WWAY’s Holiday Miracles a joyous success
Our WWAY Holiday Miracles effort took quite an unexpected turn this year, just like many people’s lives.
Archives: 2008
Lawyers asking for more time in Hard Rock Park bankruptcy
Attorneys say they have been concentrating so hard on finding a buyer, that they haven’t been able to review the other legal actions against the facility.
An early Christmas for residents of Brunswick Cove
Santa and Misses Claus had a little help from some boy scouts, handing out presents to senior citizens who made the nice list.
Difference makers 2008
Just a week left in 2008, and what a year it was. Tonight we look back at some of those individuals whom ABC News lists as making a difference.
Travel slow at Wilmington International Airport
While weather created trouble across most of the country, flights have been on schedule from Wilmington International.
Attendance at Malpass Corner Elementary
Malpass Corner Elementary School in Pender County was far from full during two make-up days this week.
Track Santa’s flight tonight
Want to follow Santa’s path to your house tonight? Norad started tracking Santa Wednesday morning.
Taste of Southport preview
We’ve seen and heard all about Southport this month in WWAY’s Cape Fear Pride series, but now you can taste it too.
The Taste of Southport offers folks the opportunity to sample food from a handful of the town’s chefs.
Manslaughter dropped in NC school-yard shooting
A 16-year-old North Carolina girl has been cleared of manslaughter in her boyfriend’s death in a case that suggests the plot of “West Side Story.”
NC businesses say recession is a state of mind
About three dozen North Carolina business owners have banded together and refused to participate in the recession.
NC mountain resort goes totally tubular on slopes
North Carolina’s Hawksnest mountain resort has given up skiing for the more economical tubing.
Fayetteville man uses solar energy to light tree
A Fayetteville man has made sure that his outdoor Christmas display is green, environmentally speaking.
7-year-old plays Santa Claus to sick kids
Last year, Katie Greene got the idea that she could give Christmas toys to sick kids all around the world.
New Bern man charged with child abuse
Authorities have accused a North Carolina man of abusing a 10-month-old boy, who is hospitalized in critical condition.
Two Ogden families are dueling over Christmas decorations
Lots of people decorate their houses with Christmas lights this time of year, but we found one neighborhood that takes it pretty seriously- and it’s a family affair.
Boiling Spring Lakes resident is accusing neighbor of animal abuse
A pit bull is at the center of a dispute between two Boiling Spring Lakes neighbors. Anita Pinckney says her neighbor has a history of abusing dogs.
The benefits of an extra hour sleep and vitamin D
Thinking about New Year’s resolutions for 2009? Why not vow to get more sleep? And if you’re thinking about getting pregnant, you may want to ask your doctor about vitamin D.
Homecoming for soldiers at Fort Bragg
About 100 troops from the Airborne Corps Analysis and Control Element arrived at Pope Air Force Base after traveling from Iraq.