Local business helps disabled find work
One local business is changing lives by helping the disabled find work. For the first time in years Thadious Humphrey is holding down a steady job.
Archives: 2008
Suspects wanted on hundreds of charges
Police in Wilmington and Leland need your help catching some suspects who they say broke into dozens of cars across two counties.
Jacksonville women hold vigil for murdered Marine
Two Jacksonville women, a former marine and a former National Guard member, have organized a vigil for tonight in memory of Maria Lauderbach.
Marine murder suspect could still be in US
Investigators searching for murder suspect Cesear Laurean say they’ve received a credible tip that the Marine was spotted in the western United States.
Tractor trailer, SUV crash
The accident took place around ten Friday morning at the intersection of 16th and Wooster Streets.
SBI investigating WPD officer shooting
A Wilmington police officer who shot a man last night is under investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation.
Wife of Marine wanted in slaying knew of woman’s death
Court documents show that the wife of Corporal Cesar Armando Laurean waited almost 24 hours after learning of the death of one of his comrades to go to police.
Bush calls for economic package worth about $145 billion
President Bush is calling for about $145 billion worth of tax relief and other incentives to stimulate a sluggish economy. President Bush says if Congress passes an economic stimulus package, the country will be “just fine.”
Man suspected of shooting brother arrested
Wilmington police have made an arrest in a case of brother against brother that ended in fatal shooting.
Officer shoots man at suspected gambling house
A man is in the hospital Friday morning after a Wilmington Police officer shot him while serving a search warrant on a suspected gambling house.
Woman strangled in Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach Police are investigating the death of a woman found inside a motel.
NC unemployment rate jumps to 5 percent, following national trend
North Carolina’s unemployment rate jumped to 5 percent in December, following a nationwide trend.
Birth rate up, abortion down
2006 saw the largest number of births in the US since the end of the baby boom — more than four million.
Chess master Bobby Fischer dead at 64
Reclusive chess master Bobby Fischer has died. He was 64.
World Bank closes Washington buildings after bomb threat
The World Bank has closed its Washington headquarters today because of a telephoned bomb threat.
U.S. fugitives caught in Mexico are spared a possible death penalty
Ordinarily, prosecutors would consider the death penalty in the case of a Marine corporal accused of murdering a pregnant comrade.
Area gets much needed rain
Gray skies mean much needed rain. Experts say it was just the kind of rain we need to help us begin to recover from the drought.
Kure Beach must remove sandbags
Sandbags that have protected the riggings condominiums in kure beach for more than 20 years must be removed.
Tax rebates could spark economy
Both President Bush and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke are supporting calls for an economic stimulus package to avert recession. Bernanke says a plan should be aimed at quickly getting cash into the hands of people.
FBI sketch artist decorates cakes, too
His main job is creating intricate sweet confections. His other job uses that same artistic touch to help solve crimes.
Landscapers unhappy with water restrictions
When it comes to the drought landscapers have some strong words for Wilmington city leaders.
New home construction falls 24.8 percent in 2007
Construction of new homes fell in 2007 by the largest amount in 27 years.
FDA to declare over-the-counter cold medicines too risky for babies and toddlers
With cold and flu season well under way, the government plans to warn parents that over-the-counter cough and cold medicines are too risky for babies and toddlers.
Romney promises to save southern economy
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has exchanged his talk about laid off auto workers in Michigan for laid off textile workers in South Carolina.