Archive - Jan 20, 2012

At last night's Leland Town Council meeting, Town Manager David Hollis revealed that Police Chief Tim Jayne has been on probation for months. In fact the reprimand came the very same night we first reported on the issues inside the Leland Police Department. Full story...

Scammers taking advantage of the federal government's Black Farmers Settlement are targeting the local black community. Word got out that if you showed up Friday at the Ekklesia United Holy Church on 17th Street and Market, filled out an online form, then had it notarized on site for $20, you could apply to receive part of the proposed $1 billion settlement. Full story...

Ty Walker's senior year didn't start they way he would have liked, but after sitting out the first nine games of the season due to a violation of the school's conduct code, Ty Walker has emerged as the starting center for Wake Forest. Full story...

A man accused of murdering a Wilmington mother was denied bond in a Craven County cold case murder. Full story...

A US Airways flight from Charlotte to Wilmington was delayed this morning after reports of smoke on board. Passengers made the trip safely on a different plane. But the original aircraft filled with smoke again later when it headed to another destination. Full story...

For more than a year we've polled the community to find out which businesses and organizations are the best in various categories. Now we want to know what categories we've missed. In this week's edition of "And the Winner is..." the winner will be you, as you help us choose some new kinds of excellence. Let us know which contest categories you'd like to see, and we'll pick some to run. NOMINATE NOW Full story...

Piece by piece, the Cross-City Trail is winding its way through Wilmington. While the city has yet to break ground on some new areas, other parts that have already been constructed are being torn up. Full story...

A three-judge panel has refused to delay North Carolina's May 8 primary while a court considers a lawsuit over Republican-drawn boundaries for legislative and congressional districts. Full story...

With football playoffs and basketball season in full swing, we want to know where do you like to go to watch the game? In this week's "And the Winner is..." contest, we want to know where you watch your favorite team play when you're not enjoying the game at home. Who has the biggest screens, the best gametime food and the coldest drinks? Let us know the BEST SPORTS BAR in the Cape Fear. Here's how the votes are rolling in (4 pm Thurs.):
Chaser's Sports Bar & Grill, Oak Island - 50%
Kick Back Jack's, Wilmington - 28%
Buffalo Wild Wings, Wilmington - 12%
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A funeral procession complete with casket and dirge marched through the streets of downtown Wilmington today. It was not a person the Occupy Wilmington group mourned, but what they call the downfall of democracy. Full story...

The Defense Department says a Marine based at Camp Lejeune has been killed in Afghanistan. Full story...

Three judges will decide whether those who sued over Republican-drawn boundaries for legislative and congressional districts are likely enough to win their case that North Carolina's primary should be delayed for two months. Full story...

Some lanes will be closed on Interstate 40 in Raleigh on Sunday as transportation workers make a temporary lane shift permanent. Full story...

The Onslow County sheriff says a man slapped a child to avoid a second charge of assaulting a female. Full story...