Train hits truck in NE Charlotte closing busy road
A train has collided with a truck in northeast Charlotte, closing one of the area’s major roads.
Archives: 2008
New Hanover County Man in a Battle With His Homeowner’s Association
A New Hanover County man has a difficult choice to make, whether to lose his home or his job. His homeowners association has strict guidelines on what he can have in his driveway. What’s in his drive way is his livelihood.
1898 Race Riot monument nearing completion
Members of the 1898 Race Riot Foundation met today at the site of the new monument commemorating the riots.
Update on annexation moratorium bill
We have an update tonight on the statewide annexation moratorium bill we have been following.
It appears that bill is going nowhere.
Closing arguments today in Delgado trial
After almost two months in the courtroom, the Tyrone Delgado murder trial may finally be wrapping up.
Update on Wednesday’s drug bust
More suspected drug dealers were arrested today in New Hanover County as operation Clean Up Lady continues.
UNCW hosting ballet camp
Dozens of aspiring ballet dancers from around the world are spending part of their summer at UNC-Wilmington, getting training from world renowned ballet instructors.
Cape Fear Pride 2008 – Whiteville
Whiteville is a proud community, and one of the core communities of the entire Cape Fear region.
Heatstroke awareness
As temperatures rise during the summer months, so do the number of people suffering from heat stroke.
One local woman says she was faced with a heat stroke emergency, but luckily she knew what to do to save a friend.
Red Cross issues urgent call for all blood types
While temperatures and fuel prices continue to rise this summer, the American Red Cross reports that the blood inventory levels are so low it is unable to sufficiently meet the demand of local hospitals.
Economy affecting student loans
Many college students rely on loans to help pay for school, but the ailing economy is affecting private loans available to students.
Eating produce grown locally
The rising price of gas has trickled down to our grocery stores.
Everything seems to be more expensive, but there is a way you can get cheaper produce and help support the local economy.
Troubleshooters: Problems with legal immigration
A newly married Wilmington man is at his wits end, after being separated from his wife for four months.
Cape Fear Pride 2008 – Topsail Island
The people are friendly and life seems just a little less stressful here. And, according to one local family, Topsail Island has not changed much in the past 60 years.
Four generations of Braxtons have called Topsail Island home.
Wilmington appoints new fire chief
Wilmington has a new fire chief.
Possible re-districting for some NHC schools
New Hanover County will have a new elementary school starting in the fall of 2009.
BCC helping students save money and gas
Brunswick Community College is helping students save money and gas.
Economy impacting local animal groups
The economy is having an major impact on local rescue groups and animal shelters.
Drug bust targets more than 100 suspected dealers
New Hanover County Sheriffs are cracking down on drug problems in our area.
Panel backs Easley’s mortgage foreclosure plan
Subprime mortgage holders struggling tomake their payments may receive some help under a plan advancing in the House.
NC Senate to look at state vehicle smoking ban
A proposed ban on smoking in state cars may be one vote away from Gov. Mike Easley.
State employee won’t lower flags for Helms
A longtime state employee has chosen to retire instead of lowering flags to half-staff to honor former Republican Sen. Jesse Helms.
Ground scan at historic cemetery may reveal undiscovered gravesites
Archeologists at a historic Brunswick County site may have made some important discoveries.
Family travels across country to promote organ donation
Thousands of people each year die waiting for an organ transplant. That wouldn’t have to happen if there were more registered organ donors. That simple fact propelled a local family to travel cross-country to promote organ donation awareness.