Archives: 2008
Police close to making arrest in shooting death of Daryon Walker
Police are close to making an arrest in the shooting of Daryon Walker. He was the young man who’s body was found outside Snipes Academy earlier this month.
On-line Thanksgiving help
Many of your kitchens will soon smell like a roasting turkey, or that secret family gravy.
But before you pull out those old recipes, here are some helpful hints.
School administrators complete investigation into Williston incident
New Hanover County school administrators have completed their investigation into last week’s incident involving a student tackling the principal at Williston Middle School.
Hampstead residents moving closer to having local boat access
Pender County is a step closer to gaining local water access.
People living in Hampstead and the surrounding area in Pender County currently must drive out of the way to Wrightsville Beach or Surf City to put their boat in the water.
Money for dredging headed to local waterways
Congressman Mike McIntyre said that $3.5 million will go for work in Wilmington harbor; $200,000 each for Lockwoods Folly Inlet and New Topsail Inlet.
Holiday travel numbers down
Nearly 150,000 people are expected to fly to their Thanksgiving destination, and Wednesday at ILM travelers were coming and going.
Some are cutting back costs with their holiday decorations
Gifts, trees, decorations galore; looking at the rooms of some local houses you would think it was already Christmas morning.
Evolution of weathermen
The title of “weatherman” has changed a lot through the years. In the early days of television, a weathercast was simply a recitation of the National Weather Bureau forecast, often read by a person with little or no meteorological training.
Project Lifesaver being used by New Hanover County Sheriff’s
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office offers free tracking bracelets for people who have brain disorders like Alzheimer’s and autism.
Wilmington residents attacked inside their home Wednesday
Two Wilmington people are recovering after being attacked inside their home early Wednesday morning. It happened at the Brookstone Village Apartments off Racine Drive.
Picking out the perfect tree
Many people go out to pick out their family’s Christmas tree after filling themselves up with turkey. Check out these tips from the Cape Fear Gardener.
Wilmington man found following Silver Alert
James Peoples was found late Tuesday night at the Salvation Army in Wilmington. Police say he appears to be doing fine.
How the decision to bailout the auto industry could affect our area
25 billion dollars; that is the amount of money GM, Ford, and Chrysler are asking from Congress to save their industry. If the feds decide not to bail the car companies out, it could affect our area.
Perdue looking for ways to better state’s economy
Governor-elect, Bev Perdue, is looking for ways to spur the state’s economy. Tuesday, she brainstormed with business leaders in Charlotte on ways to bring new jobs to the area and boost family incomes.
Two fugitives from Wilmington area arrested
US Marshals have arrested two fugitives from the Wilmington area. Both men were found out of state.
Cases of whooping cough on the rise in several NC counties
Cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, are on the rise in several counties in North Carolina. There are two in Durham County, seven in Orange and one in Chatham. Now health officials across the heart of Carolina are warning everyone, especially children to watch out.