Anti-war vet group to hold free concert
Members of Iraq Veterans Against the War will host a free concert in Fayetteville.
Archives: 2008
GlaxoSmithKline lays off more at NC facility
A drug maker says it laid off 22 more employees at its North Carolina research facility following an earlier summer dismissal of scientific workers.
Eastern NC wildfire 90 percent contained
Officials are sending firefighters home from an eastern North Carolina wildfire that is now 90 percent contained after burning more than 40,000 acres.
Woman charged with murdering son makes first court appearance
The 18-year-old Wilmington woman charged with murdering her four-month-old son made her first appearance in court yesterday.
Councilman wants to keep sex offenders from parks
Wilmington City Councilman Jason Thompson wants to keep registered sex offenders from visiting local public parks.
NC ranked low for bridge deficiency, road congestion
North Carolina falls near the bottom of a list of a recent study ranking the country’s highway and bridge systems.
Researchers say there may be more cases of HIV than once thought
Every year thousands of new cases of HIV are reported in the U.S., but now researchers say there may be more cases than first thought.
Residents of Kure Beach are feeling a little greener
The town of Kure Beach just began a new weekly recycling program.
County commissioners want to talk trash
They have asked the county to build a five member solid waste task force to determine how the county gets rid of its garbage.
Portion of Nutt Street closing for 90 days
Starting Thursday a portion of Nutt Street in downtown Wilmington will be closing to accommodate construction of the convention center.
Flavor of the Past Tour
Later this month, you will have a chance to take a tour through historical sites in downtown Wilmington while treating your taste buds with the sixth annual flavor of the past tour.
Caray’s death a Major League loss
Anyone who knows me knows of my love for baseball and my undying devotion to my beloved Philadelphia Phillies.
Bringing a bit of Greece to Wilmington
The only Greek Orthodox Church in Wilmington brings a bit of history and a little part of Greece to our area.
Mother Charged for Murdering Son
We have new information on the Wilmington mother charged with the murder of her four month old baby.
A long walk to school
On Saturday, Chapel Hill alums Bryan Jones and Nick Becketti set off on an epic hike from Wrightsville Beach all the way to their alma mater. A nearly one hundred seventy mile trip.
NC Governor’s race heating up
The North Carolina governor’s race has heated up in a big way.
It is because of an anti Pat McCrory commercial that has popped up on television, including here on WWAY. It is an ad McCrory’s camp says is laden with falsehoods.
No answering emails on Friday
Imagine winding down a work week without having to respond to emails. One company has banned sending them on Friday. And, it is a company that’s in the business of communication.
New Hanover County unemployment numbers better than average
The nation’s unemployment rate reached a four year high in July.
And while the unemployment rate in North Carolina hit 6.2 percent, New Hanover County comes in below the national average.
Tax free weekend kicking off
The pace of shopping has picked up dramatically. The state sales tax holiday is underway.
Bald Head Island having record sea turtle nesting season
Bald Head Island is proud of having the best sea turtle nesting season in nine years.
Loggerhead sea turtles are listed as a threatened species by the endangered species act.
Youth regatta held at Wrightsville Beach
A calm day was not enough to take the wind out of the sails of some youngsters at the Carolina Yacht Club this afternoon.
Sarus Festival kicks off Monday
A big event kicks off Monday.
It is the Sarus Festival — a two week long celebration that offers up a variety of entertainment.
German students visiting the area
Some German kids are spending a few weeks of their summer in our area.
The exchange program is sponsored by IKA, a company that has offices in Germany and in New Hanover County.
Update on woman found in burned car
We are learning more about the 49-year-old Leland woman who’s charred remains were found in a burned out car in Brunswick County.