NC father accused of breaking 3-month-old’s leg
An Arden father is facing a felony child abuse charge after police say he fractured his 3-month-old child’s leg.
Archives: December 2012
6th grader at NC middle school killed at bus stop
Authorities say a sixth grader at a Forsyth County middle school has died after he was hit by a sport utility vehicle as he crossed a road to board a school bus.
CFCC students on path to success
What’s better than graduating from college? Many students at Cape Fear Community College say it’s having a job when you’re finished.
Explore with George: Winter wonderland in our future?
We’ve been pretty lucky around the Cape Fear this holiday season, but could a winter wonderland be in our future? WWAY’s George Elliott has our storm outlook.
StarNews: Grief forum planned in response to CFCC student’s slaying
An open forum on grief and loss sponsored by the Thalian Association will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center on Second and Orange streets in downtown Wilmington.
Top prospect Parker chooses Duke
Prized prospect Jabari Parker of Chicago’s Simeon Career Academy, one of the most highly touted recruits in years, is headed to Duke.
New Hanover Commission to consider plan for deputies at more schools
Wednesday night, the New Hanover County Board oE education called a special meeting to discuss ways to protect students. One possibility is having deputies stand guard at elementary schools. Now they need county commissioners to support the plan.
B.J. Wright pleads guilty, heads to prison for 12.5-17 years
Earlier this week a judge gave B.J. Wright a nearly $4 million bond. On his way out of the courtroom Wright reportedly told a bailiff, “I’ll be home by Christmas.” But today he found out he won’t be going home any time soon.
NC joins Connecticut for ‘Day of Mourning’ Friday
Gov. Bev Perdue has joined Connecticut Gov. Daniel Malloy in declaring a “Day of Mourning” tomorrow in the wake of last week’s school shooting.
Contributions help CFCC students make sure families have merry Christmas
Workers at Cape Fear Community College are playing the roll of Santa’s elves again helping make sure the families of some CFCC students will have a very merry Christmas.
2012 record breaking for NC film industry
North Carolina witnessed another year of record-breaking film numbers in 2012.
Year-end projections show productions had direct in-state spending of more than $376 million and created more than 4,100 crew positions for the state’s workforce.
Vigil planned for missing elderly woman
The CUE Center for Missing Persons will hold a candlelight vigil this weekend for 83-year-old Alma Lawson, who’s been missing since November 4.
NC Supreme Court says no to sweepstakes halls
North Carolina’s video sweepstakes halls could be closed soon after the state’s highest court refused a request from industry officials to delay those closings while they appeal to the US Supreme Court.
McCrory makes 3 cabinet appointments
A former legislator, mayor and federal prosecutor are among those who will serve in key cabinet positions for incoming North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory.
Probe finds UNC academic fraud started earlier
A months-long investigation of academic fraud at The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill finds the problems go back a decade earlier than an earlier probe uncovered.
Belmont Abbey wins order in health care lawsuit
A Roman Catholic college in Gaston County says it’s happy with a ruling by a federal appeals court on its challenge of rules that could require the school to provide free contraceptives to employees.
FIRST ON 3: Highway Patrol investigates car flipped in yard
Highway Patrol is on the scene of a car flipped on its side in the front yard of a New Hanover County home after being hit by another car.
FIRST ON 3 UPDATE: Ashley student arrested for violence hoax
An Ashley High School student has been charged with starting rumors about planned violence at the school.
New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Jerry Brewer says Dylan Greg Merten, 17, is charged with disorderly conduct by disrupting students after admitting to starting the rumor.
New Hanover Co. School Board pushes for deputy in every elementary school
In light of the tragedy in Connecticut the New Hanover County Board of Education says it has received numerous questions from parents regarding school safety in the past few days. Tonight, the board called a special work session to discuss school safety.
Talk of tougher laws driving gun sales
Gun suppliers in Wilmington are struggling to keep their shelves stocked. They say it has to do with people protecting themselves, but employees say they think customers are more worried about some weapons soon being banned.
WWAY’s Wednesday night sports – Dec. 19
On Wednesday night the UNCW men’s basketball team hit the court with a rhythm and they never looked back against UNC Greensboro. Check out our coverage from Trask Coliseum. We also had high school basketball action from Ashley High School and Laney High School.
NC residents rush to get gun permits, buy rifles
North Carolina residents are rushing out to secure weapons permits and buy guns in the wake of the shootings at a Connecticut elementary school.
NC 12 on Outer Banks ready for traffic
People headed to Hatteras Island for the Christmas holiday – or as early as Thursday – have some good news: the last section of N.C. Highway 12 damaged by Superstorm Sandy is ready for traffic.
The final section of the road damaged north of Rodanthe reopened around 7 p.m. Wednesday. Crews from the state Department of Transportation began repaving the section Tuesday and put down the second layer of asphalt Wednesday. Crews then had to paint stripes and reconstruct shoulders.
Man wanted for shooting at Fair Bluff officers
Police in Columbus County are looking for a man they say fired at officers last night.