The future of print journalism
From New York to L.A., and now Wilmington, newspapers are being forced to cut back on employees and even circulation.
Archives: 2008
Mayor Saffo meets with bar owners regarding military patrons
Men and women in the military can serve our country, but in downtown Wilmington, they may have a hard time getting served a drink
UNCW brings in record donations
UNCW has hit an all-time record for donations to the school in a single fiscal year.
Local GOP officials choose nominee
State representative Sandra Spaulding-Hughes now has an opponent for the November election.
Ray Gilbert in race for Brunswick County School Board
Ray Gilbert is back in the race for the Brunswick County School Board.
Update: Ashton Road flooding
Employees of the the New Hanover County Engineering Department were in Ogden today, making sure residents know their responsibility in preventing flooding.
Cape Fear Pride 2008 – Hampstead
The town of Hampstead may be small but for the people who live here this town is almost like a big family.
NC Senate gives final OK to state budget
The North Carolina Senate has sent the final budget bill for state government one step closer to Gov. Mike Easley’s desk.
NC agency has money needed for college loans
College students in North Carolina should be able to get the financial help they need this year.
Prosecutor: No charges against Charlotte officer
A prosecutor says a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer will not be charged in the death of a teenage grocery worker who died after being shocked with a Taser.
Commercial marina proposed
New Hanover County commissioners held a public hearing last night to decide whether to zone a piece of residential land for commercial use.
Cape Fear Pride 2008 – Sunset and Ocean Isle Beaches
They are two of a handful of Brunswick barrier islands, and both boast sprawling white sand beaches.
Follow-up: Lifeguard struck by boater
Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue and Wildlife have released some more details following the lifeguard hit and run on the Fourth of July.
Legislators asking for help in getting Crisis Center back running
Funding for the Southeastern Center for Mental Health will be a topic of discussion at tonight’s New Hanover County commissioners meeting.
Downtown Wilmington was busy this Fourth of July
Wilmington’s Fourth of July fireworks were as popular as ever, but the traffic that followed wasn’t much of a hit.
Towing companies looking to increase rates
With the high price of gas, Wilmington towing companies are looking for some extra compensation.
More lights possible for Snow’s Cut Bridge
Tonight in Carolina Beach, residents will have the chance to weigh in on whether more lights are needed on Snow’s Cut Bridge
Proposal to change setback requirements
New proposals would change the setback requirements from a standard figure to one based on the size of the structure.
Reach the Beach program helping others
Hundreds of teenagers from across the country are spending a week out of their summer here.
They are not here to vacation at the beach, but to revitalize some local homes.
Thomas Wright back in court
Three months after being sent to prison, former State Rep. Thomas Wright was back in court today.
Seeing a baby smile may be a natural high to mothers
There are few things in the world more adorable than a baby’s smile.
Parents live to make their children happy, and a new study suggests they are made happier in return.
Obama to visit Charlotte on Monday
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama plans to visit North Carolina and two other Southern states where his campaign thinks he can win or, at least, make inroads.
Concord officials to work on speedway incentives
Concord and Cabarrus County leaders plan to meet on details of $80 million of incentives for Lowe’s Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith.
Grand jury to consider more charges
More charges could be filed against the suspects charged in the death of the former student body president at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.