Slain soldier’s husband charged with arson
The husband of a slain Fort Bragg soldier whose remains were found in brush fire near Camp Lejeune has been charged with first-degree arson.
Archives: 2008
Cage Fighting Returns to Wilmington
Cage fighting is coming to Wilmington on Saturday. It was banned in North Carolina in 1994, but was legalized seven months ago.
Got Em On Fishing Classic
The 29th Annual East Coast Got Em On Fishing Classic in Carolina Beach has concluded with 178 boats partipating in the two day event.
Surf stays up for final day at Surf Fest
The ocean wasn’t so great for swimmers this weekend, but the waves were ideal for surfers at the Reef/Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest.
Busy times for ocean rescuers
This weekend was the busiest all season for ocean rescue crews in our area.
Surfers to the rescue
A group of surfers in Wrightsville Beach rescued struggling swimmers yesterday evening.
Wrightsville Beach restaurant break ins
Police say several thousand dollars in wine, food and cash was stolen from Jerrys Food, Wine and Spirits and Buoy 32. The nature of the break ins led police to believe that the suspect is familiar with the restaurant business.
Home schooling trend
Nearly 40,000 families in North Carolina home school their children. Five hundred right here in New Hanover County. Experts say it fosters family values while allowing a child to learn at their own pace. For the Teeters, home schooling their children just came naturally.
Re-living old times
What was it like to live in the lower Cape Fear region three hundred years ago?
Some young Cape Fear Museum visitors learned Saturday through hands on experience.
Young skaters out and about
While surfers were hanging ten in the ocean, skate boarders took to the park today.
Melissa Mooney’s neighborhood ten years later
In 1999, former FBI secretary Melissa Mooney was moving into her new home here on Reminisce Road. She barely had a chance to settle in, when police say neighbor Tyrone Delgado entered her home, and murdered her.
Guilty verdict in the case of Tyrone Delgado
There is finally a verdict in the nine week long murder trial for Tyrone Delgado.
1898 memorial installed today
Wilmington’s dark history gave way to a bright future today with the erection of the 1898 Race Riot monument.
After years of preparation, the memorial finally took shape.
Rip currents and big surf for our coast this weekend
Wrightsville Beach was packed today, and everyone was feeling the effects of hurricane Bertha.
US Postal Service making cut-backs
The slow economy and high gas prices have the US Postal Service looking to cut back.
It recently announced it will offer voluntary early retirement to some employees.
Highway Patrol cutting back on gas
Gas prices are also forcing state troopers to cut back.
Still hope for annexation moratorium bill
There may still be hope for a moratorium on forced annexation.
Pump problems at one Whiteville gas station
Take note! There is a gasoline station in Whiteville that’s practically giving away their gas. Not literally, but it sure seems that way for a longtime Whiteville resident who is 81-years-old.
Reach the Beach volunteers wrap up
The Reach the Beach Project wrapped up today in Wilmington.
The summer youth program brought teens from across the country to work on service projects in our area.
Local group seeks foster homes for service dogs
Many people rely on service dogs to help them get around, but those dogs have to be trained. That’s why a Southport woman is challenging her neighbors to step up and foster service dogs.
Cape Fear Pride 2008 – Southport
Southport has a rich maritime history, but it wasn’t always known as Southport. In fact, the name came about because of a big idea that’s being considered again today, and stirring up controversy.
Update: Body found in Hugh MacRae Park
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed there was no foul play in the death of a man found in Hugh MacRae park last night.
Body found in Hugh MacRae Park
Kids playing in Wilmington’s Hugh MacRae park got a most unpleasant surprise last night.
Autopsy: Pregnant soldier victim of homicide
Authorities say a second autopsy of a pregnant Fort Bragg soldier found dead in a local motel confirms her death was a homicide.