One local remembers September 11th
For one Leland police officer, September 11th hits especially close to home. Officer Ernest shared his story of that fateful day with WWAY.
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Former FDNY firefighters remember their fallen
Former New York firefighters who have retired to our area remembered their fallen colleagues today.
Camp Johnson September 11th memorial
Today, Jacksonville Marines and other residents took the time to pay their respects at a September 11th memorial at the entrance of Camp Johnson.
Wave transit raises fares
Wave transit voted to raise fares today.
Leland food bank donations down
Food donations are down, and several churches and organizations in Brunswick County are coming together to help.
Bicycle safety on River Road
With these high gas prices currently, more people are opting for other forms of transportation.
Controversy in Oak Island continues
The town of Oak Island is being sued by a developer who claims the town has repeatedly refused to release public documents about his project.
Fundraiser for local cancer patient
This weekend, you can help a family whose young daughter is battling a rare form of cancer.
Two months ago, doctors diagnosed 6 year old Ellie Shoal Potvin with stage 4 abdomyosarcoma.
CFCC’s new safety training center
Dozens gathered at Cape Fear Community College’s North Campus to dedicate a new safety training center.
Foy and Rothen follow-up
Both sets of human remains found off Carolina Beach Road in April have now been identified.
Body found at Camp Lejeune
The body of 49-year-old Keith West was found today in shallow water on Camp Lejeune.
Cesar Laurean will return to Onslow County
Cesar Laurean, the Camp Lejeune Marine accused of murder, will be returned to Onslow County as soon as next week.
What’s happening this weekend
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, you have plenty to choose from.
NC teachers unhappy with bonus cuts lobby for more
RALEIGH — Teachers across North Carolina are contacting lawmakers as well as the state’s largest teachers’ group in hopes of preventing future cuts in their annual performance bonuses. Hundreds have called and e-mailed former teacher and Democratic Sen. Steve Goss, persuading him to work on legislation to restore the 30 percent cut taken from 2007-08 bonuses. Most teachers didn’t know…
Availability of influenza vaccine this year
Even if you have just put away your sand pail and sunscreen, it is not too early to be thinking about the flu season.
Cops raid moonshine still in NC mountains
MARSHALL, N.C. — Authorities have seized more than 400 gallons of mash and 36 gallons of illegal moonshine in a raid on a sophisticated still operation in the North Carolina mountains. Officials said the raid in Madison County was the first in recent memory despite the area’s history of moonshining. The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Thursday that officers seized eight 55…
High Point chief defends officers in man’s death
HIGH POINT — The police chief in High Point is defending his officers in the shooting death of a robbery suspect earlier this week. Police Chief Jim Fealy told the group High Point Community Against Violence on Wednesday he is confident the officers who shot 21-year-old Jeremy Antonio Mills on Monday acted properly. The officers have been suspended while the…
Parents talk about being sprayed with pesticides
RALEIGH — A woman who had a child without arms or legs has told the state Pesticide Board she was sprayed repeatedly with pesticides while pregnant as she worked at a North Carolina tomato farm. Twenty-two-year-old Francisca Herrera testified Wednesday she was repeatedly exposed to pesticides at the farm run by Ag-Mart. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Wednesday’s…
GOP candidate piloting district-wide campaign tour
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. — Republican congressional candidate Will Breazeale is piloting a plane across the 7th Congressional District on the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Breazeale, who is a commercial airline pilot and Iraq veteran, said he plans to visit the entire district Thursday as part of a campaign event to honor the people killed in the attacks….