Carolina Beach drainage issues
Even if Hanna doesn’t turn into a hurricane, parts of Pleasure Island are likely to flood. This has become a fact of life for residents there.
Archives: 2008
UNCW and NHRMC prepare for Hanna
Getting your family to safety ahead of a storm is enough of a challenge. What if you were trying to evacuate a hospital or a college campus? WWAY talked to both UNCW and New Hanover Regional Medical Center to see how those big chores are handled.
Wilmington’s new fire chief
Back in July the city of Wilmington selected Cecil “Buddy” Martinette to be the new fire chief replacing Sam Hill who held the position for the last 20 years.
Cape Fear Community College bond referendum
A Cape Fear Community College bond referendum for $164 million will be on the November 4, 2008 ballot.
Sex offenders banned from county parks
The issue of banning sex offenders from county parks was voted upon last night at the New Hanover County Commissioner’s Meeting.
N&O offers buyouts to about 320 employees
RALEIGH — The News & Observer of Raleigh has offered voluntary buyouts to about 320 employees as its publisher, McClatchy Co., continues to face declining advertising revenue. The newspaper reported Wednesday that about 40 percent of its workers, including all newsroom employees, will be offered buyouts. Publisher Orage Quarles III said the company expects a small percentage of employees to…
New owners hope to expand NC food distributor
GREENSBORO — A family operated food supply company is getting a group of owners who say they want to create 400 new jobs in the Greensboro area. Two of the executives buying Southern Foods from the Nussbaum family tell the News & Record of Greensboro that they expect to triple the company’s local work force from 200 to as many…
NC air quality officials issue ozone advisory
RALEIGH — North Carolina air quality officials have issued an ozone advisory for several areas in the central portion of the state. The state Division of Air Quality has issued a Code Orange ozone alert Wednesday for Charlotte, Hickory and the Triangle metropolitan areas. Officials say the warning means that people who are sensitive to air pollution, like children and…
NC National Guard ready for Hurricane Hanna
RALEIGH — The North Carolina National Guard’s Rapid Reaction Force is ready to respond if Hurricane Hanna hits. Forecasters said Hanna’s track could carry the storm toward Florida, Georgia or South Carolina as it poses a threat to the U.S. East Coast. State officials said the Rapid Reaction Force is available for emergency missions anywhere in the state within 24…
Nasher Museum to Hispanics: ‘Bienvenido’
DURHAM — The Nasher Museum of Art is reaching out to North Carolina’s burgeoning Hispanic population in an unprecedented way, providing information for its exhibition “El Greco to Velazquez” in both Spanish and English. The Nasher is providing English and Spanish versions of its audio guide, label text and text panels in Spanish for the exhibition, “El Greco to Velazquez:…
National GOP group targets Hagan in new ad
RALEIGH — Republicans are airing their first ad in North Carolina this year in an attempt to buoy the campaign of GOP Sen. Elizabeth Dole. The National Republican Senatorial Committee launched a spot Tuesday that targets Dole’s Democratic rival, state Sen. Kay Hagan. It accuses Hagan of having a hand in increasing North Carolina’s debt, taxes and airing inaccurate television…
NC judges slam prosecutors for delayed trial
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Court of Appeals has dismissed all charges against a man serving at least 44 years in prison in connection with a Durham home invasion. In a ruling Tuesday, judges blamed prosecutors for a nearly five-year pretrial delay, saying it deprived Frankie Delano Washington the right to a speedy trial and prejudiced the case. But assistant Durham…
Preparations for Hanna
Now is the time to start making preparations should Hanna turn our way. Wondering where to begin? WWAY went home with an expert to find out.
Help raise money for the Eastern Alzheimer’s Association
You may have noticed an interesting fashion trend today. Some ladies are sporting purple hair. A local salon teamed up with the Eastern Alzheimer’s Association to help raise money for the foundation.
Shooting at Scooter King
A Wilmington man is behind bars tonight after a shooting incident at Wilmington’s Scooter King on Third Street.
High School Football Teams Shuffle Schedules Due to Hanna
Several high school football teams will be playing a day early. Check out the full story for the details.
Search continues for Creekwood killers
Wilmington police are still looking for two men who killed a woman outside a Creekwood apartment building on Labor Day. In the meantime, some Creekwood residents are wondering how safe is their neighborhood.
Masonboro Island trash prevention program a success
Dozens of volunteers came together over the holiday weekend with one goal – reducing the amount of garbage left on Masonboro Island.
Lifeguards on duty in Carolina Beach
As tropical storm Hanna continues to bring in strong winds and rip currents some area beaches are keeping their lifeguards on duty.