Archives: 2008
Whispering Giant Arrives in Whiteville
The next time you visit the North Carolina Forestry Museum in Whiteville it may look a little different. A new 20 foot statue will grace the front of the building.
Escaped inmate found in Columbus County
A Columbus County inmate who escaped Thursday morning has been found. Archie Funderburk was picking up trash on the side of 701 in Whiteville, when he took off into the woods nearby.
Wave Transit fares rise Monday
It will cost you a little more to ride Wave Transit starting on Monday, October 20th.
Cycling for a cause
Cape Fear cyclists got it in gear to help fight breast cancer Sunday.
Obama back in NC Sunday
Barack Obama spent Sunday campaigning in Fayetteville.
Powell endorsement reaction
Republicans and Democrats in our area are weighing in on Colin Powell’s decision to endorse Sen. Barack Obama for President.
Brunswick County Republicans Meet and Greet
Brunswick County candidates vying for various political offices came out for a meet and greet
Smith dinner shows what campaign could be
If you haven’t seen some of the clips of the quips from Thursday night’s Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York, take some time and watch.
Republican campaign flyer causes controversy
There is a campaign flyer making the rounds that WWAY needs to address. A "flower power" flyer has been landing in local mail boxes. It is the work of the North Carolina Republican State Executive Committee and targets State Senator R.C. Soles.
Historic presidential election for 108 year old woman
Carrie Walker has seen a lot in her 108 years, but what she will tell you is that she is excited about this historic presidential election. Walker was born in 1900 and lived during a time when our country was divided among both sexes and races.
The signs of dating violence
One out of every 5 college females will experience some form of dating violence. It usually starts with simple control issues, then verbal and physical abuse. In extreme cases, it can lead to death.
WRAAP receives much needed funding
An organization aimed at educating at-risk youth, just got some much needed funding. The WRAAP program, Wilmington’s Residential Adolescent Achievement Place, received $150,000 over four years from the state.
Pender County’s Maple Hill Parade and Festival
A small community in Pender County is gearing up for their fall festival. The Maple Hill Parade and Festival starts Saturday at 10:00 a.m. off of Maple Hill School Road.
Misconceptions associated with the flu
It is never too soon to get your flu shot and there are some things you should know. Health experts say there are lots of misconceptions about the flu and the vaccine.
Election Day 2008 Poll Results
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Take Back the Night March and Rally
A woman is abused every fifteen seconds in the United States. To raise awareness of that staggering statistic, and domestic violence in general, a group gathered Thursday night in downtown Wilmington to take back the night.
New Hanover County detectives seize counterfeit merchandise
New Hanover County detectives had their hands full of counterfeit merchandise Thursday afternoon.