Anonymous tip line used sparsely
The anonymous tip line implemented by the WPD has had only limited success so far. Text-a-Tip is a way for residents to help fight crime. So why aren’t more people using it?
Archives: 2008
WBPD plays Santa
The Wrightsville Beach Police Department came bearing gifts today. The daughter of a fallen fellow law enforcement officer made a list, they checked it twice, and she got just about everything on it.
How do you know if a sex offender lives nearby?
As parents, we try to do everything we can to keep our kids safe. But how do we know if someone dangerous is living down the street?
Seniors knit hats for newborns
Volunteers at the New Hanover County Senior Center have knitted about 125 stockings for the newborns, and they put in their final stitches on Monday.
Questions surround small plane that flew under Cape Fear bridge
In Wilmington a small airplane caused quite a stir around the downtown area Saturday afternoon.
USCG Diligence back out to sea instead of coming home
They were just hours away from coming home for the holidays, however, the crew of the Coast Guard cutter Diligence has been diverted back out to sea.
Saint Mary Catholic Church helps out some needy families
Volunteers from Saint Mary Catholic Church are doing their part to help those less fortunate have a merry Christmas.
NC man savors freedom 5 years after prison release
The North Carolina man who spent 19 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit says if there are people who still think he’s guilty, they don’t confront him.
Autopsy: 13-year-old tied to tree was overheated, dehydrated
An autopsy report shows a 13-year-old boy left tied to a tree for 18 hours in June died of dehydration and heat stroke.
Brunswick Forest boil water advisory lifted
A boil water notice for all residents of Brunswick Forest in Leland was rescinded Saturday, December 20.
Blue Cross wants NC consumers to rank doctors
North Carolina’s largest health insurer has hired the firm behind the Zagat dining guide to run an online rating service of the state’s doctors.
NC Marine corporal charged with attacking his wife
Onslow County Sheriff Ed Brown says a Marine corporal has been charged with attempted murder after his wife was attacked with a hammer.
4 NC teenagers charged with killing taxi driver
Authorities accuse four teenagers of killing a Raleigh taxi driver during an attempted robbery.
Gospel group with Wilmington roots is getting national attention
A gospel group with roots right here in Wilmington is garnering national attention. The Murrill’s debut album, Family Prayer, is nominated for a Grammy.
Flights back on time at Wilmington International Airport
It is back to normal at ILM airport this morning. Thanks to rough weather up north, some folks had a difficult time getting to their holiday destinations this weekend.
First night of Hanukkah celebrated in downtown Wilmington
Sunday the Temple of Israel in downtown Wilmington celebrated the festive occasion with an afternoon service.
Downtown Donations
Downtown Wilmington’s Finkelstein’s, City Buddha, Edge of Urge, and Dog Gone Crazy participated in this weekend’s charity giving event.
Presents for Your Pet
You may think you crossed all the names off your Christmas list, but did you remember the family pets?