YMCA opening up its doors for a good cause
The Wilmington YMCA is taking part in America on the move week.
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UNCW reaches out to the Hillcrest community
UNCW and the Wilmington housing authority have partnered to improve one community in our area.
Report: Board member steered money near properties
RALEIGH, N.C. — A state Board of Transportation member who raised funds for Gov. Mike Easley reportedly steered roughly $375,000 in public money to road improvements near properties that he or a son co-owned at the time. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Sunday that in 2004 and 2005, board member Louis W. Sewell Jr. recommended or voted to…
Brunswick County principal is facing criminal charges
A Brunswick County principal is facing criminal charges tonight. Parents have come forward with what they believe could be an underlying theme in the county’s schools.
More bones found near site of spring discovery
It has been a week since human remains found off Carolina Beach Road were identified as Allison Jackson Foy’s. Foy had been missing for two years.
Secret Garden Tour kicked off today
Society’s Fifth Annual Secret Garden Tour. The tour starts at the historic Latimer House.
New policy aimed at protecting students
A new policy in New Hanover County schools aims to guard students against abuse and harassment.
Williston Middle School opens its doors to race classes
It has been years since many people in the audience attended class, but Thursday night they were ready to learn at Williston Middle School – pens and paper in hand
Growing number of people uninsured
State health experts say 57,000 in the Wilmington area are living without health insurance.
Titan Cement Plant update
For a short time yesterday, the proposed Titan Cement Plant in Castle Hayne appeared to have gained an ally.
Cameron Art Museum receives three grants
The Cameron Art Museum just got a sizeable financial shot in the arm today. Thanks to the North Carolina Arts Council, the museum has received three separate grants, totaling $75,000.
Cue Center for Missing Persons celebrates 14 years
The Cue Center for Missing Persons is inviting you to help them celebrate their 14th year of service working on missing persons cases.
Two construction workers injured at UNCW
A day on the job for two construction workers ended in the hospital.
Controversial “Hounddog” opens tonight
It was filmed more than two years ago in Wilmington and sparked a national controversy. Now, the movie “Hounddog” is finally making it to the big screen.
NC unemployment rate reaches 6.9 percent
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s unemployment rate has jumped to its highest level in nearly seven years. The Employment Security Commission said Friday the rate was 6.9 percent in August, up from 6.6 percent in July. That’s the highest jobless rate since January 2002. August also was the eighth consecutive month the unemployment rate increased. North Carolina’s overall employment decreased by…
Autopsy: no cause found in investigator’s death
CHARLOTTE — An autopsy says the body of a state insurance investigator that was found in South Carolina in May was so badly decomposed that medical examiners can’t determine how she died. The autopsy report released Friday by the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said the body of 44-year-old Sallie Rohrbach was wrapped partially in garbage bags…
3-week-old infant found in active NC meth lab
NEWTON, N.C. — A 3-week-old baby boy found living in an active methamphetamine lab in North Carolina has been taken into the custody of social services. Newton Police Chief Don Brown told The Observer-News-Enterprise that more than 50 pounds of toxic methamphetamine ingredients were found in a home in Newton. Brown said it’s likely the infant was in areas where…
Schools encouraged to remove Indian mascots
MANTEO, N.C. — Many schools still have not changed their team nicknames years after the issue of Indian mascots in North Carolina schools was raised. The Virginian-Pilot reported Friday that former state Board of Education member Eddie Davis spoke at a Dare County education board meeting. He encouraged Manteo schools to stop using Indian mascots, particularly the “Redskins” team name….