Bellville students act out history
Some Brunswick County students acted out history today.
Archives: 2008
Blackwater inquiry turns to Baghdad
Federal authorities investigating contractors working for North Carolina-based Blackwater Worldwide are returning to Iraq in the investigation of a deadly September shooting that killed 17 Iraqi civilians.
Report: North Carolina drought conditions ease slightly
Every county in North Carolina remains under a severe drought or worse despite a slight improvement in conditions.
38 former Duke lacrosse players to file federal lawsuit
More than three dozen current and former Duke lacrosse players claim in a lawsuit they suffered emotional distress during the since-discredited rape case pursued against three teammates.
Ticket sales improving for North Carolina lottery
Scratch-off tickets with large cash prizes are helping the North Carolina Education Lottery sell more than ever before.
Bias, real or perceived, hurts all journalists
The big story that is already dominating the news today is an article in today's New York Times
NC emergency teams significant
Federal officials say North Carolina has made significant progress in preparing for emergencies by establishing regional surveillance teams.
Northeast interceptor work continues
NEI work deadline pushed back to mid March.
Wilmington plans for future of transportation
Earlier this month we told you New Hanover County roads are rated the most dangerous in the state for drivers. It’s a problem that could get worse as our area continues to grow.
Foreclosure help doesn’t apply to many locals
The federal government has been trying to mitigate the mortgage crisis, but it may not be able to offset the damage already done in parts of the Cape Fear region.
Cape Fear 2020: More people, more crime
It’s a fact of life, the more people in an area, the more crime. It’s one unfortunate side of our region’s growth.
Female engineers promoting profession for girls
Engineering is a male-dominated profession in this country, with females making up only ten percent of engineers. Some local female engineers are trying to change that.
Scam Jam held to combat identity theft
identity theft is a growing problem — especially among the elderly. An event Wednesday in New Hanover County aimed to educate those most vulnerable.
TroubleShooters: Man charged extra $1,000 for delayed flight
A flight to New Jersey for his daughter’s wedding turned into quite an expensive trip for one Wilmington man. After catching a deal on roundtrip tickets he got hit with a $1,000 charge after a problem forced him to delay his flight 24 hours.
Wilmington to put more police in schools
The Wilmington City Council has approved an agenda that will put a greater police presence in our schools — and possibly city council meetings as well.
What makes a filmmaker pick Wilmington?
Every now and then, you’ll hear about a new production coming to Wilmington, whether it’s a television pilot, a feature film or an independent film. But what makes a filmmaker choose Wilmington over other locations?
NC lottery says ticket sales ahead of last year
Scratch-off tickets with large cash prizes are helping the North Carolina Education Lottery sell more than ever before.
Suspect caught after wrecking truck, fleeing on foot
Suspect Jason Kessler was caught after hitting two cars, wrecking his pick up truck and fleeing on foot.
Obama and McCain cement frontrunner status
It’s now 10 straight wins for Barack Obama in the fight for the Democratic presidential nod, while John McCain is moving ever closer to securing the Republican nomination.
Rosenwald schools rich in Black history
In the early 1900s a man named Julius Rosenwald helped fund more than 5,000 Black schools in the segregated south. It is becoming a forgotten part of our past. The Historic Wilmington Foundation has named the area’s Rosenwald schools as some of the most threatened historic places.
Pender County to grow 50 percent in next decade
In Pender County the population is expected to grow by 50 percent over the next decade. Much of that growth is happening in the county’s largest community, unincorporated Hampstead.
Cape Fear 2020: Looking at NC’s incoming demographics
Throughout our Cape Fear 2020 series we’ve focused a lot of attention on the vast number of people coming to North Carolina. But just who is moving here and why?
Improving school technology is top priority
School board members from New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties all say the same thing: improving technology in the schools in our area is at the top of the list.
Cape Fear 2020: Baby boomers retiring in southeast
An estimated 15 million baby boomers will move to the southeast over the next 15 years. This region is already seeing the growth.