Sam Adams recalls bottled beer
The makers of Samuel Adams beer are calling back some bottles because they could be contaminated with pieces of glass.
Archives: 2008
DA: Wright’s prison term appropriate
On Monday former state Rep. Thomas Wright was found guilty of three of the four felony fraud charges that he was facing. He’s already in jail, and for now he’s at the Craven County Correctional Facility in Vanceboro.
NC Dems: Presidential debate to be held at Raleigh’s RBC Center
If Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama do debate each other in North Carolina before the state’s May 6 primary, they will meet at the RBC Center in Raleigh.
Free rabies clinic
A free rabies clinic is available to New Hanover County residents on Saturday, April 19.
Carolina Beach Town Council votes on re-zoning
An issue near and dear to many Carolina Beach residents went before the town council Tuesday night. Council voted on re-zoning areas from conservation to residential and vice versa.
Home sales down, gas prices up
Another bit of bad news regarding the housing market: the National Association of Realtors reports that pending home sales fell to the lowest reading on record in February.
Woman dies while participating in UNCW research trial
A source tells NewsChannel 3 the woman collapsed during a stress test in Saturday’s fitness evaluation for the “Weight Wise Women” health program.
DC Virgo dropping electives to study for end-of-grade exams
New Hanover schools are out for spring break this week, but when the students at DC Virgo Middle School head back to class they’ll face some intense preparation for their end of grade exams.
Gangs growing problem in Pender County
The Pender County sheriff’s office says the number of gang members are on the rise.
Brunswick County remains without permanent sheriff
Brunswick County will remain without a permanent sheriff, at least for now.
Wright working his way through prison system
Former state Rep. Thomas Wright is working his way through the North Carolina prison system. Wright was convicted on three counts of fraud yesterday in Raleigh and sentenced to as much as eight years in prison.
Mrs. North Carolina crowned
Nicole Hinson was crowned on Saturday at the annual pageant in Gastonia. Hinson has participated in the pageant for the past five years and has always placed but is excited for her big win this year.
More on Stimulus Payments
In May, the Treasury Department will begin the process of issuing rebate checks to over 130 million individuals — the result of provisions included in the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, which was signed into law in February.
Clinton, Obama open campaign offices in Wilmington
The countdown continues to the May 6 election and the North Carolina primary is drawing increasing attention from the Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton campaigns.
Rachel Freeman School principal wins Razor Walker Award
Since 1993 the Watson School of Education at UNCW has honored individuals who have made a difference in the lives of young people in our state.
Wallace Police detective dies, 14 wounded in Iraq attack
Wallace Police received some sad news today about one of their own. Wallace Police Det. Emanuel Pickett was serving in Iraq with the National Guard. He was killed there Sunday.
Investigators return to site of allegedly abused horses
More than eight months ago Columbus County Animal Cruelty investigators confiscated eight horses after finding signs of neglect and abuse.
Three Supply mobile homes burn
Three mobile home fires on the same street in two days — that’s the case in one Supply neighborhood.
UNCW gets web radio station
The UNCW Seahawks have a new place to soar: over the web. Monday Hawkstream Radio hit the internet.
61st Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival: April 9 – 13, 2008
The 61st Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival will be held April 9-13, 2008 in the greater Wilmington area. The Festival is a celebration of Wilmington’s exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes: a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is Southern.
2007 driest year on record for NC
2007 was the driest year on record in North Carolina. In Wilmington we finished off the year almost two feet below normal. 2008 has gotten off to a wetter start, which is good news for area lakes including Jordan Lake, which is our main water source.
Young brothers found after cold, wet night lost in NC mountains
Two young brothers reported missing in western North Carolina have been found, after spending a cold night in the mountains.
Thief leaves cell phone at scene
Police say they tracked down a young man accused of robbing a gas station using a knife as a weapon because of a cell phone left at the scene.
Stunned Tar Heels dwell on horrible performance against Kansas
Tyler Hansbrough heard the question over and over again as he sat at his locker: What went wrong?