Duplin County ushers in new firefighters
Karen Dixon is one of many Duplin County firefighters-in-training embarking on a life-long mission.
Archives: 2008
Preserving history
This week marks the 232nd anniversary of the American Revolution Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge — and many in our area are commemorating it this weekend at the battleground in Pender County.
Table art at Bellamy Mansion
Local landmark has local boutiques, artists and designers decorate thirty table tops to raise money for the mansion’s upkeep.
MLK center re-opens in Wilmington
Wilmington’s Martin Luther King Junior center is once again open to the public.
Wilmington port prepares for expansion
The port of Wilmington has supplied jobs and money locally and statewide for decades. Now it’s trying to keep up with the pressure of rapid growth. By 2020 we will see big things from the North Carolina State Ports Authority.
Stormwater runoff growing problem
Stormwater runoff has become a major issue here in southeastern North Carolina, especially in areas that are growing rapidly.
Restaurant faces potential discrimination case
Thursday night we brought you the story of a Wilmington man who went to a local restaurant and says he was treated differently because of his race.
Gay advocates want legal protection from hate crimes in NC
More than 40 states in the country have legal protection for gays and lesbians when it comes to hate crimes. North Carolina is not one of these states.
Wilmington police investigate overnight murder
Wilmington police are investigating a murder that occurred early this morning at a downtown intersection.
Leland to get 14-screen movie theater
Coming soon to Leland is a new 14-screen movie theatre. It’s part of a larger development in the Brunswick Forest community off Highway 17.
Federal government approves illegal immigrant crackdown
The double-barreled effort includes hitting companies harder in their bottom line when they hire illegals. And it means bringing border security into the 21st century.
Obama, McCain ahead in Elon University Poll of NC residents
A new poll shows Barack Obama leading Hillary Clinton among North Carolina residents likely to support a Democratic candidate for president.
Gastonia man finds human remains
A Gastonia man searching for his wife’s stolen purse in some underbrush was surprised when he found a human skull.
Wake County discards 35,000 lbs. of meat
Thirty-five thousand of pounds of bad beef bought by Wake County schools is headed to the landfill.
SC bus driver duct tapes children
A bus driver in Greenwood County, SC has been charged with eight counts of cruelty to children.
Ohio firefighters find tiger in burning home
firefighters in Ohio had a surprise waiting for them when they arrived to fight a house fire.
Mistreatment at restaurant leaves bad taste in man’s mouth
A Wilmington man says he was mistreated at a local restaurant. Billy Brown had dinner at Dragon Garden, but he says the way he was treated left a bad taste in his mouth.
Weather blamed for traffic death
A 23-year-old man is dead after crashing his car into a tree early this morning. Police say weather was a factor in the crash.
Cape Fear 2020: Future of Hollywood East
The trend continues to change in the film and television industry, and as it does, Wilmington tries to adapt to stay in the game. So as we look toward the year 2020, where will Hollywood East stand? That’s a hard question to answer since the industry is continually evolving.
Kid Cam daycare workers trying to collect owed wages
When the Kid Cam Day Care Center on Wrightsville Avenue in Wilmington closed its doors Monday parents and workers with had very little notice.
How to identify a stroke
Generally, if you feel ill, it’s a good idea to call your doctor. But if you have certain symptoms, you should go straight to the emergency room.
Brunswick County outgrowing courthouse
Thirteenth District Attorney Rex Gore says pretty soon Brunswick County will have to make a decision on whether to add on to the brand new courthouse. Construction was finished in 2002.
State: Flu cases in NC hit four-year high
The number of flu cases in North Carolina has reached a four-year high.
Surf City dedicates new police department
A dedication ceremony for the new Surf City Police Department drew quite a crowd this afternoon.