Republicans nominate Hickey for New Hanover Commission
After coming close to winning the seat outright during the November election, Derrick Hickey has been given a second chance at filling the void on the New Hanover County Commission.
Archives: December 2012
Packages from Home
Christmas is just around the corner and our troops overseas could really use some holiday cheer. WWAY has teamed up with the Big Talker FM to Step Up For Soldiers and collect simple items to ship to military women and men stationed overseas.
Sen. Hagan ‘frustrated’ in Washington as fiscal cliff nears
With the impending fiscal cliff just 19 days away, it is critical for Democrats and Republicans to simply agree. Hope in Washington is fading. President Obama says there is no deal until Republicans give in on a tax increase for the top two percent of earners.
NC board certifies 3 winners of close races
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has made the winners of three close races official.
Explore with George: Thalian Association’s “Miracle on 34th Sreet”
Thalian Hall is in the middle of an onstage run of the beloved Chrsitmas story, “Miracle on 34th Sreet” But that’s not all that’s in store in the coming weeks. Our George Elliott met with the Thalian Association’s Tom Briggs to dish on the latest theatre happenings.
CFCC moves forward on Fine Arts Center
Cape Fear Community College is one step closer to building its Humanities and Fine Arts Center downtown.
The school’s board of trustees approved a plan to build the nearly 160,000 square foot facility across the street from CFCC’s parking deck on North 3rd Street.
Mayfaire plans expansion
Mayfaire is expanding.
A spokesperson says the shopping complex is 97-percent occupied, so Mayfaire is now pre-leasing for phase three. That means more retail and restaurant space.
WPD arrest three for September pawn shop robbery
Wilmington Police have arrested three people in connection to a September pawn shop robbery.
CALM Act music to TV viewers’ ears
If you’ve ever been annoyed by a blaring TV commercial, you have a reason to calm down. A law goes into effect today to balance the volume on those loud ads.
Undercover prostitution operation busted
The New Hanover County Vice and Narcotics Detectives conducted an undercover prostitution operation after receiving multiple complaints from concerned citizens.
Calabash mayor says she’s still in power
Tuesday night Calabash Commissioners voted to strip Mayor Mary Louise Knight of her powers. Today, Knight says the whole thing is crazy, and she’s still legally acting as mayor.
Supporters: Woman’s immigration hearing canceled
Supporters of a woman who faces deportation to her native Mexico after she tried to use a fake Social Security to apply for cable television service says an immigration hearing has been canceled.
Rabon to co-chair powerful state senate committee
Sen. Bill Rabon has been selected to co-chair the powerful Senate Finance Committee. Rabon, a Republican from Brunswick County, will share the role with fellow Republican Sen. Bob Rucho of Mecklenburg County.
WWAY’s Wednesday night sports – Dec. 12
On Wednesday the CAA announced a move to Baltimore for future CAA men’s basketball tournaments starting in 2014. Terry Holland is about to retire as the director of athletics at East Carolina. We had more than our fair share of high school basketball on Wednesday. It included a buzzer beater that beat the buzzer, but…
StarNews: Transportation panel backs next step on new bridge crossing
Consideration of another Cape Fear River crossing is sputtering into gear, and on Wednesday the project was given a healthy shove by the region’s Transportation Advisory Committee.
Positive ID for body of NC woman found in wreck
Investigators in McDowell County have confirmed the identity of a woman whose body was discovered in a wrecked car.
Man pleads to robbing bank, giving money away
A Winston-Salem man has pleaded guilty to robbing a bank, buying a car with the stolen money and giving the rest away after telling friends he’d won the lottery.
Cape Fear coast in Obama administration’s offshore energy plans
Two areas off the Cape Fear coast are part of the Obama administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to expand domestic energy development.
Randy to the Rescue: Recycling to decorate for the holidays
So you have a bunch of old stuff lying around and you still haven’t decorated for Christmas. How about solving both problems with one trick?
ONLY ON 3: Wrightsville Beach workers arrested in uniform allegedly selling drugs
An undercover drug bust landed two Wrightsville Beach employees behind bars. The shocking part: they were both in their work uniforms when they allegedly made a drug deal in Carolina Beach.
Surprise visitors learn, teach lesson in kindness and giving
‘Tis the season for giving.
WWAY had a surprise visit today from a New Hanover County pre-kindergarten class, and they came bearing gifts.
Wilmington Krispy Kreme to reopen Friday after renovations
Donut lovers in Wilmington have not been able to feed their Krispy Kreme cravings because of renovations at the location on South College Road.
The store, which has an average of 500 cars a day visit, is freshening up with some new paint, ceiling tiles and a new floor.
NC to get $1.3M in national settlement with Pfizer
North Carolina will collect $1.3 million under a national settlement with Pfizer Inc. over allegations the pharmaceutical company unlawfully promoted two of its drugs.
Holland announces plans to step down as ECU AD
East Carolina will soon begin a search for a successor to athletic director Terry Holland.
The school said Wednesday that Holland, a 2010 inductee to the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame, plans to transition into an emeritus role once his replacement is hired.