Duke’s business school wants promise from MBA students
Duke University’s business school is planning to gather hundreds of graduate students this fall to sign the school’s honor code and promise not to cheat.
Archives: 2008
Bill would make hangman’s noose display a felony
State lawmakers are considering legislation that would make it illegal to hang a noose or burn a cross while trying to intimidate someone.
Fire at Port of Wilmington
The Wilmington Fire Department is investigating a fire that broke out at the Port of Wilmington today.
Leaders meeting today to discuss Empie Park tennis expansion
Wilmington Parks and Recreation leaders are meeting today to discuss the tennis court expansion project at Empie Park.
Update on drowning at fishing tournament
The funeral arrangements have been made for 62-year-old Billy Scott Hewett.
Hewett died Saturday after his boat capsized in rough seas during a fishing tournament.
Carlin a legend with huge legacy
If Tim Russert's death warranted ad nauseum coverage and tributes for more than a week just about everywhere
Storms lead to flooded neighborhoods
When it rains it seems like it pours on Asheton Road in New Hanover County. John Rendleman has the story on a road that has major flooding issues on rainy days.
Boat Capsizes – One Fatality
Jeremy Harrelson considers himself lucky. He’s in 3rd place in the Ocean Isle Beach Jolymon Fishing Tournament after day # 1. But that pales in comparison to the fact he missed the brunt of a storm that some fishermen today describe as the perfect storm.
53 year old Wilmington man finally reads
For adults who can’t read, the world can be more challenging, but a local man found help in a Wilmington organization – that taught him how to read after being illiterate for nearly 50 years.
Doughnut Heaven
There’s something in these doughnuts, and after nearly seventy years in business, and millions of carolina beach fans, Britts Donuts is now a national name. MSN City Guide ranked these little pieces of heaven as the second best doughnut in the country.
Home Sweet Home
There were lots of hugs and kisses to go around as officers aboard the US Coast Guard cutter “Diligence” made a safe return back to the Port City.
Restaurants have to have license to play music
Everyone knows you need a license to serve liquor, but did you know you also need a license to play music?
Locavore-ism is a growing trend
Have you ever heard the term locavore?
It’s a slang term used to describe people who try to eat local foods.
Young Adult Conference teaches valuable lessons
Even though schools out, many students in our area found themselves in a classroom learning about the keys to their financial future and much more.
Local man says there is money in makeup
When you think of makeup, you tend to think of women, but when one local man saw how lucrative the cosmetics industry can be, he jumped on board.
Kay Hagan makes campaign stop in Wilmington
Even though we are not in her district, state Senator Kay Hagan campaigned in Wilmington today.
New niche bank in Wilmington
A new Wilmington bank doesn’t have any branches, or any ATM’s. The reason for that is because it is a niche bank, loaning mostly to veterinarians.
Confusion over re-zoning at Battle Park
There is a bit of confusion over a re-zoning request for a parcel of land at Battle Park.
Budget crisis in mental health industry
Caring for a disabled family member can be difficult.
That is why many families depend on the government’s help for programs to keep their disabled family member active.
Gas prices force students to drop out of community colleges
Several students at Durham Technical Community College have told officials they had to drop out of summer school because gas prices made their commute too expensive.
10,000 locals may be eligible for stimulus, not know it
The IRS says as many as 10,000 people in our area could still be eligible for an economic stimulus check and not know it.
Presidential candidates and retirees
With the presidential election only months away, some people still don’t know who they are voting for.
But, there are several key issues that will impact many people’s choice in our area.
Debate on offshore drilling continues
With the price of gas at an all time high, people are looking to Washington for a solution.
In the U.S. alone, we consume nearly 21 million barrels of oil in a given day.
To help alleviate the problem, President Bush has proposed lifting the offshore drilling ban for oil and natural gas.
What it takes to identify human remains
New developments this week in the case of the human remains found off of Carolina Beach Road back in April.
Wilmington police released a sketch of a man wanted for questioning in the case, but tonight, we are still waiting for DNA results that show who the victims are.