Archives: 2008
Pender Humane Society having facility issues
The Pender County Humane Society is in limbo. It has to be out of its old shelter where it has resided for 12 years by midnight, but the new shelter isn’t ready yet.
Google offers new map feature
You can now get directions and maps of Wilmington from a whole new perspective. Google has added Wilmington to its list of special cities for their new “street view”.
Bye-bye Spongebob
Time Warner’s contract with Viacom expires at the end of the year. If they can’t reach a new agreement, it will mean no Spongebob or Dora the Explorer for 13 million viewers.
Victims airlifted from Brunswick County car accident
A major car wreck in Brunswick County on Wednesday sent drivers to the hospital. Authorities say it happened around 3:00 p.m.
Local auto sales beat monthly averages during December
With one week still remaining for the month totals, Kent Williams, manager at Bob King Auto Mall, said the government bailout has helped December sales beat this year’s monthly average by nearly forty percent.
Troubleshooters: Costs associated with custody battles
This week’s Troubleshooters Report focuses on a family that is torn apart as they battle the high costs associated with attorney fees.
Wait a second for 2009
We’ll have to wait just a little longer to ring in 2009; one leap second to be exact.
The world timekeepers are adding the extra second because Earth is slowing down just a bit.
NHRMC lockdown caused by man charged with armed robbery
New Hanover Regional Medical Center is back to business as usual after an emergency lockdown last night.
Kids celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve”
Kids are usually in bed when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, so they had their own countdown to 2009 at noon today.
At home New Year’s celebrations can save money
Still looking for an affordable way to celebrate the New Year?
Managers at Party City Discount store in Wilmington say a house party is the less expensive way to go.
NC authorities catch juvenile who escaped
State and local law enforcement officials have caught a juvenile who escaped a boy’s camp in southeastern North Carolina.
Police say robber fled when NC clerks fought back
A store clerk says a would-be robber ran when she and a co-worker threatened the knife-wielding man with a stun gun and hit him with pepper spray.
Raleigh agrees to pay woman $1M for crash
Raleigh authorities say a woman who sued the city over a head-on crash with a recycling truck has agreed to a $1.1 million settlement.
NC towns put unique spin on New Year’s celebration
New Year’s fun will take several forms across North Carolina.
Police: Coach took indecent liberties with student
Police say a high school basketball coach has been arrested and charged with having inappropriate contact with a student.
2008 Year in Review: Part 2
Last week we took a look back at the first half of 2008 in southeastern North Carolina. Wednesday, we end the year with the second half of our Year in Review.
Will the economy keep you from celebrating New Year’s Eve?
Restaurants and clubs are hoping for big crowds for New Year’s celebrations tonight, and with our economy in a recession, many are using sales tactics to get you in the door.