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Today on WWAY: October 7th

United Soccer League discontinues relationship with Hammerheads

Submitted by WWAY on 7 October 2009 - 10:38am.READ MORE:
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The future of Wilmington's professional soccer team is in doubt. Right now, the Wilmington Hammerheads no longer exist, technically. Full story...
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Crowd fills NHC School Board meeting, concerned over redistricting

Submitted by WWAY on 7 October 2009 - 10:10am.READ MORE:
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An overflow crowd at Tuesday night's New Hanover County School Board meeting had plenty to say about middle school redistricting. At the center of the crowd that spilled out into the hallway were Ogden parents... Full story...
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City Council votes to rezone area for new school

Submitted by WWAY on 7 October 2009 - 10:05am.READ MORE:
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There was a lot of news coming out of Tuesday night's Wilmington City Council meeting. First, a chartered public school will soon get a facility. Full story...
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Council approves more downtown bathrooms along riverfront

Submitted by WWAY on 7 October 2009 - 9:54am.READ MORE:
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In a five-to-two vote, council approved the construction of more bathrooms, and a shower facility for boaters along the Wilmington Riverfront. Full story...
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Carolyn Johnson to be new Wilmington city attorney

Submitted by WWAY on 7 October 2009 - 9:42am.READ MORE:
City Council voted in the new city attorney Tuesday night. Wilmington native, Carolyn Johnson, will replace Tom Pollard, who is retiring at the end of November. Full story...
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Carolina Beach Police looking for missing teenager

Submitted by WWAY on 7 October 2009 - 9:35am.READ MORE:
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Carolina Beach Police are looking for a missing person. Nineteen-year-old Jonathan Brackett has been missing since the beginning of August. Full story...
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Economy bottoms out

Submitted by WWAY on 6 October 2009 - 5:03pm.READ MORE:
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videoExperts say the economy has finally reached rock bottom. That said, the way back looks like a long and rocky road. Full story...
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More reports of 9-1-1 calls going unanswered surface

Submitted by WWAY on 6 October 2009 - 4:53pm.READ MORE:
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videoAfter a group of people said they had trouble contacting 9-1-1 to report a fire over the weekend, another woman says they're not alone. Full story...
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Artificial reef off Brunswick coast hopes to stimulate fish populations

Submitted by WWAY on 6 October 2009 - 4:39pm.READ MORE:
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videoBuilding new homes for fish - one reef at a time. The Long Bay Artificial Reef Association is working to establish a new reef in Brunswick County to help boost the fishing industry. Full story...
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Some unhappy with downtown demolition

Submitted by WWAY on 6 October 2009 - 4:24pm.READ MORE:
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More of the old Wilmington Police Department building is rubble Tuesday as crews continue to demolish it. They are making way for a new building for Cape Fear Community College. But not everyone is pleased with the building coming down. Full story...
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Senior citizens visited by local fire departments

Submitted by WWAY on 6 October 2009 - 4:12pm.READ MORE:
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Members of local fire departments are getting to know the senior citizens they serve. Wilmington and New Hanover County firefighters, including both departments' chiefs, delivered meals to seniors Tuesday. Full story...
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Local real estate developer gives boost to UNCW business school

Submitted by WWAY on 6 October 2009 - 3:56pm.READ MORE:
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UNCW's Cameron School of Business got a big boost from a local real estate developer. Tuesday, H. David Swain and his wife Diane presented $1 million to support economic research and business development at the university. Full story...
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Carolina Beach Police looking for graffiti vandals

Submitted by WWAY on 6 October 2009 - 3:40pm.READ MORE:
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The Carolina Beach Police Department needs your help making an arrest. The Carolina Beach Skate Park was hit with graffiti over the weekend. Full story...
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State Division of Air Quality extends comment period for cement plant

Submitted by WWAY on 6 October 2009 - 3:29pm.READ MORE:
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You have more time to voice your thoughts on Titan America's draft air permit for a cement plant in Castle Hayne. The state Division of Air Quality is extending the comment period from October 30th to November 20th. Full story...
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Some unexpected foods causing food poisoning

Submitted by WWAY on 6 October 2009 - 3:20pm.READ MORE:
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Though we are often wary of the risks associated with eating undercooked meat or eggs, a new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest finds that a lot of food poisoning cases are caused by some unexpected foods. Full story...
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