Archives: 2008

Stamp Out Hunger

It’s for the 16th annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive. Local letter carriers from the U.S Postal Service work with local food banks to help feed those who are hungry this mother’s day.

Stop the Violence Rally

A small group of community members came together to stop the violence. The Marshall family, lost a son and a brother. Robert Jr., was murdered in March, now, the Marshalls are trying to make the streets safe for their grandchildren.

Red Cross turns 100

Every time our region suffers a fire, hurricane or other disaster, the Red Cross is on the way.

This year the Cape Fear chapter celebrates a milestone: its one-hundredth anniversary. From disaster relief, to blood donations, the local chapter has left its mark.

Digital TV switch coming early to Southeastern NC

The Federal Communications Commission announced Thursday that Wilmington will be the first television market in the country to test the switch to using only digital broadcast signals. Starting at noon on September 8, all the commercial TV stations in Wilmington, including WWAY, will stop using their analog signals and broadcast only digitally.

Portion of Carolina Beach Road closed

Part of Carolina Beach Road is closed this afternoon, because of a fire at a junkyard. Heavy smoke is blanketing much of the area.

From the North, traffic is being diverted to Sanders Road. From the South, traffic is being directed onto Myrtle Grove Road.

NC turnout shatters record

More than 2.1 million people cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election, and most voted in the Democratic primary that featured the historic race for the White House.

Easley endorses Perdue for governor

Governor Mike Easley says Lieutenant Governor Bev Perdue will be a great governor because she understands the importance of education to North Carolina’s
economy.