Archive - Feb 23, 2013

Former New Hanover Wildcat Cari Blalock snared an individual title on Friday night in the 400 women's individual medley at the ACC Swimming & Diving Championships. On Saturday night Blalock topped that off by winning the 200 women's butterfly. It's Blalock's second ACC title in as many nights. Full story...

Several members of the Wilmington Police and Fire departments took a break from fighting fire and crime Saturday night to instead raise over 2,000 dollars for charity. Officers laced up their skates and squared off at the Wilmington Icehouse in Ogden, drawing in lots of fans who packed the ice house Full story...

With 215 blooms displayed, 545 attendees, and 6 new American Camellia Society members, the 63rd Annual Tidewater Camellia Club Show was a success. This weekend, growers from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia plucked their best blossoms to show off at the Arab Shrine Club on South College road. They competed against one another for a spot at the head table. Full story...

The high school basketball state playoffs will start on Monday all across the state. The brackets have been posted. Let the games begin! Full story...

One person is in custody as state and federal agents continue an investigation of bombs found at a storage unit on Carolina Beach Road yesterday. Full story...

Conference championship tournament night is in the books. The New Hanover boys won a tournament title, along with the Laney girls, the East Columbus boys, the East Columbus girls, the Whiteville boys and the Whitevile girls. State playoff action will start on Monday. Full story...