Gov. Perdue issues Pardon of Innocence for Wilmington 10
Outgoing North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue has issued pardons to the Wilmington 10, a group wrongly convicted in a notorious Civil Rights-era prosecution.
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On the roads: delays and closures downtown
Look out for delays downtown this morning, as crews will continue paving.
Downtown hotel work resumes after two-week delay
You may have noticed construction at a halt lately at the site of a new hotel at 2nd and Grace Streets downtown.
After two weeks of a stand still, construction started back up on the Courtyard by Marriott this week, according to Graham Construction.
Man shot and killed in Creekwood four years to day since another murder
A man was found dead inside his home this morning after a shooting at a Wilmington housing project. Wilmington Police say an officer found Brian Grant, 32, inside his Creekwood apartment four years to the day since another murder in the area.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Market-3rd Street intersection to be partially closed starting Monday
From July 23-Aug. 3, there will be partial closures of the Market/3rd Street intersection while a large manhole is installed and paving and other work is completed. The work will occur in two phases, with detours in place for each phase.
Wilmington City Council votes to spend $60,000 from downtown parking fund for marketing
The city will spend $60,000, $30,000 of which will come out of this fiscal year's budget. The other $30,000 will come out of next fiscal year's budget in two phases.
City says 3rd Street will be ready for Azalea Festival
The City of Wilmington says work is on track to have 3rd Street ready through Grace Street in time for the Azalea Festival. The city says all traffic control will be removed, and the full road will be open for the Azalea Festival parade on April 14.
FIRST ON 3: 3rd Street work could squeeze, shorten Azalea Festival Parade
For months drivers and pedestrians alike have had to deal with the shifts and delays caused by roadwork in downtown Wilmington. The North 3rd Street Improvement Project will continue until later this year, which means it could impact one of the biggest events of the year.
Work starts on downtown hotel
Work is underway on a new hotel in downtown Wilmington. Local leaders helped break ground today for a Courtyard Marriott.
Hundreds of volunteers coming to area to fix up homes
Approximately 500 individuals and youth from around the country will spend one week in our community performing needed repairs this week. The impact of the work is just under a half a million dollars to our area during the week of service through the Volunteer Center.
What's Happening: November 20-22
With the number of festivals and bazaars going on this weekend, this could be the season of giving handcrafted gifts. WWAY’s Marcy Cuevas tells us What's Happening.
Women and hammers went to work on latest Habitat for Humanity home
This weekend, local women picked up their hammers and went to work on a new home. The Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity remains hard at work on its latest home. What makes it unique is that women are building the entire home.
What would the Founding Fathers think now?
It's been 233 years since that sweltering Philadelphia June when Thomas Jefferson sequestered himself in a small apartment a few blocks west along Market Street from the Pennsylvania State House.
Weather affecting construction crews
Wind caused problems for local construction crews Thursday.
Possibility of new hotels in downtown Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is changing. The area is attracting new hotels. While the projects are far from getting the "green light", two North Carolina based developers are looking to build hotels along North Third Street.
Mrs. Davis's chair takes photographer on journey
Inspiration comes in many forms. And often you find it where you least expect it. That's true for Wilmington photographer Curtis Krueger. He found his muse in the little old lady next door, a chair and a joke that took him on a journey he never expected.
Military Cutoff construction company to face fine
At this rate Barnhill Construction is still looking at a fine of about $60,000 for failing to complete the work on time.
Coast Guard wives create lei for ship's return
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Diligence has been working hard at sea, on a mission for nearly two months. Meanwhile, the wives of the crewmembers have been working diligently on a special project of their own.