Archives: 2008
Fennell loses in close race to Soles
Fennell found out late Tuesday night that she lost the North Carolina State Senate race against long time R.C. Soles.
Barfield, Thompson elected as New Hanover County Commissioner
The race for New Hanover County Commission was a heated battle with at least one new member being elected. Five candidates competed, but there could only be three winners.
Obama promises supporters change has come
It was a long, hard fought battle. After his historic election as the nation’s first black president, Barack Obama is promising supporters that change has come.
Bev Perdue elected next Governor
The governors race is over. On a night when America elected its first African-American President, North Carolina has elected its first female governor.
Democrats Rejoice in Brunswick County
The Democratic headquarters in Brunswick County is still buzzing tonight. Hundreds gathered to see the numbers come in for the county races.
Voter Confusion in New Hanover County
Confusion at the polls have some voters in New Hanover County wondering if their votes will ever get counted.
Obama elected president
Barack Obama has been elected president of the United States, the first African-American elevated to the White House.
Columbus County exceeding voting expectations
Bladen and Columbus counties had slow but steady voter turnout Tuesday, with quite a few of the voters casting a ballot for the very first time.
Pender County experiences record voter turnout
Pender County voters who went to the polls early Tuesday were wondering if the low turnout was the calm before the storm, or if the storm had already passed.
Local Obama and McCain campaigns make final push for voters
As the country votes tonight, both the local Obama and McCain campaigns are making a final push to get voters to the polls.
Cafe in Southport offering partisan presidential menu
A local eatery spiced things up this Election Day. Taylor’s Cafe in Southport offered up Obama burgers and McCain grinders as part of their special menu.
Bladen County voting off smoothly
Like many other counties, Bladen County has had a steady turnout.
Exit polling in Wilmington Tuesday
National news organizations like the Associated Press, CNN and ABC are keeping a close eye on our polling sites.
Early risers are first to Vote
With polls opening at 6:30 Tuesday morning, election workers knew it was going to be an early day. However, they are not the only ones who woke up in the middle of the night to get to the polls.
UNCW in Kiplinger’s Top 25 “Best Values”
UNCW is one of the Top 25 “Best Values” among public universities in the nation, and one of the top three in North Carolina. That is according to the new Kiplinger’s List.
Will a rainy Election Day keep voters away?
Some candidates had their umbrellas in hand while doing some last-minute campaigning Monday, and voters can expect to need theirs at the polls today. Will a rainy Election Day forecast deter people from making the trip to cast their ballot?