1898 Memorial Dedication
Wilmington’s dark history gave way to a much brighter future Saturday. The 1898 memorial was officially dedicated.
Archives: 2008
Chemical spill update
A chemical spill in Wilmington has been contained. Liquid fertilizer leaked from a tank at the Linder Morgan facility Friday night.
Latino festival
Wilmington was a little spicy Saturday, that’s because people came together to indulge in the sights and sounds of Latin America. And for many festival goers, there was a lot to celebrate.
Chemical leak at Wilmington facility
A chemical leak at a liquid storage facility in Wilmington kept haz-mat crews busy Friday night.
Friday scare at two Wilmington schools
There was a bit of a scare Friday afternoon at two Wilmington schools. Gregory Elementary and Williston Middle were locked down after police received a report of shots fired in the area.
Local unemployment numbers continue to increase
The national unemployment rate has hit a 14 year high at 6.5 percent. There are now 10 million unemployed people in the country.
Titan announces plans to move quarry
To the dismay of many residents, Titan plans to reopen the Old Roanoke cement plant in Castle Hayne.
Energy Star Tax-Free Holiday this weekend
Starting Friday, and through the weekend, home improvement stores are selling energy saving appliances tax-free. It’s a part of the state’s first ever Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday.
Some believe students AYP scores are misleading
Just 5 out of 14 Bladen County schools met Adequate Yearly Progress requirements. Even so, some Bladen County parents we spoke with said they are not concerned, and they believe schools are doing all they can.
Local Heroes Golf Tournament remembers Tarica Pulliam
New Hanover County law enforcement officers remembered one of their own today. Tarica Pulliam was murdered this summer. The annual Local Heroes Golf Tournament was held in her honor.
Board of Elections continues to count provisional ballots
The election may be over, but there is still plenty of work to be done. New Hanover County Board of Elections is currently working to make sure every vote counts.
New Hanover County school system discusses budget cuts and test scores
There is a lot going on in the New Hanover County school system. The state released Adequate Yearly Progress results yesterday, and local school leaders say the low numbers do not reflect how much students are improving.
Southport’s Artisans Holiday Boutique kicks off Friday
Friday at the Southport Community Center, the Ninth Annual Artisans Holiday Boutique kicked off, getting lots of people in the holiday shopping spirit.
Graham at 90: Work as pastor to presidents ending
The son of Billy Graham says the famed evangelist’s work as pastor to presidents is ending.
NC deputies look for man mistakenly released
Rockingham County sheriff’s deputies are looking for an inmate who was mistakenly released from jail earlier this week.
Workers protest end to services at VA hospital
Employees and veterans’ groups will protest the elimination of some health care services at the Hefner VA Medical Center.
Mother charged in infant found in dump truck
Onslow County deputies have charged the mother of a dead infant found in an Onslow County dump truck last week.