Malpass Corner Elementary to remain closed all week
A Pender County elementary school will be closed for the rest of the week after a fire yesterday.
Archives: 2008
The early bird catches the bus
Daniel Condosta is one of the regular passengers on J.J. Caldwell’s route. He uses Wave Transit to get to and from work.
Message in bottle tossed off NJ found in NC
A message in a bottle tossed into the ocean off Barnegat Bay has turned up in North Carolina – 39 years later.
Suspect in Eve Carson murder in federal court
One of two men accused in the death of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student body president has made his first appearance in federal court.
Changing of guard at New Hanover County Commissioners meeting
A large group gathered to say goodbye to the two outgoing commissioners, and welcome the two who are replacing them.
Man accused of raping 95-year-old woman claims insanity
41-year-old Brian Reavis will be examined at Dorothea Dix Mental Hospital, which is expected to delay his trial by months.
New way for unemployed to file for compensation
North Carolina’s Employment Security Commission is introducing a new way for the newly unemployed to file a compensation claim.
Dramatic drop in fatal car accidents this Thanksgiving holiday
North Carolina saw a dramatic drop in the number of fatal car accidents during last week’s Thanksgiving holiday.
College students may be wise to get a flu shot
The annual flu shot isn’t specifically recommended for college students, but a new study shows they would be wise to get one anyway.
Air Force One Museum may call Wilmington home
How would you like to tour Air Force One right here in Wilmington? City, state and federal government officials are now one step closer to making that a reality. The proposed museum, which would resemble the White House, may call Wilmington home.
Holden Beach repairs dunes
It’s been a few months since Tropical Storm Hanna hit our shores, and Holden Beach is finally finished repairing the sand dunes that she washed away.
Fire breaks out at a Pender elementary school
A fire broke out Monday morning shortly after 8:00 at a Pender County elementary school, forcing it to shut down. As a result, parents scrambled to pick up their kids after an emergency evacuation.
Three charged in connection with February murder
Wilmington Police charged three men in connection with a murder from last winter. All three men are being held without bond at the New Hanover County Jail.
Christmas tree lighting in Holden Beach
People hitting the road Monday night in Holden Beach will have a little more light to guide them. The town will hold its very first Christmas tree lighting at 7 p.m.
Ferry closing may hurt local businesses
If you usually get to Southport or Fort Fisher via ferry you are going to need a Plan B. The Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry will be closed through the end of January for much needed maintenance.
UNCW to honor retired coach and AD
Retired coach and athletic director Bill Brooks will be honored during a special halftime presentation Wednesday.
Planned burn at Halyburton Park
A public information meeting will be held Monday night at 6:30 p.m. about the planned prescribed burn at Halyburton Park.