WWII veterans remembered
It was an emotional day Sunday at the battleship North Carolina as former crew members gathered to remember the ship’s veterans who died this year.
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Early voting sees large turnout
All of the signs point to a big turnout for tomorrow’s primary here in North Carolina. The state Board of Elections says that by the time early voting ended Saturday more than 488,000 North Carolinians voted early or mailed in an absentee ballot.
General: withdrawals in Afghanistan might be 3 years away
An American general leading NATO forces in Afghanistan says troop withdrawals could start in about three years.
Coast Guard Cutter Diligence is on its way
The US Coast Guard Cutter Diligence has once again set off to sea. The Diligence will spend eight weeks in the Florida Straits.
USS North Carolina commissioned
She is now officially the USS North Carolina. A crowd laden with veterans looked on as the flags that had flown that morning on the Battleship North Carolina were hoisted aboard the sub. Amidst extremely heavy security, the Secretary of the Navy was here to give the command that made it all official.
Carolina Beach celebrates boardwalk makeover
Six months of renovations to Carolina Beach’s historic oceanfront area were celebrated Saturday.
Pender County Relay for Life
Almost two weeks ago, six year old Emily Hollis lost her battle with cancer. Saturday, dozens of children celebrated Emily’s life, while raising cancer awareness at the pender county relay for life.
Commissioning parking runs smoothly
The crowds at Saturday’s commissioning of the USS North Carolina submarine led to congestion on the roads. More than six thousand attendees parked at various locations and used a shuttle service to and from the ceremony.
Tileston Junior High Reunion
Grab your poodle skirts and bobbi socks and get ready to sock hop! That’s how local Tileston graduates are spending their Saturday night.
Wave Transit plans for new facility
Wave Transit has received millions of dollars for a new facility. It will serve as a transfer station for passengers and house administrative offices, but some passengers said they would rather see the money used elsewhere.
Dead Shallotte man’s car found
Brunswick County authorities found the car Shallotte realtor Adam Bradshaw was driving when he disappeared.
Free dental clinic in Wilmington
We all know how important it is to take good care of our teeth, but some people simply don’t have the means to get annual check ups.
Many New Hanover County residents voting early
The presidential primaries aren’t until Tuesday, but many New Hanover County residents aren’t waiting to get out their vote.
Man removed from North Carolina’s death row set to go free
A man who spent 13 years on North Carolina’s death row is set to become the state’s eighth man to be spared execution after charges against him were dropped.
5 Republican candidates for NC governor hold final debate
Five Republican candidates for North Carolina held their final debate in Asheville, with at least two emphasizing their connections to western North Carolina.
1 killed, 2 injured in shooting near Hickory shopping center
One man is dead and two people injured after a shooting at a Hickory shopping center involving a police officer.
NewsChannel 3 to broadcast sub commissioning live
WWAY NewsChannel 3 will broadcast the commissioning ceremony for the USS North Carolina live from the Port of Wilmington. Steve Rondinaro will anchor our live coverage starting at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Class trip money stolen from fifth graders
Every year fifth graders at Southport Christian School raise money for a class trip to Williamsburg. This year their hard work may not pay off.
Suspect in Eve Carson death admits violating probation
A man accused in the shooting death of University of North Carolina student body president Eve Carson has pleaded guilty to probation violations.
8 candidates want to become NC lieutenant governor
North Carolina’s lieutenant governor wields little power, yet a crop of eight candidates is competing for the state’s No. 2 spot.
Man charged with assaulting 95-year-old woman
A Wilmington man is charged with last month’s brutal assault on a 95-year-old woman. Police say physical evidence links him to the attack. Brian Reavis, 41, is at the New Hanover County jail, being held under $1 million secured bond.
NC gubernatorial candidates on education
Overcrowded schools and a rising dropout rate — just a few of the education issues North Carolina’s gubernatorial candidates want to address if elected.
Wilmington: Sub Commissioning May 3
The Port of Wilmington will host the commissioning of the Navy’s fourth Virginia-class submarine, which will become the fifth warship to bear the name North Carolina once it is commissioned.
Former president visits Whiteville
Bill Clinton was all the buzz in Whiteville Wednesday night. The former President came to town to campaign for his wife just days before the May 6 primary.