Hurricane Preparedness: Flood Waters
The aftermath of severe weather in our region could leave flood waters that are often more damaging and deadlier than the storm itself.
Archives: 2008
Lifeguard shortage in Wilmington
Since it is warming up outside, more people are cooling down at our area pools. Once they get there, they might find something lacking.
Bridge delays may not be as bad as expected
It appears as if the threatened delays might not be as bad as first thought. The Department of Transportation has given the contractor a lot of flexibility, part of which was to start the work yesterday.
List of threatened historic places released
What are the most threatened historic places in our area? The Historic Wilmington Foundation has a list of nine locations.
FCC holds town hall meeting to discuss the DTV switch
This Saturday, we’ll be 100 days out from the digital switch in the Wilmington area.
Tuesday, members of the FCC held a town hall meeting in the Port City to further explain what the switch means and answer questions. FCC chairman Kevin Martin was among the speakers.
Researchers trying to develop a better mosquito spray
Even if mosquitoes didn’t carry deadly diseases, the annoyance alone would keep us trying to spray them away. DEET has been the spray of choice for 50 years, but it’s not perfect.
Lawmakers consider changing business taxes
A Senate committee plans to hold a hearing on several bills to change the way sales taxes are imposed on small businesses.
Lawmaker proposes releasing immigrants to be deported
Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand has offered another bill to reduce the number of inmates in the state’s prisons.
Delgado trial resumes after long weekend
After the long weekend break, the Tyrone Delgado trial started up again Tuesday.
Tuesday morning, DNA evidence was presented to the jury, followed by a testimony from a DNA expert.
Brilliant idea or disaster waiting to happen?
We are less than three years removed from the worst natural disaster in our country's history. Hurricane Katrina left indelible images of some of the worst human suffering we've ever seen.
UNCW Prepares For NCAA Baseball Tournament
The UNC Wilmington baseball team starts play this weekend at the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Hawks open the Cary Regional on Friday against Elon. John Rendleman has more in this report.
Update on weekend boating accident
A boating accident off Figure Eight Island claimed the life of a Wilmington man.
Emergency responders say a large wave capsized the boat in Rich’s inlet around 6 p.m.
Hurricane Preparedness: Protect yourself from high winds and tornadoes
Hurricane preparedness week is underway. Today, we’re taking a look at ways to protect yourself from high winds and tornadoes.
Crisis Station in Wilmington can no longer accept patients
The Crisis Station in Wilmington is no longer able to accept new patients.
The Department of Health and Human Services slapped the clinic with hefty fines for a variety of serious charges.
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Update – repairs start June 1
Department of Transportation officials said repairs on the bridge will begin on Sunday June 1 after 6 p.m.
Wake Forest to drop requirement for SAT or ACT
RALEIGH — Wake Forest University is dropping its requirement that students submit SAT or ACT test scores to be admitted to the school. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported the school will announce Tuesday that the test will be optional for the freshman class starting in 2009. The newspaper reported that university officials decided to make the tests optional…
Former NC government official in court
A former state environmental official is expected in court to respond to charges he took money from an ethanol company to expedite environmental permits for a proposed plant.
4 NC community colleges to get grants from Duke Energy
Four community colleges in North Carolina will receive up to $250,000 each in awards from the Duke Energy Community College Grant Program.
Topsail Baseball Team Heads to Greensboro for State Finals
Topsail High School will be playing in Greensboro when they face Cherryville for the state 1-A baseball title this weekend.
Bridge repairs start today
If you travel across the Cape Fear River between New Hanover and Brunswick Counties, your trip may be getting tougher. Repairs on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge are scheduled to start today.
FCC Chairman talks DTV in Port City
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin will be part of a town hall meeting today to discuss Wilmington’s early switch to digital television.
Bus vandalism delays some schools
Vandalism caused several New Hanover County schools to start two hours late today. School officials found out around 6 a.m. that more than 50 school buses had a tire flattened. The buses were all parked in a lot at Laney High School.
One dead after boat capsizes
Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start to summer. And this summer is officially off to a deadly start after a boat capsized in the water off Figure Eight Island last night. Of the two people who were in the boat, only one was able to swim to shore. It is believed that the 22-foot center console boat capsized around 6 p.m. in Rich Inlet.
Hillary Clinton just can’t get out of her own way
There's little doubt, regardless of how you feel about his politics, that George W. Bush will go down in history as one of the worst speaking presidents in history.