NC Supreme Court again weighs Duke Energy rates
North Carolina’s highest court is examining whether state utilities regulators correctly weighed the consumer impact of two rate increases for a Duke Energy operating unit.
Archives: September 2014
‘Downton Abbey’ costumes to go on display in NC
American fans of “Downton Abbey” can soon see an exhibition on the show’s costumes in Asheville.
The Citizen-Times of Asheville reports that tickets for a show entitled “Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times” are now on sale.
Ravens cut Ray Rice after latest video release
The Baltimore Ravens have released Ray Rice and the NFL has suspended the running back indefinitely over a domestic violence episode at an Atlantic City casino in February.
Residents say town lines make neighborhood ‘black hole’ for services
Residents in a Brunswick County neighborhood say they live in a “black hole.”
Woodridge, off of Eastwood Lane in Olde Towne, has had flooding issues for years. Residents say they’re having trouble finding help because the neighborhood sits in three different jurisdictions.
Onslow teen wanted, considered armed and dangerous
An Onslow County teen is wanted and considered armed and dangerous. Detectives say Tyler Allen Lanier, 19, shot into a car around 11 p.m. Sunday
Heavy rain washes away access to Ogden business
When heavy rain occurs over a short time period at a certain location, that’s the perfect scenario for flooding to become a problem, especially for poor drainage areas.
NCAA lifts Penn State’s postseason ban
The NCAA has lifted the rest of the sanctions placed on Penn State for the Jerry Sandusky scandal, including immediately eliminating the postseason ban.
CFCC swears in first police chief
Until today Dan Wilcox was the head of security at Cape Fear Community College. Now, he is the Chief of Police.
“This has been a life-long goal for me,” Wilcox said after he was sworn in.
Wilcox has 29 years of experience. He has worn many hats in nearly three decades which include one a a Highway Patrol officer, a volunteer firefighter, and a park ranger.
KITCHEN SCOOP: Brown Sugar Bacon
Bacon is almost universally loved. So can you really improve on something that people like to eat in so many different ways? Sure you can! Alicia Ross shows us her brown sugar bacon, that’s perfect for BLTs, in this week’s Kitchen Scoop.
Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William expecting second royal baby
There will soon be another heir to the British throne. William and Kate are expecting another baby.
16-year-old shot and killed, police looking for 5 suspects
Police in Chadbourn say they are trying to identify five men they believe were involved in the shooting of a 16-year-old from Clarkton.
Man accused of choking, robbing Wilmington cab driver
Wilmington Police say they arrested a man for choking and robbing a cab driver.
40 year old Alfonso Brooks was arrested and charged with common law robbery
CFCC to swear in first campus police chief
In an effort to beef up campus security, Cape Fear Community College is forming an on campus police force.
CFCC has been working on building the force for about two years. Now they’ve finally been certified as an official police department.
Heroes stand at attention to raise awareness
Members of the military took part in the 4th Annual Stand At Attention Saturday at Independence Mall. They competed to see who could Stand At Attention the longest, but it also created a lot of public attention for a serious issue.
Pair of judicial candidates switch party ahead of election
Judicial races in North Carolina are non-partisan, but a pair of candidates in one local race for judge have switched parties ahead of November’s election.
Hammerheads clinch playoff spot; UNCW beats Wake Forest in soccer, ties Ohio State
Despite a coaching change late in the regular season the Wilmington Hammerheads will be in the playoffs. The Hammerheads won on Friday against Dayton. The UNCW women’s soccer team defeated Wake Forest on Friday. It was the first win ever for UNCW over Wake Forest in women’s soccer. The UNCW men’s soccer squad tied Ohio State.
DOT suggests ways to ease Leland traffic
Frustrated drivers are searching for answers and tired of bumper-to-bumper traffic between Leland and Wilmington.
WWAY’s 5th Quarter – September 5
Week 3 of the high school football season is complete. Check out Friday’s 5th Quarter with John & Trot. The New Hanover-Hunt game had an exciting finish. That was also the case for Trask-West Columbus. Friday’s 5th Quarter also featured an impressive flea flicker on Laney’s first play from scrimmage. It resulted in a touchdown for the Bucs against Clinton. Plus, we showcased the baseball state championship ring ceremony in Whiteville, and even more!
Wilmington Stands Up to Cancer
Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society paired together Friday night in Wilmington to Stand Up to Cancer.
Teachers’ group running anti-Tillis ad in NC
A political spending arm of the nation’s largest teachers’ union is spending $1.7 million for a commercial in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race critical of House Speaker Thom Tillis on public school spending.
The National Education Association said the commercial began running Friday and will continue for a week in six leading television markets. It’s also going online.
Complaint says NC hog farms hurt minorities
A complaint filed with the federal government says North Carolina’s regulation of hog farms causes problems for minority residents.
The Charlotte Observer reported that three groups filed a complaint this week with the Environmental Protection Agency saying those living near hog farms suffer from strong odors and contaminated water.
Former Marine faces Charlotte murder trial
A former Marine from Charlotte is scheduled for trial this month in an alcohol related wreck that killed a woman nearly three years ago.
The Charlotte Observer reported that 34-year-old Eric Jonathan Cox is charged with second-degree murder for the wreck.
NCDOT, Jacksonville to improve Marine memorial
The N.C. Department of Transportation and the City of Jacksonville are working together to improve the Beirut Memorial Grove.
Last October, NCDOT planted a tree for each service member who died when terrorists bombed the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on Oct. 23, 1983.
Leland traffic not slowing down bus routes
Traffic from Leland to Wilmington this morning was better than it’s been, but there’s still no relief in sight. But did you know you could let someone else do the driving?