Women’s Equality Day
Today is Women’s Equality Day and members of the League of Women Voters took the time to celebrate.
Archives: 2008
First day of school for many local kids
Thousands of students across New Hanover and Pender Counties headed back to school today. For some, it marked their first day as a brand new student.
NC SAT score up over last year
The numbers are in, and North Carolina’s SAT scores are up over last year.
DTV Trekker making stops around town
If you still have questions about the upcoming digital switch, it will be difficult to miss the latest educational tool.
Law enforcement out to protect school children
With schools back in session, law enforcement officers are asking drivers to be extra careful on the road.
Sheriff Batten speaks with WWAY regarding possible assault in Columbus County
We continue our coverage tonight on the Ida Smith case with an interview with the Columbus County Sheriff.
From the politics of sport to the sport of politics
The Olympics are over, and the political conventions have begun. It is a dream season for people like me who love sports and politics.
Perdue to skip another Wilmington debate
Democrat Bev Perdue visited nursing students at UNC Wilmington yesterday and checked out a nursing lab. But the Lieutenant Governor apparently will not come to Wilmington October 24 for a candidate forum co-sponsored by WWAY and the Big Talker FM.
Thomas Wright back in court today
Former New Hanover Rep. Thomas Wright was back in court today, facing a trial for obstruction of justice.
Residents concerned with crime in downtown Wilmington
More downtown crime concerns after a robbery and assault with a deadly weapon over the weekend.
Teachers head back to school
Students in our area are heading back to the classroom this week, and that means time for teachers to get back to work, too.
Rex Gore speaks with WWAY regarding Columbus County case
New information tonight on a Columbus County investigation.
French Broad River flows at lowest level in 113 years
Stream flows in the French Broad River have reached their lowest levels since record-keeping began in 1895 and likely will continue to drop as the region’s drought drags on.
Forecaster says rain coming to parched NC mountains
orecasters said last week to be patient because the rain would come to North Carolina’s drought-stricken mountains and now it has.
Columbus County Woman Turns 103
A Columbus County woman will turn 103 on Wednesday. Without a doubt, she’s one of the oldest, if not “the” oldest resident of Columbus County.