Archives: 2008
Christmas Trash Leading to Break-Ins
Before you take those empty Christmas boxes to the garbage, think twice. Thieves may see your trash, as treasure.
Homeless Man’s Body Recovered From Lake
The body of a man believed to be homeless has been recovered from Greenfield Lake.
Good Samaritans Rescue Jumper
James Hannell and Harry Rivenbark love to fish and spend time on the Cape Fear River. Usually, they keep to themselves, but Friday, was anything but ordinary.
Personal identity protected at Shred Day
Trashbags, boxes, and trunk loads full of confidential documents were unloaded at Jeff Gordon Chevrolet on Saturday to meet their fate with a giant shredder.
Jonkunnu Celebration at Bellamy Mansion
Traditional African-American music and folk dancers took over the streets around the Bellamy Mansion on Saturday.
Toy Crazy exhibit has something for everyone to enjoy
If you miss that favorite toy you grew up with, you can see it again at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington.
Possible suspect, but no arrests in Montez Jones’ murder
The family of a murdered Wilmington man needs your help.
They want the person responsible for killing Montez Jones in broad daylight on Christmas Day, to come forward.
Holiday shootings have residents concerned over safety
Shootings on Christmas Eve and then on Christmas Day have people thinking it’s time to take back their streets.
Christmas is a day for loved ones to come together. But this year, Christmas Day tore two Wilmington families apart.
Aspiring Eagle Scout wants your Christmas tree to help the fish population
With Christmas just behind us, you may already be thinking about taking down the tree. Well, an aspiring Eagle Scout wants it.
Unwanted gifts head back to stores
The day after Christmas is usually the busiest return day of the year for stores, and they were ready.
Deals offered up on day after Christmas
To combat a less than merry shopping season, many retailers slashed prices and extended hours to try and boost holiday sales Friday; many shoppers were ready to take advantage.
Week long Kwanzaa celebration starts Friday night
In Wilmington a Kwanzaa ceremony will be held at 6:30 Friday evening at the Burnett-Eaton Museum on 7th Street.
Taste of Southport
The Taste of Southport offers folks the opportunity to sample food from a handful of the town’s chefs. The event is in March, but WWAY has a sneak preview.
Woman stabs man with crack pipe on Christmas
A woman has been charged with stabbing a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer with a crack pipe while he was trying to take her into custody.
Wife of Marine improving after hammer beating
A friend says a pregnant woman is improving as her Marine husband faces charges of trying to kill her with a hammer.
Even in a tough economy people are going to the movies
Despite the dismal economy, chances are people will still pack the theater this weekend to catch a movie.