Bike riding emphasized in Holden Beach
Holden Beach is putting a little extra focus on bicycles, in hopes of attracting tourists for the summer season.
Archives: 2008
Dynapar to expand Elizabethtown plant
A glimmer of hope for Bladen County.
Governor Easley announced today that Dynapar Corp. plans to expand its Elizabethtown plant.
Brunswick County Health Department offers AIDS test
More than 1 million Americans are living with HIV or AIDS. As part of World AIDS Day, the Brunswick County Health Department sponsored free heath screenings.
Market Street lane closed
Drivers traveling in the 4800 block of Market Street may encounter delays.
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is on site repairing a water main leak.
Early Christmas tree sales up in NC
Christmas tree farms in western North Carolina are celebrating some early success despite a struggling economy.
NC teacher gets disciplinary letter for comments
A Fayetteville teacher whose classroom comments about John McCain drew the ire of viewers who saw the remarks on YouTube says she has received a disciplinary letter.
NC city declares amnesty for month on ticket fees
Officials in Greensboro have declared amnesty from parking ticket late fees for December.
New sex offender rules are taking affect
Stricter new rules governing sex offenders are taking effect in North Carolina.
Mountain snow closes schools
Snowfall in western North Carolina has caused closing of schools in a half dozen counties and a two-hour opening delay in at least one more.
House fire Sunday night in Navassa
A call came in to Brunswick County 911 dispatch at 10:15 p.m. Sunday night reporting the fire on Navassa Road.
Ways to keep safe during holiday shopping
With the holiday shopping season in full swing you need to be careful when you’re hitting the stores. Police see an increased number of crimes this time of year, but there are things you can do to keep you and your stuff safe.
Cyber Monday Preview
The holiday shopping season kicked off with Black Friday’s traditional door buster deals. As expected, malls were chaotic and dedicated shoppers were lined up as early as 2:00 a.m. to take advantage of the big sales.
American Red Cross is hoping to boost the blood supply for holiday months
The Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross needs your help. The organization is putting out the call for blood donations during a time when its supply is typically at its lowest.
Many timeless toys still selling at downtown Wilmington store
It seems that all the popular toys you hear about during the holidays have to do with video or computer games. But according to one local toy store owner, many of the timeless toys from the 50’s are still on people’s list.
Prairie Dog stolen from Tregembo Zoo
Some young prairie dogs are without their father because of a bizarre robbery.
Flotilla endures rainy weather
The North Carolina Holiday Flotilla began 25 years ago in an attempt to bring people to the beach in the winter time. According to the original flotilla president Martha Lee, it’s been a success.