Progress Energy announces plan to keep tritium out of ground water
Progress Energy announced today a new plan to keep tritium out of ground water near their Brunswick County nuclear plant.
Archives: 2008
Smoking ban near entrances of state buildings
The state senate wants to tighten tobacco restrictions on state owned property.
The senate has approved bills that ban smoking within 25 feet of entrances to state buildings.
Renovations complete on community arts center
Renovations to the Community Arts Building downtown are complete.
Brunswick Cares helps those in need
Some volunteers in Brunswick County spent the day reaping the rewards of giving back to those less fortunate.
Preventing swimmer’s ear
During these hot days, a lot of kids are spending long hours in the water, and inevitably, the next day some of them will complain about an earache.
It is called swimmer’s ear, and it is preventable.
Former NC county sheriff sentenced to 6 years for lying
The former sheriff of Robeson County will spend six years in prison for lying to a federal grand jury that was investigating corruption.
Drought Monitor puts most of NC in drought
All but a small portion of North Carolina is now classified as being in a drought based on the latest information from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Dangerous Dog Court
Last month News Channel 3 attended dangerous dog court at New Hanover County’s Animal Control. The case of John Williams was compelling due to the fact Williams’ dog bit deputy Jeremy Eaton. Ironically, a day later the pit bull bit another deputy, Kevin Carroll, during a domestic call. Deputy Carroll shot and killed the dog. A month has since passed. That leads us to another chapter of the monthly dog court.
UNCW CSI camp
UNCW hosted its first day of its Port City CSI Camp.
Special summer hours for some local workers
School is out for the summer, but for people in the working world, it is business as usual.
To welcome the summer season, a couple of local companies are rewarding their employees with a treat.
Troubleshooters: Car Wash update
We have another happy ending to report tonight.
Back in October, we told you about an accident that happened at Buff Masters Car Wash off College Road.
North Carolina Congressional race
So far this week we’ve talked with an expert about what to expect from the presidential candidates.
Today, we take a look at the two races to represent our area in congress.
Some smoke detectors are more effective than others
Many times, the first line of defense in protecting your family from a house fire is having a smoke detector.
But, the one you may have in your home might not be doing as good of a job as you may think.
New development in high profile case
There has been a new development in a high profile case, and Wilmington Police are asking for your help.
City holds memorial for fallen firefighters
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The city of Charleston will hold a memorial for the firefighters who died last June 18th in a furniture store fire.
Dangers of leaving your pet in a hot vehicle
Many people like to take their dog with them with them everywhere, but this time of year, that may not be a good idea.
State trooper shot to death near Canton
A state Highway Patrol trooper was shot and killed Tuesday night during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 near Canton.
Pair found dead in mobile home victims of heat stroke
Authorities say two people found dead in a mobile home outside Greenville died of heat stroke.
Controversy over school name in Brunswick County
There is controversy brewing over the name of a new school in Brunswick County.
Empie Park Tennis Expansion
The new tennis center at Empie Park will bear the name Althea Gibson in honor of the former Wilmington resident and U.S. Open champion. John Rendleman tells us the expansion at Empie would surely make Althea proud.
No property tax increase for Brunswick County
Brunswick County residents were spared a property tax increase. Commissioners voted on the county budget last night.
No tax increase for Pender County
Pender County is not raising taxes this time around eigther.
Care Program helps ill children surf
Today, some local children living with illnesses got a change to hang-ten.
Many teachers are looking for summer jobs
Searching for a summer job is no longer just for teens.
With soaring gas prices and a sluggish economy, a lot of teachers are looking for summer jobs to make ends meet.