Archives: 2008
City Council to decide on Jason Thompson’s replacement
37 people applied for Thompson’s position; three have risen to top of city council’s list.
Remembering Pearl Harbor at Battleship Park
Dozens of people gathered at Battleship Park to honor those who died and survived the attacks on Pearl Harbor. Five local men still remember the attack like it was yesterday.
Dept. of Transportation lays off temporary workers
The DOT has laid off 88 temporary workers since October and will probably lay off hundreds more by the end of the year.
Recent grant is helping preserve Eagles Island
Across the Cape Fear River from Wilmington lies an island unknown to many. But conservationists are trying to preserve its natural beauty. A recent grant is helping them accomplish that goal.
Island of Lights Holiday Flotilla puts Carolina Beach in the Christmas spirit
Christmas came a little early in Carolina Beach. The Nineteenth Annual Island of Lights Holiday Flotilla Saturday night had locals in the Christmas mood.
Colonial Christmas at Brunswick Town / Fort Anderson
If a traditional Christmas is what you’re looking for, a historic site in Brunswick County might have it.
Fashion Victims Ball a good time for all
Hundreds of people sacrificed fashion for a good cause Saturday. More than 600 tickets were sold for the Fashion Victims Ball at the Coastline Convention Center. All the money raised goes to benefit local charities.
New Covenant Holiness Church collects toys
For the eleventh year in a row, members of New Covenant Holiness Church collected hundreds of toys to give out at Mary S. Mosley Performance Center. More than 200 toys were given away Saturday in Wilmington.
Wilmington Railroad Museum recreates Polar Express
Imagine actually experiencing being on the Polar Express. In Wilmington, it almost became a reality.
Wrightsville Beach Coast Guard collects toys
The Wrightsville Beach Coast Guard collected toys for needy children on Saturday. In all, they raised more than $5,000 in toys and a few hundred in monetary donations.
East Bladen Football – Raleigh Bound !!
The East Bladen Eagles are headed to the state championship game in high school football.
Oak Island Bridge video key to investigation
WWAY has more details Friday in the deadly construction accident on the new Oak Island Bridge.
New video released today may hold the answers to how a concrete girder fell, killing Jose Montalvo.
Health care for those who lack proper insurance
Health care experts say the link comes down to dollars and cents; those with more money tend to be healthier, but that doesn’t have to be the case.
WWAY NewsChannel 3 assists with many charitable events
WWAY NewsChannel 3 is involved in a number of charitable events this holiday season in hopes of making things a bit brighter for families in our area.
Cape Fear Pride: Southport homes
Nestled near the beauty of the Cape Fear River, is the small community of Southport. Tree lined streets are peppered with homes, as beautiful as the nature that surrounds them. Each tells a story.