ONLY ON 3: New Hanover Co. Chairman Woody White talks Berger, moving forward
Woody White has been chair of The New Hanover County Commission for just two weeks now, and already there’s another Brian Berger controversy to address.
Archives: December 2012
ONLY ON 3: Mom of 2004 murder victim wants assault weapon ban
The White House said President Obama supports Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s plan to introduce a bill to ban assault weapons. One Wilmington mother says that in her mind that isn’t even a question.
Former Animal Control director speaks on settlement
Last week we told you a settlement was reached between New Hanover County and former Animal Control director Jean McNeil. Today, McNeil sent a statement to WWAY.
One Day Blitz smashes record for Salvation Army donations
Christmas is just days away, and yesterday the Wilmington community showed some true holiday spirit by joining WWAY and 103.7 The Bone to open their hearts, wallets and pantries to support the One Day Blitz to restock the Salvation Army food pantry at Krispy Kreme.
World’s tallest elves? Seahawks distribute Toys for Tots
‘Tis the season for helping others, and the UNCW men’s basketball team did just that today. The team helped distribute gifts collected for Toys for Tots.
Berger arrest latest in growing list of controversies
This morning’s arrest of New Hanover County Commission Brian Berger is not his first run-in with the law since taking office two years ago.
FIRST ON 3: Judge sets Wright’s bond at $3.5M cash
A Columbus County judge has granted B.J. Wright’s request for bond, but it won’t be easy for him to get out of jail. The judge this morning set Wright’s bond at $3.5 million cash, according to Assistant District Attorney Heath Nance.
Onslow teens arrested for school threats
Two high school students in Onslow County have been charged with making threats against their schools.
Perdue: $1M to keep NC group homes going a month
Gov. Bev Perdue says she’s moving $1 million to prevent about 1,400 mentally ill residents of North Carolina group homes from becoming homeless because of funding cuts expected after this month.
Army doctor victim in NC plane crash
Authorities say the victim of a weekend plane crash in Robeson County was an Army doctor who was acting chief of surgery at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center.
Supreme Court says justice can hear case
The North Carolina Supreme Court says Justice Paul Newby can consider a lawsuit challenging the way election districts are drawn.
Accident involving 18-wheeler keeps crews busy for hours overnight
An accident involving an 18-wheeler kept crews busy overnight on US 74 near Lake Waccamaw.
WWAY learns more about the suspects in CFCC student’s murder
Monday, four people were each charged with felony first-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old student Josh Proutey. Now, we are learning more about the accused.
Mother remembers life of murdered son
Joshua Proutey was described as a vibrant, hardworking young man who dreamed of being a marine officer and later a physicians assistant. All of that was taken away from him Thursday night in what police are calling a senseless act of violence.
WWAY’s Monday night sports – Dec. 17
On Monday the East Carolina Pirates held their final Greenville practice before heading to New Orleans for their upcoming bowl game. On Monday WWAY had high school hoops from Pender High. It was a backyard rivalry game between the Patriots and the Topsail Pirates. Duke is now #1 in the country in men’s basketball.
NC teens arrested in murder may be tried as adults
A North Carolina prosecutor says he may seek to try four teenagers as adults in the killing of a homeless man whose body was found stuffed in a trash can.
US court dismisses bulk of Duke lacrosse lawsuit
The bulk of a federal lawsuit filed by former Duke University lacrosse players falsely accused of raping a stripper has been dismissed.
NC-born sailor dies of non-combat injuries at home
Military officials say a sailor from Spring Lake has died from non-combat related injuries.
The Department of Defense said Monday that 29-year-old Lt. Leonard Robinson of Spring Lake died Dec. 15, while at home on leave in Fayetteville.
NC sheriffs target action on video sweepstakes ban
North Carolina’s sheriffs may start enforcing a state law outlawing video sweepstakes operations next month.
Perdue proposes 2013 budget
With little more than two weeks remaining in her term, North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue submitted her state budget proposal for the next fiscal year.
Four charged in murder of CFCC student
Four people appeared in a New Hanover County courtroom this morning accused of murdering Joshua Proutey, 19, who was found dead of a gunshot wound in a parking lot near 2nd and Orange streets Thursday night.
BB&T finances and builds basketball facility for Boys and Girls Club
After months of hard work and donations from BB&T, a basketball facility for the Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington is finally complete.
Aquarium tracks young turtles to learn more about them
A new program at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is keeping tabs on some young sea turtles. The staff has tagged the reptiles with trackers for the very first time.
Marking History: Whistler’s Mother
There are little nuggets of history around every corner in the Cape Fear, and this week, we’re introducing you to a particularly interesting portrait. As it turns out, the subject of one of the world’s most famous paintings was born right here in Wilmington.