Brunswick County looking to clean up Lockwood Folly River
Cleaning up Lockwood Folly River is front and center in Brunswick County these days.
Archives: 2008
Titan America applies for air quality permit
Titan America has applied for an air quality permit for that proposed and controversial facility in Castle Hayne.
Legislature passes new storm water rules
New storm-water rules for 20 coastal counties are on the way.
Pacifiers may double chances of ear infections
Ear infections are the most frequent medical diagnosis for kids six and under. Blame may go to a popular children’s accessory.
Man receives shocking reply from Countrywide Mortgage Company
A local homeowner facing tight times wrote a letter seeking help with his mortgage, and was shocked by the response.
FedEx seeks incentives for Greensboro center
Guilford County commissioners plan a public hearing this week on whether to provide nearly $1 million in incentives for FedEx Ground’s proposed shipping center.
State: Man shot in patrol car had not been cuffed
A report says a man shot to death by a state trooper in his patrol car after the man attacked the officer with a box cutter had been searched but had not been handcuffed because he was not under arrest.
Oregon Inlet Life Saving Station to get upgrades
Although its final fate remains uncertain, the old Oregon Inlet Life Saving Station on North Carolina’s Outer Banks will get some upgrades to thwart the ravages
of sand and time.
North Carolina budget includes film incentives
Film, television and production companies spent more than $160 million in North Carolina last year.
Woman Accused of Scamming Small Businesses
A crime alert for local businesses. Brunswick county authorities are looking for a woman they say is scamming businesses out of thousands of dollars and she seems to be a pro.
Fast Food Robbery
New Hanover deputies are trying to track down a fast food robber
Tuesday is deadline to submit cement plant comments
Tuesday, July 15 is the deadline to submit comments and concerns to the Army Corps of Engineers about a proposed Titan America Cement plant in Castle Hayne.
Update on progress of repairs to local bridges
Several major bridges have either undergone repairs or will soon face construction.
High fuel costs have many aviation leaders worried
The price of fuel is so high, many aviation leaders are worried about the future of their business.
President Bush lifts ban on offshore drilling
President Bush has lifted an executive ban on offshore oil drilling.
Wilmington Convention Center on schedule
Work on Wilmington’s convention center is moving forward.
Decline in sea turtle population
New research shows the sea turtle population is more threatened than ever.
Some scientists say commercial fishing is to blame.
UNCW hosts YEP Camp
Area youth sharpened their real world business skills today.
Camp Lejeune Marine charged with murder
Another set of charred remains were found last night in Onslow County.
Wallace teenager in critical condition
A trip to the lake left a Wallace teenager in critical condition.
Local business celebrates Bastille Day
One local business is bringing France’s Bastille Day traditions to Wilmington.
Questions raised about NC work zone enforcement
There are questions about some of the North Carolina Highway Patrol’s efforts to enforce construction work zones laws.
4 people injured when geese cause wreck
Police say four people were injured in a four-vehicle wreck on an interstate highway caused when a flock of geese tried to cross the roadway.