The course of human events changed forever
This weekend most Americans will take time to fire up the grill, stuff themselves with burgers and potato salad and ooh and ahh at fireworks.
Archives: 2008
NC lawmakers to go home for weekend without budget
The North Carolina Legislature will adjourn for the July 4 weekend without passing a state budget.
Anti-bullying bill heads to special committee
State lawmakers are trying to resolve differences on a statewide ban on bullying.
Raynor convicted, sent to prison in NC beach rapes
Larry Raynor has been sentenced to at least 124 years in prison for the 2001 rape and kidnapping of two teenage girls vacationing at a North Carolina beach.
Illegal fireworks in North Carolina
It is that time of year, when law enforcement officials work to keep illegal fireworks from making their way from South Carolina into North Carolina.
Update on NC drought conditions
“Drought” has been a common word in our vocabulary here in southeastern North Carolina over the past year.
While we have gotten some rain recently, we still have a long way to go before the worst drought in North Carolina comes to an end.
Mystery shopper scam
With today’s sluggish economy, you may be looking for a way to make an extra buck.
As Good Morning America reported this morning, one way to do that is to become a mystery shopper.
Cape Fear Pride 2008 – Leland
Leland was not incorporated until 1989, although it’s been known as Leland for much longer than that.
WWAY met several life-long residents who have watched the town grow over the years.
Troubleshooters: Woman says her apartment is a lemon
A Wilmington woman is paying $900 a month for her two bedroom apartment, and she says it’s a lemon.
North Carolina company trying to switch to plastic made from bio-safe corn
For one Winston-Salem company, oil and water just don’t mix.
Calabash Town Hall Day
The first-ever Town Hall Day in the Brunswick County town celebrated Calabash and gave people the chance to get to know the people who serve them.
Strawberry Shortcake
2 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup milk Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in cold butter with pastry knife. Add milk and beaten egg. Stir just until a ball of dough forms. Turn out and divide in half, forming two disks equal in size to the…
Classic Eight-layer Salad
(from a highly recommended cookbook called Delicious Heritage out of Louisiana) 1 head iceberg lettuce 1 cup chopped celery 4 boiled eggs, chopped 1/2 cup grated carrots 1 small onion, diced fine 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas 3 cups mayonnaise 1 tbl sugar 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated 3/4 pound cooked bacon, crumbled Layer first six ingredients in…
Grilled Marinated Vidalia
2 large vidalia onions, peeled 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tsp minced fresh thyme, or 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Slice onions horizontally into large circles. Lay the 10-11 slices flat on cookie sheet with rim. Whisk all other ingredients together in mixing bowl and pour over slices. Refrigerate. Marinate for…
Garden Herb Burgers
2 lbs lean ground beef (93/7) 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tbl minced fresh parsley 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary 2 tsp salt 2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp granulated garlic Chipotle mayonnaise 1 cup mayonnaise 1 chipotle pepper, pureed in food processor Combine all ingredients together in mixing bowl, mixing well with hands. Form 8-10 equal sized patties. Grill on…
Cucumber Dill Tea Sandwiches
1 large cucumber, peeled, deseeded 1 tbl. salt 1 1/2 lbs. cream cheese, broken into 1-inch chunks 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh dill 1/8 tsp (dash) paprika 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 loaf bread, whole wheat or white After peeling and deseeding cucumber, cut into chunks and place the cucumber in a colander. Cover with 1 tbl salt,…
Mango Mimosas
4 ounces triple sec 6 ounces mango nectar 2 bottles chilled champagne Mix all ingredients together in a punch bowl for immediate serving, or assemble individually on a ratio of 1/2 ounce triple sec, 3/4 ounce mango nectar, 6 ounces champagne. Tags: 4th of July, Recipes, Summer
Missing New Hanover County girl
The New Hanover County Sheriffs Office needs your help in bringing a local 16-year-old girl home safely.
Electric car craze
A man driving across the country in his part electric hybrid car made a stop in Wilmington to spread the word about plugging in rather than filling up.
Wildfire creates unhealthy air in 9 NC counties
Two wildfires are creating unhealthy air in nine coastal counties in North Carolina.
Carolina Beach Shuttle ready to roll
Owners of the new Carolina Beach Shuttle say it will be ready to roll later this week, just in time for Pleasure Island’s big Independence Day celebration.
Cape Fear Rugby 7’s Tournament Coming to Wilmington This Weekend
The Cape Fear Lily May’s Pub Sevens Tournament will be held this weekend at Ogden Park in New Hanover County. We want to focus on the prestige of the tournament along with John Rendleman’s attempt to suit up for the host team at their practice Tuesday evening.
Public voices concerns about proposed cement plant
Tuesday night the Army Corps of Engineers gave people the chance to ask questions and voice concerns about the proposed Castle Hayne Titan America cement plant. The comments will be considered before the corps drafts an environmental impact statement about building along the Northeast Cape Fear River.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority begins service
After more than 10 years of planning, New Hanover County and Wilmington’s water and sewer systems have officially merged to become the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.