13th annual ‘Be a tourist in your own hometown’
Residents of New Hanover County are invited to become “Hometown Tourists” during the 13th Annual “Be A Tourist in Your Own Hometown” Appreciation Day on Sunday, March 2, 2008.
Archives: 2008
Moore files for governor’s race, challenges Perdue to debate
State Treasurer Richard Moore has officially entered the race for governor.
Cape Fear 2020: Private school growth
Sam and Cathy Ibrahim are serious about their children’s education. They have four kids who all attend Wilmington Christian Academy — the largest private religious school in our area.
City discusses downtown Wilmington development regulations
What should downtown Wilmington look like as it continues to grow? Tuesday night business owners, developers and residents gathered at a public forum at city hall to talk about development regulations.
Scarification leaving mark on area
Scarification is a procedure similar to tattooing, but much more damaging to the skin and potentially dangerous. It started as an African tribal ritual.
New list of worst NC bridges released
AAA Carolinas newest list of the state’s worst bridges adds 100 substandard bridges to the list.
Wrightsville Beach planning public safety center
Monday night the Board of Aldermen voted four to one to proceed with plans for a center to house the police and fire departments.
Healthy eating costs going up for schools
It’s tempting to go for those French fries over a piece of fruit at lunchtime, no matter how old you are. But children have to choose from what schools supply, and quite simply, healthier food costs more.
A big check for Riegelwood Fire and Rescue
The Community Foundation of South Eastern North Carolina awarded $42,000 to the Acme-Delco Riegelwood fire station. The money will buy much needed emergency equipment.
Prom dress swap for safety
Prom season is right around the corner and the big night can be costly and dangerous. To help make the prom more affordable and less of a danger, the Cape Fear Teen Health Council is having a Prom Dress Swap and Shop.
ILM growth taking off
Growth at ILM is already taking off. Less than two weeks ago the airport announced Allegiant Air will offer low cost direct flights to Orlando.
Woman retires from UNCW after 26 years
After 26 years of helping the school nearly triple in size, one UNC Wilmington official is retiring. In our Carolina Diaries segment NewsChannel 3 has the story of the university’s first ever public information officer.
Bladen County standoff has deadly end
The standoff started at mid-morning off Center Road near Butler Mill Road. The sheriff says an agitated 63-year-old Thomas Adams ran his wife out of the house. She ran to a neighbor’s house and called police while he holed up inside with at least one gun.
Cape Fear 2020: Future of school curriculum
As technology continues to evolve at warp speed, will plans for our schools curriculum better prepare students for the future?
Growing demand for east coast port space
There’s a growing demand for port space here on the east coast as west coast ports reach capacity. The Port of Wilmington is nearing capacity and going through expansion projects.
Competition growing for Wright’s seat
The competition for Wright’s seat in the state House of Representatives is growing.
Remembering Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King died just over two years ago, but her legacy lives on. As we continue to celebrate black history month, we take a look back at the first lady of the civil rights movement.
61st NC Azalea Festival Parade
This year will be the biggest and best parade Wilmington has ever seen. We have new units so it’s a brand new show!
Thalian Hall celebrates 150th anniversary
Wilmington’s Thalian Hall is one of only a handful of theaters in the United States built before the civil war. This year marks its 150th anniversary.
Bald Head Island villagers consider contraceptives for deer
Officials on Bald Head Island are now working with university researchers to see if they can use contraceptives to limit the deer population there.
Wright’s trial delayed, but legislative ethics case moves forward
A state House ethics panel plans to hold an investigative hearing of Rep. Thomas Wright next week after a judge agreed to delay his upcoming criminal trial.
Presidential prediction: McCain-Huckabee ticket takes election
The Presidential election is more than eight months away, and no one has even locked up their party's nomination. But I'm ready to call it.
Brunswick County road closure
A road closing in Brunswick County could affect normal traffic. The closure is necessary so part of the substructure for the new bridge can be safely constructed.
Contemporary Worship
Lifepoint church in Monkey Junction, the choir prefers t-shirts to robes and electric guitars to organs.