Archives: 2008
Boseman facing foreclosure troubles again
There are more financial troubles for state Senator Julia Boseman. Two more properties that she owns are in foreclosure.
Titan protestors fear environmental dangers
Titan held its last informational forum on its plans for a cement plant in Castle Hayne Monday night. But for many residents, there are concerns that still remain.
Halloween safety tips
As the kids gear up for a night of trick-or-treating on Friday, mom and dad need to think safety first without the night getting scarier than anticipated.
Selling on Craigslist becoming more common
Desperate times call for desperate measures. In this case, people are selling items with sentimental value, just to get some extra cash.
EMS worker fighting breast cancer
A local woman’s job is helping to save lives, but now, breast cancer has her fighting for her own.
Market Street traffic forum
Market Street is one of the most highly traveled streets in the area. Local officials are attempting to do something to ease the traffic woes
Ocean Isle Beach fire anniversary
It is a somber anniversary for Ocean Isle Beach. One year ago, a house fire claimed the lives of seven South Carolina college students.
Captain Holden resigns in Brunswick County
A Brunswick County sheriff’s department Captain has resigned, after being placed on administrative leave following an incident inside the jail.
The Early Risers of WWAY
WWAY did not have to look far to find a subject for this week’s Early Risers segment. The crew responsible for getting Good Morning Carolina on the air everyday gets up earlier than most. In fact, some have backward schedules.
Kids cast their presidential ballots
It was a busy day at the polls for some young voters.
Anime festival hitting town this week
It is a big week for local anime fans. Aniwave is holding its second annual Anime Festival.
Cape Fear Garden Club donates to community
More than $80,000 went out into the community Tuesday to make our area a little more beautiful.
Newborn girl found dead in garbage truck update
HUBERT — Investigators in eastern North Carolina say they have a person of interest in the death of a newborn girl whose decomposed body was found in a garbage truck. The Daily News of Jacksonville reported Tuesday that the baby’s body was found Monday by an employee of the garbage service who was about to dump a trash can. Onslow…
NC government computer security reviews an issue
Two state agencies – one of them State Auditor Les Merritt’s office – are at odds over how Merritt has handled government computer security reviews.
NC woman dies after being hit by bus
Police in Chapel Hill are investigating the second incident in six months where a bus struck and killed a pedestrian.
Memorial service scheduled for soldier
A memorial service is scheduled to honor a Fort Bragg soldier killed by a rocket propelled grenade attack last week in Afghanistan.
New warehouse opens at state port in Morehead City
The state port in Morehead City has opened a new warehouse for paper, steel and lumber.
New Hanover and Brunswick County beaches getting federal funding
Some New Hanover and Brunswick County beaches are getting federal funding to help combat erosion. The counties will get a total of nine million federal dollars to re-nourish their beaches.