Archives: 2008

Memorial honors fire victims

videoIt has been nearly seven months since a massive house fire killed seven college students vacationing in Ocean Isle Beach. Six others escaped the fire. Family and friends of the vicitms, along with town officials, gathered Friday to unveil a memorial in their names.

Pit bull bites deputy, dog killed

videoA dramatic twist to to a story WWAY first reported Wednesday night results in a deputy sent to a hospital and a dog shot dead. We showed you John Williams and his wife Sandra in dog court. Their pit bull “Joe” was in trouble for biting a deputy who lived down the street. The dog court committee ruled the Williams had to restrain and muzzle the dog.

Defining Digital: How to make the switch to digital

videoAll this week we have been explaining how the digital transition will work and who it will affect.

If people with analog TV’s want to continue to use them after the swtich in September, they will need a digital converter box.

Sea turtle nesting season

videoEach year hundreds of Loggerhead turtles hatch along our coast and make their way into the ocean.

Before they get there, they have plenty of human obstacles to contend with

NC attorney general warns of IRS e-mail scam

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Attorney General’s Office says fake Internal Revenue Service e-mails are circulating online that promise to help people get their economic stimulus tax refunds quicker.

Defining Digital: Who will the switch affect?

videoWith the digital television switch just a few months away for folks in our viewing area, we want to make sure you understand how the switch will work.

Today we’re going to look at exactly who the switch will affect.

Dog Court in Wilmington

videoA three-year old boy died Wednesday evening in Onslow County after being mauled by a pit bull at Camp Lejeune. The dog was caught and is being held at the Camp Lejeune kennel. What happens if you have a complaint about a dangerous dog? In New Hanover County it very well may end up in dog court… a light hearted name for a place that could have deadly consequences.

Cost of summer RVing

videoRVing is a great way to see the country, but soaring fuel prices may put the brakes on one of the summer’s popular vacation activities.

Some motor homes have a 55 gallon fuel tank and it costs around $200 to fill. That’s up almost $50 from last year.

Kenan School of Engineering Update

School officials are now saying that the Kenan School of Engineering will be open next year, but will adopt a different model and only be available to certain students.