Archives: 2008
Great day to go fly a kite
Crystal blue sky and steady wind equal an ideal day to go fly a kite. Kite lovers could not have asked for a more perfect day for the Third Annual Kite Flying Festival.
Last minute phone calls for McCain Campaign
Volunteers for the McCain campaign were busy on the phone Sunday.
Final Obama canvassing
With less than 48 hours until Election Day, the local obama headquarters are buzzing with activity. Obama supporters spent the day canvassing neighborhoods in Wilmington.
Actor Pat Hingle gets a star on Walk of Fame
It is not the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but for actor Pat Hingle, having a star on Wilmington’s Walk of Fame is even better.
Strickland family plans to sue
UNC Wilmington and its police department face a lawsuit filed by the family of Peyton Strickland.
Paint recycling in Hampstead
There is a lot of focus these days on going green. Recycling glass, paper and plastic is pretty common place.
Police out in force this Halloween night
With Halloween falling on a Friday night, police will be out in force. That is because 52 people died in Halloween accidents across the state over a ten year period.
A Marine in Iraq gets to watch his baby’s birth in Wilmington
A new dad stationed overseas had the chance to watch one of life’s most precious moments, thanks to the help of a local hospital, and some technological upgrades.
How to keep children safe on the computer
A predator can be anywhere, not just a single website, chat room or social networking site. There are warning signs and ways to prevent your child from being a victim.
Volunteers celebrating the end of sea turtle nesting season
Along with celebrating Halloween Friday, volunteers in Topsail Beach are celebrating the official end to sea turtle nesting season. Though it was a successful year, with thousands of baby turtles hatching, officials said there is still a long way to go before they can be pulled off the endangered species list.
Friday brought another large turnout for voting
Tomorrow is the last day of early-voting. Large turnouts at the polls have caused several counties to extend the deadline to meet the demand. With all the talk about the heavy turnout for this year’s elections, many voters made sure they were prepared before getting in line.
Midnight Madness tonight at the Cape Fear Fair & Expo
If spooky is not your scene, take the family to enjoy all the rides, including eight new ones at the Cape Fear Fair and Expo. This year the fair at Wilmington International Airport features clear-span tents.
The Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington
After you’re done trick-or-treating with the kids, you can find a frightfully good time and perhaps see a spirit or two, at the Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington.
5th Annual Pumpkin Party at Wilmington’s Fit for Fun Center
Around 100 kids and their parents came out to Wilmington’s Fit for Fun Center for the 5th Annual Pumpkin Party.
The tactics behind negative political ads
With the election just days away, the pace of negative political ads is picking up. The intent is to leave that lingering shadow of doubt about an opponent as voters head to the polls.