Two wholesale clubs rationing rice
You can add rice to the list of worldwide shortage concerns. Two major US wholesale clubs are now rationing rice.
Archives: 2008
College grads struggle to find work
Earlier this week we reported how the struggling economy means fewer summer jobs for college students.
Stormwater run-off major threat to waterways
Stormwater run-off is a major threat to our waterways. Many tidal creeks are so polluted you can’t swim in or collect shellfish from them.
Groups ask for help cleaning beaches
Before the summer rush to the beach…some local groups want you to help clean it up.
Wave Transit hears from riders
Wave Transit is hoping to solve the problems of Wilmington bus riders. It held a public meeting Thursday. The room at the Wave Transit office was filled with concerned bus riders. Hands raised immediately when Wave opened the forum to questions and concerns.
TroubleShooters: Woman scammed buying car online
A Brunswick County woman is out $4,000 after she says she was scammed while buying a car on the internet.
Healthy recipe for warm weather
It’s heating up outside, but there are some recipes that can help you cool off in the kitchen.
Town of Leland to provide water service to residents
Local developers get green light to move forward with new construction
Wilmington woman publishes book about her life in Zimbabwe
A local woman has lived through the political upheaval in far away Zimbabwe and has shared her experiences in a recently published book. Now she’s headed back to Africa.
Brunswick County boil water advisory lifted
A drinking water advisory has been lifted for some Brunswick County residents this morning caused by a water line break.
Office workers destroy printer
Can you remember a time the fax machine broke, or the copy machine got jammed for the umteenth time? A local company tried to get even with the malfunctioning machines just in time for Administrative Professionals Day.
No new bus routes to Wrightsville Beach
Three weeks ago Wave Transit in New Hanover County made a major overhaul to its bus routes.
Drivers look to alternative fuels
Some drivers are looking at alternatives to filling their tanks. One local alternative is bio-diesel, made from bio-degradeable fats and oils.
Local public servant dies
Windell Daniels was involved in many community organizations over the years. Most recently he served as co-chair of the ten-year plan to end chronic homelessness.
Coast Guard trains for oil spill
If oil spilled off our coast it could have an obviously devastating effect local waterways. So just in case, members of the Coast Guard stationed here in Wilmington spent the day learning how to prepare for the worst.
Early, one-stop voting begins
Our primary election is May 6, but you don’t have to wait to cast your vote. You can vote early through May 3, and you can register and vote at the same time.
Vampires invade downtown Wilmington
Vampires invaded downtown Wilmington today to continue shooting the movie “The Bleeding.”
A Greek tragedy among sheep
Rameses XVII has been dethroned, by his own son. In a Greek tragedy among sheep, Rameses’ five-year reign as North Carolina’s mascot ended with a head-butt from his son, Pablo.
Hoggard senior can’t take freshman girlfriend to prom
It’s springtime and for local high school students that means prom time. One local teen says he’s not going and school administrators are to blame. A local mom says her son’s date is being left out.
Presidential prediction UPDATE: McCain and Obama in tight race
The lone answer from Tuesday's Presidential primary in Pennsylvania is that there is not yet an answer for who will be the Democratic Party's nominee for the nation's highest office.
UNC officials among finalists named for SC State President
Associate Vice Chancellor of academic programs up for top job at South Carolina State University.
Leading Democratic gubernatorial candidates to debate in Raleigh
Moore and Perdue take aim at one another in much anticipated debate.
SUV crashes into Elizabeth’s Pizza
Police say around 9:30 the owner’s sister-in-law crashed her SUV into the front of Elizabeth’s Pizza on Market Street.
Students wear empty holsters in protest
Monday we told you about a group of UNCW students pushing to allow concealed weapons on campus for self-defense.