Burning Ban Lifted
State officials have deemed it safe for open burning effective Saturday but, local fire officials who spent time fighting brush fires early last month say lifting the burn ban again may be premature.
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Young voters excited about ’08 campaign
Last week a spokesman for the state Board of Elections told a Raleigh newspaper that young voters in North Carolina are registering faster than ever.
Burnett-Eaton Museum celebrates Black History
Did you know Wilmington has a museum dedicated to African American history? It’s called the Burnett Eaton Museum.
NC facing honeybee shortage
Much of the food we eat is a direct result of honeybee pollination. But North Carolina faces a honeybee shortage. This means more and more farmers crops are suffering.
Fugitive wanted in Delaware captured in N.C.
Sheriff’s deputies in Jacksonville have captured a fugitive from Delaware who escaped from custody last month.
Chamber of Commerce holds 141st annual meeting
It may have been its 141st annual meeting, but the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce was focused on the future Thursday.
Greenville voyeur arrested
A Greenville clothing store worker is behind bars charged with 114 counts of secret peeping.
NC election filing period ends at noon Friday
Time is running out for political novices, political veterans and those in between to run for office this year.
Study: Anorexics experience taste differently
This is eating disorders awareness week. A new study shows anorexic women may experience taste differently than others.
Judge declines to halt state Rep. Wright’s ethics hearing
A Wake County judge has declined to stop a legislative panel from meeting next week to consider ethics accusations against Rep. Thomas Wright.
Wilmington man featured on CNN Heroes
A local man is getting some national attention. CNN heroes will focus on Jock Brandis and his work with the Full Belly Project.
Family looking for answers after fatal standoff
Earlier this week a standoff in Bladen County started with an agitated man with a gun. It ended with officers shooting and killing Tom Adams. Now his family is searching for answers.
WPD launches Police-to-Citizen web site
The Wilmington Police Department has launched a Police-to-Citizen (P2C) web site in an effort to make information easily accessible to residents.
Elementary students collect shoes for Nicaraguans
You’ve heard the expression, “Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.” Well, soon some Nicaraguan children will be able to do just that.
Making room for more cell phone towers
As we move towards 2020, we’ll be making room for more buildings, roads and other infrastructure. And in the 21st century that includes cell phone towers.
NC flu cases continue to rise; officials urge action
North Carolina public health officials are urging people to take simple steps to limit the spread of the flu as cases continue to increase across the state.
Recent rainfall eases drought across NC; one area out of drought
Drought observers say a portion of North Carolina has pulled out of drought conditions.
Boys and Girls Club celebrates Black History Month
It’s an organization that serves nearly five million young people across the country. Wednesday the local Boys and Girls Club celebrated the end of Black History Month by looking at where it’s been and where it’s going.
Wright seeks delay in ethics investigation
State Representative Thomas Wright will be back in court today to ask for a reprieve in the House ethics investigation into his activity.
Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown
Each year on the first Sunday in March participating area attractions open their doors to New Hanover County residents free of charge. This year 30 area attractions along with special guests, will welcome and honor local citizens who live in New Hanover County on Sunday, March 2.
Sheriff’s department settles with Strickland family
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has reached a settlement with the family of 18-year-old Peyton Strickland. The settlement includes a re-evaluation of the Sheriff’s SERT Team and $2.45 million to the Strickland family.
Kids help design new playground
Kids in one Wilmington after-school program are getting a new playground — and they’re the designers.
Sen. Boseman running for third term
Sen. Boseman filed for re-election Wednesday afternoon at the government complex in New Hanover County, where a group of supporters met her.
NC tax collections remain ahead of forecasts
The state’s bank accounts are still taking in more money than the Legislature expected.