New international terminal at ILM airport
Wilmington International Airport is celebrating a new addition today. The airport’s new international terminal was officially opened Thursday morning.
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New hope for Alzheimer’s and autism
Mice with Alzheimer’s disease showed improvement in a recent UC-Irvine study, after they were given high doses of an over-the-counter form of vitamin B-3.
Pender County woman being honored at UNCW Thursday
A Pender County woman, whose mission is rescuing and rehabilitating sea turtles, is being honored Thursday at UNC-Wilmington.
The CFCC bond referendum vote passed with easy success
The Cape Fear Community College Bond Referendum was another issue voted on in the election Tuesday. The 164 million dollar bond will expand the college and add 3 new buildings, at a cost of 5 cents for every 100 dollars of assessed values for New Hanover County property owners.
Columbus County responds to ballot counting delays
Columbus County residents and candidates waiting for results last night got a bit fidgety as the night went on. It was because Columbus was the last county to report its early voting numbers, leaving a few tight races in limbo.
Voter turnout a little different than in years past
It was a smaller turnout than originally expected at many polling locations Tuesday. But the total number of voters in our area was record breaking.
Burgaw man facing life in prison
A Burgaw man faces life imprisonment after pleading guilty to federal drug and gun charges.
Replacemant for Jason Thompson coming in January
Jason Thompson is one of the newly elected county commissioners. Thompson’s leaving the
Wilmington City Council to serve the entire county. He will resign at the end of this month.
R.C. Soles wins his 21st election
Watching the election returns on television Tuesday night was a bit unsettling for Democrat R.C. Soles. He trailed when the Brunswick County numbers came in.
Obama giving hope to the black community
Barack Obama’s historic presidential victory is echoing throughout the black community.
In our area, African American’s young and old say he has achieved the ultimate title once thought impossible for a black man.
Oak Island being fought for new annexation
Residents along Long Beach Road have taken steps to fight annexation by the neighboring town of Oak Island.
New citizen votes because of Obama
A Wilmington woman who just became a U.S. citizen is celebrating the Obama victory.
NC government computer with personal info stolen
A North Carolina health department’s stolen laptop contained personal information about some residents who are receiving government services.
Airline passenger restrained, arrested in NC
Authorities say a flight crew used duct tape to restrain an unruly passenger on a flight from Puerto Rico to Chicago.
Ex-school official pleads guilty to sex charges
A former North Carolina assistant principal has pleaded guilty to in appropriately touching a student on school property.
Durham mental health provider settles with agency
North Carolina’s health department has settled litigation with a Durham-based mental health services provider regarding disputed Medicaid payments.
Witness says he tried to act as buffer
A witness in the trial of a New York National Guard soldier accused of killing a direct superior in Iraq said he tried to serve as a buffer between the two men.
Lawsuit: Husband liable in wife’s death
The mother of a pregnant North Carolina woman found dead in her home two years ago has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her daughter’s husband.