Wilmington Metro News

Jury: Former Rep. Thomas Wright Guilty of Fraud

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:49:23 GMT

"This verdict will be set aside because it's awful, awful justice to try somebody in this atmosphere"

A jury found former Rep. Thomas Wright guilty of fraud Monday after deciding he mishandled thousands of dollars in charitable contributions and fraudulently obtained a $150,000 loan. via WSOC

UNCW student killed in 2-car crash; 3 injured

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:44:26 GMT

"When you came in a room, you knew Annie was there, there was a light around her."

Published: Monday, March 31, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 31, 2008 at 12:51 a.m. Friends of a 22-year-old University of North Carolina Wilmington student who died in a car crash on North ... via StarNewsOnline.com

True Story of a Twitter Marriage Proposal

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:28:42 GMT

"He knows Dreamweaver better than anyone and also has a strong belief in CSS and web standards. The combination seemed irresistible. Not only did a book result, but obviously much, much more."

Categories: Social Networking , Web/Tech Stephanie Sullivan, who might be the first woman to accept a Twitter marriage proposal , at first thought the microblogging service was "ridiculous." Now she uses it all ... via Wired News

NC regulators approach May 1 sandbags deadline

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:18:36 GMT

"I think it's going to be very tough to pull out these sandbags knowing that after the first good high tide you're going to have houses dropping in the ocean"

North Carolina regulators are preparing to enforce a May 1 deadline to clear the state's beaches of sandbags that protect homes, hotels and roads. via Myrtle Beach Online

Wilmington Fire Chief Sam Hill retiring

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:00:45 GMT

After more than a half-century of service, Chief Hill is retiring. His retirement celebration Monday is free and open to the public. via WWAY-TV Wilmington

International study of coral ecosystem centered at UNC-Wilmington

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:37:59 GMT

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is at the center of an international program studying cold-water coral ecosystems in the Atlantic Ocean. via WCNC

Need to Know

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:42:06 GMT

Published: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 2:12 a.m. PENDER Board clarifies raises, bonuses The Pender County Board of Commissioners made clear Monday who ... via StarNewsOnline.com

UNCW OKs new college to train health workers

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:43:15 GMT

"This is more like what students will experience in the real world."

University of North Carolina Wilmington administrators this week approved a new college to consolidate its health-related fields and eventually add new degrees. via StarNewsOnline.com

Parents of fatally shot teen plan to sue UNC Wilmington police

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:22:28 GMT

The parents of a teenager fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy plan to sue the police department at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. via HendersonvilleNews.com

Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on College Road

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:50:03 GMT

"We tell our residents not to cross the road. If they need to go somewhere we'll drive them"

Wednesday morning a pedestrian was struck and killed in Wilmington. The accident occurred near the Krispy Kreme Doughnut on S. College Road around 10. via WECT-TV Wilmington

Memories of a New Moon

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:29:30 GMT

March 7 is the date of a new moon, which means that on that night the sky will be dark and stargazers will not be hindered at anytime during the night by bright moonlight. via SPACE.com

Young Wilmington Man Found Dead on Marstellar Street

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:17:30 GMT

Police are investigating the death of a young man found lying in the street Wednesday night. via WECT-TV Wilmington

Powerball lottery jackpot now tops $200 million

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:55:49 GMT

"It's not just one type of person"

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing -- $200 million -- will draw new or infrequent players to ticket counters. via Charlotte.com

Aide Fired After Student Sits In Urine-soaked Clothes

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:17:09 GMT

A Brunswick County teacher's aide has been fired after the parents of a third-grader said their son wasn't allowed to go to the bathroom and wet himself. via WITN

The Golden years

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 02:06:23 GMT

"Well bring it tonight, I'm having class."

WHAT: The Golden Gallery 30-year anniversary gathering. 'An afternoon of memories, music and light refreshments.' WHEN: 2-5 p.m. Sunday WHERE: The Golden Gallery, 321 N. Front St. via StarNewsOnline.com

High winds, lunar tides blamed for NC island's beach erosion

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 01:51:51 GMT

"The only thing that we know that's caused this is some lunar tides"

The eastern side of this North Carolina resort island is accustomed to seeing beach erosion, but after tide changes and a recent offshore hurricane, the west side is experiencing the same. via News Observer

Water restrictions expanded

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:08:23 GMT

In an effort to continue conservation of precious drinking water supplies, the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District has extended its Conservation Alert to all customers outside the city limits of ... via WWAY-TV Wilmington

Wilmington man faces Brunswick drug counts

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:46:50 GMT

Editor's note: Because of election coverage, the weekly roundup of Brunswick County law enforcement reports will be published Thursday. via StarNewsOnline.com

New Hanover County poll workers keeping busy

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:26:03 GMT

Submitted by WWAY on 6 November 2007 - 6:40pm. Poll workers in New Hanover County have been keeping busy. via WWAY-TV Wilmington

Major-leaguers shoot how-to guide at UNCW

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:25:52 GMT

"UNCW was gracious enough to allow us to use the facility, so we would have a fabulous field to execute all the skills and have a nice back drop for all those photos."

Some major league baseball players were in Wilmington Sunday for another kind of game. via WWAY-TV Wilmington