Wilmington News

Published: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 9:51 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 9:51 a.m. Evidence shows an elderly woman started a fire in her living room early Monday by smoking while on oxygen.

Submitted by WWAY on 17 November 2009 - 11:44am. Veterans enjoy friendship, meals at Golden Corral Veterans gathered Monday night to be recognized for their service.

A jury in New Hanover County found Rono Dunn guilty Wednesday of murdering Dywaune Simpson in Wilmington two years ago.

Published: Friday, November 20, 2009 at 8:34 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 20, 2009 at 8:34 a.m. The Culinary Institute of America is proud to announce the acceptance of Arielle Colvard, from Wilmington, into the college's bachelor's degree program in culinary arts management.

A city council vote Tuesday, Nov. 17, could signal the sedation of business in downtown Wilmington during an 8-month makeover of Front Street between Market and Chestnut Street scheduled to begin January 2010.

Here is the text of her e-mailed announcement: Today, I am announcing that I will not seek re-election to the North Carolina Senate.

After serving customers in Wilmington for more than five years, Credit Union will be closing its doors - leaving close to 1,500 people without a bank.

Health officials say a North Carolina high school student's death earlier this month was the result of the swine flu.

Submitted by WWAY on 18 November 2009 - 11:18am. City Council approves contract for downtown construction The Front Street streetscape project promises a more pedestrian friendly downtown business district.

Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 9:08 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 9:08 p.m. WILMINGTON Police searched a residential neighborhood near Market Street on Wednesday evening after a woman's purse was stolen and a shot was fired.

Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:55 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:55 a.m. Looking back 50 and 100 years ago in the StarNews.

Once again, U.S. Cellular is inviting communities to rally around their favorite school to share $1 million. Ten schools across the country with the most votes will each win $100,000 to use in any way they want in the company’s Calling All Communities campaign. Between now and Jan. 15, 2010, anyone 18 or older can visit any U.S. Cellular store to receive a code to vote online for their favorite school. Schools of all sizes, public, private, urban and rural, K- 12 have a chance to become a Calling All Communities champion. “A strong education system keeps our children motivated to do their best,” said Congressmen G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.). “The Calling All Communities program gives communities an opportunity to do something special for their school and share in the students’ success.” The campaign returns at a time when school districts across the country are feeling a greater budget pinch in a slowing economy. According to the American Association of School Administrators, the percentage of schools cutting extracurricular activities almost tripled from 10 percent in 2008-09 to 28 percent for the 2009-2010 school year. Last year’s top 10 schools used their winnings in a variety of ways, including rebuilding a storm-damaged gymnasium, upgrading computer labs, building new playgrounds and creating scholarship programs. “We did not think we could win because we are a small, rural community in North Carolina,” said Wendy Hooks, principal of Brogden Primary School in Dudley, N.C., whose winning school is featured in U.S. Cellular’s national advertising campaign. "What we lacked in financial support, we more than made up for in spirit and hope.” Last year, U.S. Cellular shifted its giving strategy to helping schools. The company will give more than $5 million to support schools and teachers in 2009 and 2010 through Calling All Communities and Calling All Teachers, which awards $1 million to teachers across the country to fund classroom projects. “We’re eager to see the creativity of our local schools as they unite to gather community support,” said Marcel Bekers, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in eastern North Carolina. “We expect North Carolina schools to run strong, competitive campaigns.” Visit uscellular.com/callingallcommunities for official rules or to view videos from last year’s campaign.

Ben David, New Hanover and Pender counties' district attorney, announced Tuesday he wants to run for re-election next year, which means he said thanks-but no thanks-to U.S. Sen.

Lawyers for a disgraced former North Carolina legislator have gone back to court seeking to overturn his conviction for obstruction of justice.

Submitted by WWAY on 16 November 2009 - 6:12pm. Curtain closes on Cucalorus With more than 1,000 entries from 35 different countries, Cucalorus brought together a colorful mix of global and local filmmakers.

Published: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 9:56 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 9:56 a.m. A Wilmington man, who was a known gang member, was sentenced to 12 years in prison in federal court Monday for firearm and drug-related charges.

LELAND A North Carolina sheriff's deputy has been accused of assaulting his estranged wife.

Published: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11:10 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11:10 p.m. Wilmington's stars danced for the upper room Saturday night.

Published: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 8:24 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 8:24 a.m. Little can be said about Hannah Block that hasn't already been said many times over.

Submitted by Jolene Reilly on 16 November 2009 - 12:30pm. The court date for Britt's Motorsports Owner David Scott Britt was continued last week.