Window maker closing Durham plant, cuts 428 jobs
A window manufacturer said it will shut down its Durham plant by late December and lay off 428 workers because of slow sales to the housing industry.
Archives: 2008
Handicapped parking issues around downtown Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington lost several of those spaces when Front Street went two-way about a year and a half ago. A handicapped Castle Hayne man contacted WWAY to help clear up some confusion about paying to park downtown.
Wilmington Police search for suspect in attempted ATM robbery
Wilmington Police are still searching for the second suspect wanted for breaking into a State Employees’ Credit Union.
Politics, baseball and not much sleep
If I seem a little sluggish on-air lately, I have an explanation. You see, the last few weeks have been the perfect storm.
Traffic Snarl Around Wilmington & Brunswick County 2 Days in a Row
While the drive might have be clear Thursday morning, Wednesday night’s commute over the Cape Fear River to Brunswick County was an absolute mess. The cause of the traffic was the lumber truck that overturned Tuesday afternoon.
Health care for kids
According to one local pediatrician, more than 13% of children in North Carolina are uninsured and many of those with insurance can’t afford to go to the doctor for preventative care.
Population decreasing in Columbus County
A declining population and rising unemployment numbers has Columbus County leaders going on the offensive.
Pender County looking to gain another water access
For Pender County boaters, having to drive to Wrightsville Beach or Surf City for a free public boat ramp is a real pain. After much discussion over buying a boat ramp in Hampstead, Pender County boaters may finally be one step closer to getting what they want.
Art becoming a tool for learning
Using art as a tool for learning is not a new idea, but school officials in Brunswick County want to see more of it, not just in art class, but throughout the school curriculum.
A different way to vote
There is a voting option in North Carolina to keep in mind when heading to the polls. You have the option of voting for a straight party ticket but that does not include your vote for President.
Lumber truck driver had revoked license
Beware of some debris on Highway 421 from the lumber truck that flipped over Tuesday afternoon.
Wilmington Box Company expanding
It was a tough day on Wall Street, but we do have an economic glimmer of hope on the local scale tonight.
Marine biotechnololgy looking to expand jobs
Marine biotechnology may be where the jobs are for the future.
CFCC Health and Wellness Fair
Students at Cape Fear Community College wanted to make sure Wednesday that their annual community health fair took place at the campus in downtown Wilmington.
Troubleshooters: Update on unfinished construction job
Linda Kasyan hired Brian Duffy to build a sunroom for her. After she had already paid him thousands of dollars, she found out he never got a permit and the work he had started did not pass code.
Final school redistricting meeting held Tuesday
With just one redistricting option left on the table, last night’s New Hanover school board hearing would have been a low key affair, but it was not.