Wilmington narrows search for new fire chief
Wilmington’s city council is one step closer to naming a new fire chief after a day of intense interviews.
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Titan meeting with Army Corps to go on as scheduled
The July first meeting between the Army Corps of Engineers and Wilmington City Council members to discuss Titan America’s proposed cement plant will go on as scheduled.
Changes to New Hanover County recycling
New Hanover County is making some changes to its recycling program.
As of this week, drop-off sites now accept more plastic.
Flooding problem in Ogden may be resolved
Nearly every time we get a hard rain, Asheton Road in Ogden gets flooded.
This past weekend was no different.
Plans for biodiesel plant on hold
Plans to build a biodiesel production plant at the Port of Wilmington are on hold.
Carolina Beach master development plan
The town of Carolina Beach is currently undertaking a master development plan for the central business district.
Wrightsville Beach bridge inspection tomorrow
The Department of Transportation will be shutting down lanes while it inspects the drawbridge.
High school students taking college courses this summer
Getting into a good college seems to be more competitive than ever.
This summer thousands of high school students will take college classes, hoping to gain an advantage when it comes time to being admitted.
$50,000 reward offered in NC soda plant shooting
A $50,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the conviction of the person who killed two people in an apparent robbery at the Sun-drop Bottling plant in
Concord earlier this month.
Lawmakers consider restricting pickup bed riding
A House panel is considering a plan to further restrict riding in open pickup truck beds.
Suspect in trooper’ shooting death indicted
A Haywood County grand jury has indicted the Florida man suspected of shooting a state trooper to death during a traffic stop.
Plant protection company moving headquarters from NJ to NC
A Danish insecticide manufacturer is moving its headquarters overseeing the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand operations from Wayne, N.J. to Research Triangle
Park in August.
Shooting victim plans community watch including armed patrol
A man who survived a shooting at a local bar is starting an armed patrol in his community in a move that has alarmed residents and concerned police.
Biloxi volunteers paying it forward
A group of Biloxi Mississippi volunteers are in Wilmington paying it forward.
They are rebuilding two homes in New Hanover County to help the community that helped them rebuild theirs after Hurricane Katrina.
Shuttle from Monkey Junction to Carolina Beach
Starting Thursday, there may be a new bus line in town, unless county public transport authorities have anything to say about it.
Severe weather increase
This year has seen a lot of severe weather all across the country, including the busiest tornado season we’ve had in 10 years.
Follow-up on weekend flooding in Ogden
Parkwood Estates in Ogden is an area that floods practically every time it rains.
Update on weekend apartment flooding
Flooding caused problems at the Berkshire Apartments in Wilmington Sunday.
Heavy rain flooded Belinda Jones’ apartment.
New program offers help for those living with a disability
Last week, we told you about possible funding cuts for local programs that help the disabled.
A new program in town will not be affected by these budget cuts.
Raynor rape case begins
Jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial of a Brunswick County man charged with the abduction and rape of two teenage girls.
Prosecution rests in Delgado trial
After a week long break, the trial of Tyrone Delgado is back in session.
Delgado is charged with murdering FBI secretary Melissa Mooney in 1999.
Follow-up on weekend drowning
A fisherman from Supply died and several others were dumped into the ocean when their boats capsized in a sudden thunderstorm this past weekend.
City of Wilmington looking for next fire chief
The city of Wilmington is looking for its next fire chief.
Web site highlights Smokies’ anniversary activities
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has unveiled an interactive Web site giving viewers a virtual tour of activities planned to celebrate the park’s 75th anniversary.