New Hanover County 911 dispatchers have a long, but rewarding job
When you have an emergency, someone has to be there to answer your 911 call, no matter the hour. For 911 dispatchers, that means early morning hours and long days.
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Local therapist is using the Wii Fit to heal patients
Not only is the month of October shared by domestic violence awareness and breast cancer awareness, it is also National Physical Therapy Month. One Wilmington therapist said she is improving her therapy practices with a popular video game.
UNC Wilmington adds to programs
Chancellor Rosemary Depaolo introduced the Dan Cameron Family Foundation Professorship of Innovation. This will permanently fund a new professor’s position in the Public and International Affairs Department.
Latest on Whiteville escaped convict
A man hunt is going on in Columbus County Thursday night. An escaped inmate is on the run.
National Boss’s Day
Thursday is National Boss’s Day, a day for employees to show their appreciation for the one in charge. It was a day to honor your fearless leader.
Jamie Lee Dowless in court Thursday
A Columbus County man accused of murdering his wife made his first appearance in court Thursday. Jamie Lee Dowless is charged with the murder of Carol Batten Dowless.
Presidental candidates healthcare plans
The presidential election is just weeks away, and many people believe the new president will be vital in changing and turning this country around. Some people feel that the candidate’s plan on some crucial issues are unclear and has left them with more questions than answers.
One-Stop voting begins Thursday
While young voters look forward to their first vote, the first votes of this election will be cast Thursday with the start of one-stop voting. There are six one-stop early voting locations in New Hanover County, eight in Brunswick County, and four in Pender County.
Wilmington bicyclist hit on Eastwood Road
A Wilmington man was critically injured Thursday morning after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle.
Amigos Internacional re-opens
After four months of being closed, Amigos Internacional has relocated, re-opened and is ready to help.
Sarah Palin at Elon University Thursday
Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin was back in North Carolina Thursday.
Obama rally in Fayetteville Sunday
The battle for North Carolina will continue into the weekend as Barack Obama will hold a rally in the Fayetteville area on Sunday.
Hostage training in Wilmington
In Wilmington, there were several streets around Floral Parkway blocked off.
New Columbus County board of elections leader
The Columbus County Board of Elections has a new leader Thursday.
Alleged sexual assault criminal arrested
The New Hanover County Sherriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with an alleged sexual assault that occurred this week.
What’s Happening: October 17th – 19th
Did someone say festival? The are numerous events going on this weekend in Pender and New Hanover counties.
Ga. woman with 5 dead spouses leaves jail
ALBEMARLE — A Georgia grandmother charged in the death of one of her five dead husbands has been released from a North Carolina jail. Authorities said 76-year-old Betty Neumar posted bond Thursday at the Stanly County jail, where she was being held on a $300,000 bond. Neumar is charged in the 1986 death of her fourth husband, Harold Gentry. Authorities…
Wake Up Tour focuses on first-time voters
Election Day is less than three weeks away, and one grassroots organization is trying to motivate young voters.