DA: Autopsy of UNC student body president available in June
The autopsy report on the slain student body president at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will be released at the end of June.
Archives: 2008
Update on downtown Wilmington bank robbery
Wilmington police have arrested a Wilmington man in connection with robbing a Bank of America Tuesday afternoon.
Update on Kenan School of Engineering closing
Angry parents in Duplin County are ready to take action against the county school board.
Economy causing some to change eating habits
Tight economic times mean more belt tightening across the board, and that includes adjusting your eating habits.
Fewer people in our area are spending lunch breaks eating out.
Extreme heat is sweet music to Leland man
You may be ready for the heat to end, but at least one local man is not. For a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer living in Leland, there are plenty of reasons to sing a happy song when it gets this hot.
Wilmington Teen Heads to Boxing National Championship
Wilmington teenager Lateisha Darden is just one week away from competing in the 2008 USA National Amateur Boxing Championship in Michigan. John Rendleman has the one-two punch on the young paragon of pugilism.
Local organization helps unemployed residents find jobs
With unemployment numbers on the rise, one local employment program is busier than ever helping people find jobs.
Local car dealers say large SUV sales are down
It is a hard life for some car dealers right now. In the face of $4 a gallon gasoline, it’s not easy trying to sell some of the cars that eat up much of our money trying to get from here to there.
Local retailers say some tomatoes are still safe
Local retailers want you to know that even with the recall of raw tomatoes, you can still find some safe tomatoes in stores and local produce markets.
Excitement today in Delgado trial
There was a bit of excitement in New Hanover County court today in the trial for Tyrone Delgado.
Pender County summer programs
Pender County has dozens of summer camps that are starting up in the next few weeks.
Bank robbery in downtown Wilmington
Police swarmed the Nations Bank on North Front Street this afternoon:
Getting better fuel economy
With the national gas price average at a record high, many people are looking for ways to cut back on fuel consumption.
Panel backs plans to ban smoking on government property
A House committee is backing three measures designed to curb smoking on government property.
June 7: 23rd Annual Beach Music Festival
The historic 23rd Annual Beach Music Festival was held on Saturday June 7 in Carolina Beach.
Forecaster: projected rainfall not enough to control fires
A forecaster says any rain produced when a cold front crosses the state later today won’t be enough to put out a wildfire in eastern North Carolina.
Tomato recall due to salmonella outbreak
Certain types of tomatoes are believed to have caused 145 salmonella cases across the country since April.
Dispute over summer rental cleaning charges
Planning on renting a house at the beach this summer? Make sure you pay close attention to the cleaning contract.
Case dismissed against Brunswick County School Board
Case dismissed.
That was the ruling from a Brunswick County judge in the case against the Brunswick County School Board.
New incentives for first-time home-buyers
To encourage first-time buyers, Congress is proposing a temporary home-buyer tax credit.
Update on using rental cars to save money on trips
With gas prices at an all time high people are trying to find ways to save on fuel costs.
Local gas prices still on the rise
For the first time ever, the national average for a gallon of regular gas is more than $4.
Wrightsville Beach drawbridge still over-heating
It is the third day in a row crews have had to spray the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge down to cool it off.
Working outside in the heat
Even though the temperatures continue to rise solid waste and construction workers still work a full day, and all that outdoor activity can lead to heat stroke.