Archive - Apr 1, 2011

An ingredient that guarantees to make any dish taste better. In this week's Cookin' with Cape Fear, Butter with a Twist. Student chef Margot Ashford churns up an old favorite from scratch. Full story...

The VCU Rams are ready to take on Butler Saturday at the Final Four. It has been a magical run, one that brings respect, credibility and money to everyone in the CAA. They've come this far, but can VCU net two more wins and claim the 2011 NCCA Men's Basketball National Championship? Full story...

A girl's jaw is shattered after a male student from New Hanover High School hit her several times. Full story...

Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans‘ on-camera attack on Britany Truett wasn’t the first time Jenelle brawled with a friend. About a week before her March 22 battle with Britany, Jenelle actually raised her fists against her roommate Tori – and MTV filmed the whole fight, her other roommate Tyler tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively! Full story...

A man charged with killing a young woman while driving while impaired was fined again for reckless driving to endanger. Full story...

s week we teed it up in this week's "And the Winner is..." Tourism is a driving force in this area, and a lot of that business is on the dozens of golf courses in our region. So we wanted to know who has the finest fairways and the greatest greens that make it the BEST GOLF COURSE in the Cape Fear. Here's how the votes tallied up:
Farmstead Golk Links, Calabash - 25%
Cape Fear National, Leland - 21%
Masonboro CC, Wilmington - 14%
THANKS FOR VOTING! SEE YOU ON THE COURSE!! Full story...

"Berger has gone on record of accusing me of stealing his notes. This is harmful to my business and my employees. You could be next. I have asked Wanda for her input. I would appreciate yours. We can discuss tomorrow." Full story...

New Hanover County Commission Chairman Jonathan Barfield told us Thursday he would be happy to talk to us today about the drama that's surrounded his commission this week. But then, he disappeared - just like I predicted to the newsroom yesterday. Full story...

"All do respect, politicians with nice hair deferring to WID to make decisions hasn't worked out well for the County so I'd rather see the Board of Commissioners make a decision without letting WID drive the bus. Near as I can tell that's the best way to describe NHC policy on non-attainment." - Brian Berger Full story...

Much controversy has surrounded the New Hanover County Commission and their e-mail exchanges this week. After Commissioner Brian Berger publicly accused fellow Commissioner Rick Catlin of holding secret meetings and stealing his notes, Catlin decided to send a few e-mails of his own. Full story...

Tonight's the final night to catch the "Vagina Monologues" at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center. One hundred percent of tonight's ticket sales will go to help support the Rape Crisis Center and the Carousel Center. The two organizations operate on almost $45 a day for two counties. Full story...

We found an email on the county server from New Hanover County Commission Chairman Jonathan Barfield to a constituent that says he supports neighborhood schools. Full story...

The Wilmington Police Department has responded to numerous calls for service at the club including fights, assaults and a fatal stabbing that occurred in January. The civil nuisance abatement action is the first step in permanently eliminating criminal activities on the property. Full story...

This has been a stressful and emotional week for New Hanover County Commissioners. An agenda briefing earlier this afternoon was the first time all five have been in a room together since County Commissioner Brian Berger's scathing email, bashing other commissioners. Full story...

Jonathan Barfield is not a fan of neighborhood schools and some school board members say he's threatening their budget to get what he wants. School Board Member Janice Cavenaugh says she feels pressured by statements made by Barfield. Full story...