Boiling Spring Lakes suing residents
Boiling Spring Lakes has already sued more than 40 residents for not connecting to the city’s water system.
Archives: 2008
Tougher NC truck bed restrictions returns to committee
A bill to raise the minimum age to ride in the open bed of a pickup truck will get some work after a charged floor debate.
Missing Wilmington woman
Wilmington Police Department detectives are trying to locate a woman who disappeared under unusual circumstances.
Zapping away migraines
According to the American Headache Society, about 35 million Americans suffer from migraines.
But, instead of popping pills for the pain, patients may soon be able to zap it away.
NC budget unlikely to pass before fiscal year’s start
Top legislative leaders say it’s unlikely the budget for North Carolina state government will pass before the new fiscal year begins Tuesday.
Stolen Dog Reunites With Pender County Family
A stolen dog found several states away after a year and a half search has been found. It’s a story that started and ends in Pender County. “Chrissy” was stolen from Rocky Point, taken to Pennsylvania, then to Ohio. Pet Detectives found her, but now she’s home. John Rendleman has our story.
Troubleshooters: Low turnout in runoff elections
One-point-nine percent.
That was the turnout for yesterday’s state wide runoff election to choose a Democratic candidate for labor commissioner of North Carolina.
Wave transit under new management starting July 1
Wave Transit will be managed by a new company called Professional Transit Management.
In five days, Wave will no longer be contracted with First Transit.
Local woman remembers what it was like to teach when schools were first integrated
It has been 40 years since New Hanover public schools were integrated, and for some who experienced it, 1968 seems like yesterday.
FCC helps locals order DTV coupons
As we get closer to the big digital switch, members of the Federal Communications Commission are taking steps to inform the elderly and disabled.
Wilmington is still a Coast Guard City
Wilmington is still a “Coast Guard City”.
Cape Fear Elementary holds Camp Invention
A morning power outage in Pender County didn’t stop the creative minds of some local youngsters.
ILM on list of airports considered at risk
Wilmington International Airport has landed on a list of 100 regional airports considered at risk.
Summer Food Service Program offers free lunch to children
Now that school is out, not all kids in our area get a nutritious meal at home.
Today, the Summer Food Service Program kicked off to help kids eat free all summer long.
Pender County blackout
More than 4,000 homes in Burgaw, Rocky Point and other areas lost power for about an hour and a half.
Crisis Center back open
The state has ended the suspension of Southeastern Center for Mental Health’s Detoxification Center and Crisis Station in Wilmington.
Saturday Night Live actors filming movie locally
Another movie filming in our area has put almost 150 locals to work.
North Topsail Beach official: Debris is peat, not asphalt
A town official says debris washing onshore at North Topsail Beach is compacted peat and not
asphalt as some residents and visitors have suggested.
State Highway Patrol plans checkpoints, increased patrols
State and local law enforcement officers will set up checkpoints and increase patrols beginning Friday in their annual July 4 crackdown on impaired driving.
Education leaders: Funds could be withheld for gas, bonuses
State education officials are warning that they may have to withhold $50 million from school districts so there’s enough money for gasoline and teacher bonuses.
Opposition to new terminal in Brunswick County
The wheels are turning for a new port while a local group is trying to put on the brakes.
Digital Coupon Day
Representatives from the FCC will be on hand to help residents apply for a $40 coupon toward the purchase of a digital converter box.
Brunswick County international terminal moving closer to reality
The North Carolina Ports Authority is one step closer to a Brunswick County international terminal. It has made a pre-development agreement with an Illinois based developer.
Congress passes new version of G.I. Bill
A full college education may soon be a reality for service men and women.
Late last week Congress passed a new version of the famed G.I. Bill.