KITCHEN SCOOP: Measuring Flour
Measuring out some flour for those cookies you’re baking is simple, right? Maybe not. Alicia Ross has a few baking tips that make for a more accurate recipe, and could save you money in the long run.
Archives: September 2014
Adopt An Angel van missing
An animal welfare group says one of its transport vans is missing.
The group Adopt an Angel is asking for help finding the van they say has saved thousands of animals’ lives. Adopt an Angel calls them “freedom rides.”
Insurance commissioner ready for rate hike hearing next month
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin was in town today for a town hall style meeting to let folks discuss issues with the state’s housing market.
We asked Goodwin about the upcoming hearing for the insurance industry’s request to raise homeowner’s rates in North Carolina an average of 25 percent and much more in many coastal communities.
Driver who killed cyclist gets prison time, hug from victim’s mom
A woman has pleaded guilty in the death of a bicyclist in New Hanover County last year.
Search continues for man missing since mid-August
The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a Sneads Ferry man missing for more than a month.
Eric Jason Dunn’s wife has not heard from her husband since about 12:05 a.m. on Aug. 11.
UNCW trustees pick chancellor search committee
UNCW’s Board of Trustees has approved a 19-member search committee to seek candidates for the school’s next chancellor.
One person injured after trench collapse
The Wilmington Fire Department says one person was taken to the hospital after a trench collapse this afternoon.
It happened in a construction site in the 3800 block of Independence Blvd.
Father pleads guilty to infant son’s murder
A Brunswick County man has pleaded guilty to killing his infant son more than a year ago.
Man robbed, car stolen at gunpoint
One man says his car was stolen and he was robbed at gunpoint around 8 p.m. Sunday.
Reports say Wilmington Police responded to the 1200 block of Dawson Street after the victim said four men approached his car and told him to ‘give it up.’
Second suspect arrested for August murder
Wilmington Police say US Marshals have captured a second man wanted for an August murder in the Port City.
Man steals drugs from Wilmington pharmacy
Wilmington Police are investigating an armed robbery at the CVS on South College Road and Oleander Road.
Woman stabbed 9 times may know attacker
New Hanover Regional Hospital staff called the Wilmington Police Department after a woman came in Saturday night with approximately nine stab wounds, WPD says.
Police seize more than 400 bags of heroin
Wilmington Police say they arrested two men after a search of their car turned up hundreds of bags of heroin.
Two people robbed, assaulted while trying to park downtown
Wilmington police responded to an armed robbery around 8:30 p.m. Friday night.
Handcrafting history at the USS North Carolina
One young man’s project for the USS North Carolina turns history into a working piece of art.
Former cop accused of chase denied bond
Hank Smith, the former police officer from North Carolina who police say led Brunswick County Sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase Tuesday night was denied bond Sunday afternoon.
NC Rice Festival held in Belville this weekend
Belville held the North Carolina Rice Festival this weekend in celebration of the town, but for the historical aspect of the area.
NC Shell Show displays shells from all over the world
The Cape Fear Museum had quite an unique assortment of shells this weekend for the Annual North Carolina Shell Show.
2nd Annual Dragon Boat Regatta rows in attention
From fun, crazy costumes to serious competition, everyone was in good spirits at the 2nd Annual Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta and Festival held this weekend.
Man dies after shooting in Whiteville Friday night
Whiteville Police confirm one man was killed in a shooting that happened just before midnight Friday.
Florida State suspends Winston for entire game vs. Clemson
Florida State has suspended Jameis Winston for the entire game against Clemson on Saturday, interim President Garnett S. Stokes and athletic director Stan Wilcox announced late Friday night.
Detective went to former cop’s house on child sex crimes call
New details are emerging about the former Leland Police officer accused of leading a high-speed chase into South Carolina this week, including allegations of sex crimes involving a young child.
WWAY’s 5th Quarter – September 19
On the 5th Quarter we showcased a slew of games from Friday night. This included highlights from Scotland County’s win over New Hanover. We also featured New Hanover’s heartfelt gesture before the contest to honor Scotland County’s standout quarterback who recently fractured his skull in an ATV accident.
Semi driver charged for roll over
There’s new information on the accident that tied up traffic for six hours at a busy Wilmington intersection Thursday afternoon.