Archives: 2008
Pender County farmhouse transformed into a movie set
For major motion picture scouts location is the key. When it came time to search for the perfect home to film The Secret Life of Bees, an old farmhouse in Pender County caught their eye. For the owners, seeing their home transform into a movie set was an eye-opening experience.
Domestic violence affecting both men and women
October is dedicated to spreading awareness about domestic violence. Advocates say it is commonly a problem affecting women, but in some cases men can be on the receiving end of the abuse as well.
Law enforcement officers searching for escaped inmate
Whiteville City Schools went into lockdown mode about 10:30am Thursday after a prisoner escaped from a roadside work crew on NC 701. All five Whiteville public schools were locked down until about 4:00pm.
Dog Owner Hires Lawyer For Dangerous Dog Appeals Court
One of our monthly features on News Channel 3 is Dog Court – New Hanover County Dangerous Dog Appeals Court. Four cases were heard Wednesday night. An attorney actually showed up for one of them.
Beachfront insurance going up
The North Carolina coast is a hurricane prone area. That means the right homeowner’s insurance is important to have.
Oak Island votes to buy Yaupon Pier
The Oak Island Town Council voted to approve the purchase of the Yaupon Beach Pier Tuesday night. But with many development projects already underway on the island, its just another job on the busy town to-do list.
54 years since Hurricane Hazel
North Carolina has dealt with many hurricanes through the years, but on October 15, 1954, Hazel set the standard. Almost everything you see today in some parts of our area are all after Hazel, which left little standing when she blew ashore.
Missing Persons billboard generates tips to find Dowless
There has been a major break in the murder case of a Columbus County woman. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a man with first-degree murder is in the case of Carol Batten Dowless.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated at Bradley Creek Elementary
It is the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, and one local elementary school is recognizing the increasing Hispanic population by embracing it.
Scare at Roland Grise Middle School
New Hanover County’s Roland Grise Middle School was locked down briefly Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say Wilmington Police stopped a stolen vehicle near the school.
Family to start new afterschool program
The former directors of Wilmington’s Brigade Boys and Girls Club who were forced out because of a nepotism policy are starting over. JoAnn Clark and her son Derrell are making plans to open a new Christian-based …
Troubleshooters: Update on Stuart and Karla Barnes
We have some great news to share for this Troubleshooters report. Stuart Barnes, a former Newschannel 3 employee, will soon be heading back to the United States with his Peruvian wife, Karla.
Holly Tree Elementary students learn about fire safety
Fire safety wasn’t the only lesson some local firefighters wanted to teach Wednesday. Students at Holly Tree Elementary in Wilmington had a chance to stop, drop, and roll and put their fire safety skills to the test.