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Archive - May 8, 2012Sykes victorious in Brunswick Co. 3rd District Commission raceSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 11:58pm.READ MORE:
The controversial primary race for commissioner in Brunswick County's 3rd District is over, and the victory has gone to Pat Sykes, who won with about 50 percent of the vote. Sykes will run uncontested in November, because no Democrats filed to run for the seat.
Full story... » Millis wins 16th District Seat in NC HouseSubmitted by Ashley Jacobs on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 11:57pm.READ MORE:
Republican Chris Millis took nearly 70 percent of the 4,885 votes cast in the race for North Carolina's 16th District House of Representatives seat. He beat fellow Republicans Tim Thomas and Jeff Howell.
Full story... » Williams wins GOP nomination for Brunswick Co. Commission District 5Submitted by Cliff Pyron on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 11:42pm.READ MORE:
The Brunswick County Commission District 5 Republican race went to Brunswick County native Frank Williams. The seat has been held by long-time commissioner and current commission chair Bill Sue.
Full story... » Jones wins NC Republican primary for 3rd DistrictSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 10:16pm.READ MORE:
US Rep. Walter Jones has won the Republican nomination for North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District, turning back a challenge from Frank Palombo.
Full story... » Ballpark meeting leaves many questionsSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 10:03pm.READ MORE:NC approves amendment on gay marriageSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 9:14pm.READ MORE:NC Treasurer Cowell wins primarySubmitted by Chris Phillips on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 9:07pm.READ MORE:
North Carolina Treasurer Janet Cowell is advancing from her party's primary election as she works to keep the job responsible for overseeing $72 billion in public employee pension funds.
Full story... » Troxler takes GOP bid for NC agriculture headSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 8:55pm.READ MORE:
North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is taking the Republican Party banner into November's election after winning his primary contest.
Full story... » Mitt Romney wins GOP primaries in NC, IndianaSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 8:01pm.READ MORE:
Mitt Romney has won the Indiana and North Carolina presidential primaries.
Full story... » Advocacy groups say NC school system discriminatesSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 7:42pm.READ MORE:
Two advocacy groups are warning the Wake County school system that they will file a civil rights complaint if it doesn't end what they claim is discrimination against Latino students with Spanish-speaking parents.
Full story... » Charlotte native killed in attack in AfghanistanSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 7:40pm.READ MORE:
The Department of Defense says a Charlotte, N.C., native based at Fort Drum, N.Y., has died after an attack in Afghanistan.
Full story... » NAACP leader pleads guilty to disorderly conductSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 5:46pm.READ MORE:
The head of the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP says his activism will not be hindered by his conviction on a charge of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
Full story... » Speechwriter says Edwards knew about cover upSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 5:43pm.READ MORE:
A former speechwriter for John Edwards has testified that the onetime presidential candidate acknowledged knowing that a wealthy donor was secretly supporting his pregnant mistress as he sought the White House in 2008.
Full story... » Wood turners donate walking canes to wounded warriorsSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 5:36pm.READ MORE:
A local group of wood turners is sharing their unique skill to reach out to wounded service men and women.The Wilmington Aea Woodturners Association is donating walking canes to injured service men and women at Fort Bragg. With two retired colonels in the group, they wanted to give back.
Full story... » Whole Foods set to open, as upscale grocery trend continues in WilmingtonSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 4:50pm.READ MORE:
Upscale grocery stores have begun popping up across the Port City. The newest is the Whole Foods on Oleander Drive, which is scheduled to open later this month. Representatives from their competition say they welcome the challenge.
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