Two arrests made in connection with robbery
Clerk’s information leads to arrests in robbery of Wilmington ABC Store.
Archives: 2008
Brunswick County debating how, when to replace Sheriff Hewett
Since Ronald Hewett’s suspension as the Brunswick County sheriff there has been a lot of debate and even confusion as to when and how to replace him.
Charges, counter-charges flying in NC gubernatorial race
We’re a month away from North Carolina’s primary election and it’s not just the presidential race that’s heating up. Charges and counter charges have been flying in the North Carolina gubernatorial race.
TroubleShooters: Blue Hippo computer refund
A local man is having a hard time getting a refund from a computer company called Blue Hippo. He canceled his order back in December. But he’s still waiting for his money.
Rising food prices hurting consumers
While rising gas prices get the headlines, rising grocery prices are also chewing through our wallets.
Kids ‘Kick Butts’ with anti-tobacco campaign
Wilmington students are joining kids across the nation to take a stand against tobacco. They’re doing it with one message: “kick butts.”
Azaleas survive drought
The North Carolina Azalea Festival kicks off one week from today. We’ve dealt with a pretty significant drought since last year’s festival ended. So that had us wondering how the featured flowers would look for the event.
Wright defends himself at trial, says letter not for loan
Former Rep. Thomas Wright denies that he committed fraud by persuading a state official to write a letter about a nonexistent state grant. Wright also insists he didn’t use the letter to take out a $150,000 loan.
Death row inmate freed after prosecutors drop murder charges
A man who spent 14 years on death row has been released from prison after Catawba County prosecutors dropped murder charges.
Marine charged in pregnant Marine’s death draws more TV attention
The “America’s Most Wanted” television show is drawing more attention to the Marine being sought in the killing of a pregnant colleague at Camp Lejeune.
Report: Lovette’s probation officer untrained with 127 cases
The probation officer for a teenager now charged with murder was handling 127 cases even though she hadn’t gone through basic training.
Spanish radio station hits air
It’s the first of it’s kind to hit the local air waves. The growth of the Hispanic population in our area has given way to a new radio station.
Elementary school student faces drug charges
A fifth grader brings two bags of marijuana to Hunter’s Creek Elementary School.
Wright could face 11 years in prison
Was Thomas Wright involved in a real estate scam? That’s what Wake County DA Colon Willoughby tried to prove during the second day of testimony in the trial of the former Wilmington lawmaker.
Local truck drivers pulling rigs off road
Oil company CEOs went before Congress today to discuss sky-rocketing fuel prices. The soaring costs are hitting truckers hard. An independent trucker’s strike has already broken out sporadically in several cities across the country from Los Angeles to New Jersey.
Construction theft becoming more common
Construction theft is becoming an ever more common crime here in North Carolina. Builders say it’s an easy crime and each year, they lose more money.
Report released on high school dropouts
A sobering report was released today on high school dropouts. It shows, among other things that in 17 of our nation’s largest cities more than 50 percent of students will quit school before graduating.
Super Nanny casting launches in Wilmington at the 61st annual Azalea Festival
The casting team of ABC’s popular parenting series SUPERNANNY is searching for Wilmington families to be on the brand new fifth season of the hit show. Producers from Ricochet Television are hosting an open casting call on Saturday, April 12th and Sunday, April 13th from 10AM to 6PM at the Azalea Festival Street Fair in the children’s section in the Cotton Exchange parking lot (321 N. Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401).
Officials will report on probation for defendants in UNC death
State officials are set to release a report on the probation of the two defendants charged with killing the student body president at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Sheriff Hewett indicted with embezzlement, obstruction
Brunswick County Sheriff Ron Hewett was indicted on four criminal charges at today’s hearing: three counts of embezzlement and one count of obstruction of justice. Hewett’s problems have grown dramatically since a federal investigation was launched in June.
Evidence against Wright detailed for third time as trial begins
For the third time, evidence detailing the alleged crimes of former Rep. Thomas Wright is before the public.
Elementary students mix poetry, basketball
Basketball and poetry don’t normally go hand in hand. But for some local elementary school students they were one and the same at UNCW Monday.
Organ donation now possible online
It will be easier for North Carolina residents to become organ donors, starting Tuesday.
Wright, Hewett true examples of tragedy
Cal Maddux was one of the best teachers. Ever. And I was proud to be the final student he ever taught when I handed in my 10th grade English exam in June 1994. Dr.