Ocean Isle Beach Plans Memorial for Fire Victims
Ocean Isle Beach will hold a memorial on Friday afternoon for seven SC college students who died in a fire there last fall.
Archives: 2008
Defining Digital: Why the switch to DTV?
With the switch to digital television less than four months away, we are trying to help you better understand what’s happening. Yesterday we looked at the science behind television and the switch to digital. Today we take a look at why the conversion from analog is happening in the first place.
‘Kids Making It’ helps at-risk youth
“Kids Making It” is a wood working program that helps at-risk youth in Wilmington.
Biodiesel facility to be built in Wilmington
A new biodiesel facility has just been approved to be built in Wilmington.
The new production plant will be built at the Wilmington state port. Construction is expected to start in about six months.
NC law enforcement to help launch crime database
A new tool aims to solve crimes faster and more effectively.
Twenty different law enforcement agencies from across North Carolina came together in Wilmington Tuesday to sign on to an information sharing database.
Family history increases risk of breast cancer
Women with a history of breast cancer in their families have roughly double the risk for the disease as women in the general population.
But this risk varies throughout life, according to new research.
Belly fat brings a higher risk of heart attacks
Not all fat is created equal.
Belly fat that gives your waistline an apple shape brings a higher risk of heart attacks than having a pear shape.
Charlotte parking deck collapses
CHARLOTTE — A small section of a four-story parking deck near SouthPark Mall in Charlotte has collapsed, but authorities say no one is hurt. Charlotte Fire Department Captain Rob Brisley says a few cars suffered some minor damage. The deck is next to an office building, and the section fell around 8:30 a.m. as many people were arriving for work….
Fort Bragg soldier dies from injuries in Afghanistan
Military officials say a soldier based at Fort Bragg has died from non-combat related injuries.
A statement from the post on Monday said 20-year-old Pvt. Matthew Warren Brown died Sunday morning in Asadabad, Afghanistan. Brown’s death is under investigation.
Three arrested in cocaine bust
A drug bust in Pender County ended with three men behind bars and a kilogram of cocaine off the streets Monday.
Local children prepare for kindergarten
The time has come for four-year-olds to say good bye to pre-school and hello to kindergarten.
Jury selection begins in Delgado trial
Jury selection began today in the trial for a man accused of murdering a local FBI employee.
Cigarette tax may increase
Tuesday, the state legislature will convene in Raleigh for a short session. Most of the focus will be on Governor Easley‘s proposed $22 billion budget proposal.
Hewett indicted by federal grand jury
Charges against the former Brunswick County sheriff continue to add up. Now, Ron Hewett has been indicted by a federal grand jury.
Motorcycle Awarness
The open road is their playground, and for motorcyclists, the open road can also be deadly. This past weekend, two men died in motorcycle accidents. Police say one biker approached a curve too fast, and lost control.
Wrightsville Beach may increase property taxes
The Board of Alderman will consider the increase when it reviews its budget Monday night.
Wrightsville beach is considering boosting its tax rate from 6.34 cents per $100 to eight cents. That means if you own a $1 million home, your taxes go from $634 to $800 dollars.
Recent rain leads to shellfish restrictions
The large amount of rainfall we’ve received in the last couple of days has caused large amounts of polluted storm water runoff to flow into local waterways. Due to the danger, the Division of Marine Fisheries has closed some shellfish areas.
NC jury convicts NY man of killing soldier, teenager
A North Carolina jury has convicted a Brooklyn, N.Y. man of killing a soldier and a 16-year-old girl at a home they shared near Fort Bragg three years ago.
Southport – Fort Fisher ferry closing
If you take the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry to work, you may have to find a new way to commute.
The ferry ramp needs a tune-up, which means the run will likely be shut down for 2 months this winter.
Women candidates successful in NC
State Schools Superintendent June Atkinson says the success of women candidates in last week’s primary show North Carolinians are progressive.
Global Day of Prayer held in Wilmington
More than three hundred million people in 210 countries prayed together yesterday as part of the Global Day of Prayer.
Here in Wilmington, worshipers filled Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church. The original location was Legion Stadium, but the rain forced the event to move indoors.
Defining Digital: A Clearer Picture
Analog. Digital. HDTV. 720p. 1080i. They are a jumble of letters and numbers that will ultimately change the way you watch television come September. But what does it all mean?
Trial to begin in 1999 murder
The trial is scheduled to start today for a man accused of killing a FBI employee nearly a decade ago. It took a six-year investigation and a man hunt that led federal agents to Louisiana in 2005, to finally bring Tyrone Delgado back to Wilmington to stand trial for the murder of Melissa Mooney.
UNCW Graduation
Over 1,800 UNCW students graduated on Sunday. In fact the university held 3 commencement ceremonies to accommodate everyone.