News in Wilmington, North Carolina

Man in custody for attempted murder, kidnapping, armed robbery
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:52:59 -0800

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- A man is in jail after being arrested for attempted murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a felon and resisting arrest. Shortly after 5 p.m. Friday, Wilmington Police arrested Gerald Patrick, 25. The following is an account of what happened from the Wilmington Police Department: "Wilmington Police officers responded to a residence for domestic ...

North Carolina Officially Launches the First Commercial TV White Spaces Network
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0800

WILMINGTON, NC-- - Spectrum Bridge, Inc., today announced the launch of the first commercial TV White Space network in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. The company's cloud-based ...

Komen Foundation reverses funding decision, excites Wilmington Planned Parenthood
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:52:59 -0800

WILMINGTON,NC (WWAY)-- The Susan G. Komen Foundation's funding for Planned Parenthood is back on. Wilmington Planned Parenthood is excited about the move and looks forward to possibly working with the Komen Foundation in the future. "It's a fantastic thing and the people that benefit are the women, the women that come to us," said Suzanne Wertman, a clinician at Wilmington Planned Parenthood ...

Gardeners get a taste of spring
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:38:09 -0800

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Spring is almost here, and many folks around the Cape Fear are ready to get in the garden. This weekend marked the 19th annual Wilmington Garden Show. It’s an event about all things gardening, from how to's for the beginner to seminars for the expert. People shopped for new plants, new ideas and decorations for their gardens. All proceeds from the show go toward programs ...

WWAY's Thursday night sports - Feb. 2
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:54:36 -0800

WILMINGTON,NC (WWAY) -- On Thursday's sports on WWAY we featured the UNC Wilmington women's basketball team hosting nationally ranked Delaware. The 12th ranked Blue Hens beat UNCW 62-53. A complete game recap has been posted below. We also featured the West Bladen boys basketball team as this week's high school basketball team of the week. Click play video to see our report on Travis Pait's 16-5 ...

FIRST ON 3: 3rd Street work could squeeze, shorten Azalea Festival Parade
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:39:36 -0800

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- 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. Crews continue to work on one of Wilmington's best known streets -- giving North 3rd a facelift of ...

The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar -- Franchise Now and Save $25,000!
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:30:00 -0800

WILMINGTON, N.C., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fuzzy Peach, based out of Wilmington, NC, is excited to announce that they will be waiving the franchise fee for the first five franchisees of 2012! ...

Thousands come out to annual chocolate and wine festival
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:01:54 -0800

This weekend chocolate and wine lovers had the chance to try and buy some of their favorite treats.

WaPo: Perdue won't seek second term as governor
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:38:32 -0800

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The Washington Post is reporting that Gov. Bev Perdue will not seek a second term in office. A blog on the newspapers's website says Perdue will make the announcement today , citing "two sources familiar with her plans." The governor's press secretary has not yet returned WWAY's call and e-mail for comment. A call to Perdue's campaign committee has also not yet been ...

Afternoon gas leak forces neighborhood evacuation
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:24:36 -0800

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Scary moments for a Wilmington neighborhood this afternoon after a gas leak forced some people from their homes. The gas leak near the intersection of 7th and Campbell Streets was so bad you could smell it from more than two blocks away. The Wilmington Fire Department says the good news is that the gas did not ignite and crews secured the leak quickly. "You just know it ...