Fight against book continues in Brunswick County
A Brunswick County woman is taking her case against a book used in county school to the Board of Education.
Archives: September 2014
FIRST ON 3 UPDATE: Brunswick Co. School Board can’t give itself a raise
It looks like the Brunswick County School Board cannot give itself a raise after all.
Supply man wanted for sex crimes with child arrested
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office says a Supply man wanted for multiple sex charges including indecent liberties with a child has been arrested.
Wake Forest to sell beer, wine at football games
Wake Forest says it will sell beer and wine at its football games this year.
Winnabow man hit by car in downtown Wilmington in critical condition
A Winnabow man is in critical condition after police say he was hit by a car when crossing the street in downtown Wilmington late last night.
Home football opener for Wildcats tonight
The New Hanover High football team will get to strut their stuff in front of their home fans on Friday night at Legion Stadium. The Wildcats will host Hunt High School. There will be a lengthy tribute to the late Joe Miller prior to kickoff. Plus more.
As Leland traffic crawls, should drivers consider car pooling?
The frustration for drivers on US 17/74-76 in and out of Leland continues, and so do the ideas on how to fix it.
Police: Driver crashes into home
A driver crashed into a Wilmington home around 6:00 p.m. Thursday evening.
The accident happened at the corner of Kerr and Martin Luther King.
Man sentenced to 35 years in federal prison after shootout and standoff
Drugs, a stripper, a shooting and then a shootout with Wilmington police sends a man to prison for decades.
FIRST ON 3: Fired Leland cop Blasingame sues town
A former Leland police officer has sued the town claiming it fired him improperly.
John Blasingame was fired in 2012. Two years later, he filed a lawsuit against the town first in state court, then in federal court.
Report provides insight on if schools make the grade
It’s that time of the year again. Summer is over, and kids are back in class. But how did their schools perform last year?
The state released accountability and testing results for the last school year.
Comedian Joan Rivers dead at 81
Joan Rivers, the raucous, acid-tongued comedian who crashed the male-dominated realm of late-night talk shows and turned Hollywood red carpets into danger zones for badly dressed celebrities, died Thursday. She was 81.
Supply man wanted for sex crimes involving child
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Supply man wanted for multiple sex charges including indecent liberties with a child.
World War I Memorial moved to river front
Moving an 8-10,000 pound monument is no easy task, but a crew of men did just that this morning.
UPDATE: Missing Winnabow man found safe
UPDATE: Richard Lemaster has been found safe.
UPDATE: Wilmington Police say man trying to buy pot shot in butt
Wilmington Police say a man who was shot in the butt last night was trying to buy pot from a dealer when a group of teens robbed him.
FIRST ON 3: Facebook group aims to help traffic-weary drivers in Leland
Drivers on US 17/74/76 in Brunswick County expect backups now, and they might have to expect them for a while.
Work to widen the causeway won’t be done for more than two years, so a Leland woman says she is trying to help by keeping fellow drivers informed.
WNBA Finals in store for Wilmington’s Tamera Young; Coult Culler to redshirt at NC State
Wilmington resident Tamera Young is definitely in uncharted territory. Her team earned a spot in the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night. The Laney graduate has been a staple in the Chicago starting lineup all season. Laney grad Coult Culler will likely sit out the 2014 college football season for NC State. Plus more!
Hammerheads inch closer to playoffs with tie
Orlando City was dubbed the 2014 USL PRO regular season champion following Wednesday night’s scoreless draw against the Wilmington Hammerheads FC at Legion Stadium. The Hammerheads are still in pursuit of a playoff spot as they approach their final two matches of the regular season this weekend.
Hagan, Tillis spar in first debate
On the debate stage there were no shortage of fireworks as Sen. Kay Hagan and NC House Speaker Thom Tillis went head to head. The first of three debates in the race for Hagan’s US Senate seat saw the incumbent Democrat and her Republican challenger come out prepared. Both candidates wanted to talk about numbers.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: The RIGHT Hook
It has been long said, in some way shape or form, that an idle mind is a devil’s playground. You’re about to meet Lyle and Deryll. They are a one-two punch in Wilmington.
But their reach? Let’s just say they have the RIGHT hook!
Man exonerated by DNA after 30 years in prison to live in Bolivia
One of two men released from prison Wednesday after serving 30 years for a child murder they didn't commit will live with his family in Bolivia.
WWAY SURPRISE SQUAD: Lucky day for some people paying bills
The Surprise Squad rolled out from headquarters Wednesday morning, hoping to put a smile on some faces in Wilmington.
Man shot on Princess Place Drive
A man was shot in Wilmington Wednesday evening.
New Hanover County dispatch says a man was shot on Princess Place Drive and Mosley Street around 6:00 p.m.