Governor Perdue schedules Port City visit
During her gubernatorial campaign, Bev Perdue said one of her first stops as governor would be Wilmington. It's been a few months, but that visit is finally scheduled.
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Marine Technology program at CFCC may stay afloat
Perdue announced this week in her budget proposal, funding for marine programs will remain. CFCC officials said they will continue to keep their fingers crossed as the budget waits for legislative approval.
Whats Happening: March 13-15
We hope you are in the mood for green this weekend. St. Patrick's Day festivities will be in full swing; plus, green is the theme of a home expo.
62nd Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival: April 1-5, 2009
The 62nd Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival will be held April 1-5, 2009 in the greater Wilmington area. The Festival is a celebration of Wilmington’s exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes: a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is Southern.
Whats Happening: February 20-22
Some brave souls prove you do not need summer to take a dip into the ocean, and Saint Patrick's Day is less than a month away, but some people are already gearing up for the celebration.
CFCC safety training center not properly built
The ten million dollar training center for New Hanover County fire fighters and first responders has not actually been used. That is because it was not built properly.
Whats Happening: February 6-8
If you live in New Hanover or Brunswick County, it is a sweet weekend to head outdoors. Plus, there is a reason to pamper your pooch on Sunday.
Mayor Saffo addresses the city's financial state Monday night
Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo took to the podium Monday night for his State of the City address.
Troubleshooters: Tough job market is troubling for recent graduates
Reality is hitting new graduates especially hard, particularly those who took on student loans to pay for college. New Channel 3 takes a closer look in Wednesday's Troubleshooters Report.
2008 Year in Review: Part 2
Last week we took a look back at the first half of 2008 in southeastern North Carolina. Wednesday, we end the year with the second half of our Year in Review.
Foundation of former railroad station annex is unearthed
A fading part of Wilmington's history has been re-discovered. Construction crews working downtown recently unearthed some of Wilmington's railroad past.
2008 Year in Review: Part 1
A lot happened in 2008 here in southeastern North Carolina. As we count down to 2009, we begin a look back at the year that was.
Finding jobs on-line tough enough without having to watch out for scams
Craigslist and classifieds are obvious resources job seekers are using to find work, but scammers are seeing this as an easy way to collect personal information.
Downtown development making good progress
There's a lot of change happening on downtown Wilmington's north side, including the multi-million dollar convention center.
City officials say the project is on target to meet its 2010 completion date, but it won't be the only new addition to Wilmington's north side.
Job market tough, but there are still opportunities available
Despite 26 year high unemployment numbers, there is some good job news. According to experts, you can find a job in almost any industry that's a 'necessity.'
What's Happening: November 20-23
If the cold weather isn't doing it, then all the events going on this weekend are sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
Local high school students helping out cancer patients
High school senior projects might usually consist of a bake sale or clothing drive. But Brittney Hudson of Hoggard High has different plans; she decided to make wigs for cancer patients.
Veterans Day ceremonies and services
Whether you know it as Armistice Day or Veterans Day, Tuesday is a day devoted to honoring those who have served our country.
Project Uplift aims to teach trades
With the current economy, it can be tough to find a job, even with an education. One program is helping train local people who struggled in school so they can become part of the workforce.
Friday brought another large turnout for voting
Tomorrow is the last day of early-voting. Large turnouts at the polls have caused several counties to extend the deadline to meet the demand. With all the talk about the heavy turnout for this year's elections, many voters made sure they were prepared before getting in line.
Anime festival hitting town this week
It is a big week for local anime fans. Aniwave is holding its second annual Anime Festival.
Budget cuts for Wilmington and New Hanover County
The stock market dropped, gas prices spiked, the local real estate market slowed dramatically. All of those things put a hole in local government budgets. The City of Wilmington originally budgeted around
Students question candidates on hot issues
Some local politicians faced a tough crowd Friday morning. A student-candidate forum was held at the Schwartz Center in downtown Wilmington. The high school students wanted answers to questions on issues that matter to them.
The nursing boom
The economy is struggling, companies are closing, and jobs are being lost. However, the health care industry is continuing to boom.