Fatal crash on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
A three-vehicle crash on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge killed a 29 year-old woman Wednesday afternoon.
Archives: 2008
Pender County sheriffs looking for three armed robbers
Police are looking for three armed robbers Thursday. Armed with shotguns, they hit the Malpass Corner General Store on Highway 210 in Pender County around 9:30 a.m.
Pender County neighborhood seeing a number of recent pet deaths
A Pender County neighborhood is up in arms over the number of recent pet deaths. They say dozens of pets have died, and they say they know who or what is killing the animals.
Man tased and arrested at his father’s funeral
Five New Hanover Sheriff’s deputies have been disciplined after tasing and arresting a man at his father’s funeral this past Saturday.
Operation Christmas Child accepting donations to those in extreme poverty
Operation Christmas Child is a national program that encourages people to donate gifts to children living in extreme poverty. Things like clothing, socks, toys, and school supplies are all good gifts.
Not all bad news for your plants during the cold weather
Airlie Gardens Director, Jim McDaniel, said tender plants left uncovered likely suffered damage when the temperature dropped below freezing. But he said it’s not all bad news for plants for your garden.
Kingoff’s clock back to its rightful location
A piece of Wilmington’s cityscape will soon be back in its rightful location. Engineers installed the new Kingoff’s clock Wednesday.
Drivers enjoying the lower gas prices
In July, gas was over $4.00 a gallon and rising fast. Now, just a few months later, we are seeing the lowest prices in over two years.
Department of Social Services starts statewide Crisis Intervention Program
On Monday, the Department of Social Services started its statewide Crisis Intervention Program, which gives out money to help with heating bills.
Aqua North Carolina plans to raise rates
Aqua North Carolina recently sent out a notice informing customers that it plans to raise rates by more than 200 percent.
How the changes in weather affect our farmers
The changes in the weather determine things like where we live, what we wear, and what we do on the weekends. For farmers, their very livelihood depends on it the weather.
Hewett begins serving prison time
Former Brunswick County Sheriff Ron Hewett has begun serving his prison time for obstruction of justice.
Foreclosure on Senator Boseman’s property dismissed
The Brunswick County Clerk’s office has confirmed the foreclosure on Senator Julia Boseman’s property at 2096 Old Mill Creek Road has been thrown out.
New plans revealed for downtown hotel
Wednesday CN Hotels revealed plans for a new 7 story, 125-room Courtyard Marriott Hotel at the corner of Second and Grace.
New Hanover County man arrested for alleged sexual assault
Mark Lewis was arrested Tuesday for an alleged sexual assault that occurred in Carteret County over seven years ago.
Open enrollment for Medicare prescription drug benefits
2009 open enrollment for Medicare prescription drug and Medicare Advantage plans begins November 15, 2008.
Mobile home fire claims life of Brunswick County woman
Authorities said Joan Stanley of Shallotte died as a result of the blaze that broke out Monday around 1:00 p.m.