New Hanover County News

Saturday at Hoggard High School a young man hopes to realize a dream with the help of his classmates. Freshman Justin Verzaal is not about to let muscular dystrophy hold him back. Full story...

Some of the best racquetball players in the world will be in the Port City this weekend. The Wilmington Athletic Club is hosting a professional racquetball tournament for women. The tour stop has over $13,000 of prize money up for grabs. Full story...

There is a traffic advisory to tell you about in New Hanover County. The Beach to Battleship full and half Ironman is Saturday. This is going to cause some traffic problems in various parts... Full story...

In high school football, the Hoggard-New Hanover football game at Legion Stadium headlines the Friday night schedule with first place in the Mideastern Conference up for grabs. Full story...

They are there whenever we need them, but 911 operators have an often thankless job. No matter how big or small the emergency, they take the time to walk us through our time of crisis. Full story...

In an emergency we see the police officers, the firefighters, and the paramedics, but we never see the 911 operators who get them there. New Hanover County's 911 dispatchers say it is a high stress, fast-paced, unpredictable job - and they would not have it any other way. Full story...

The former Whitey's El-Berta Motor Inn hosted some dramatic law enforcement training Thursday afternoon. The Wilmington Police Department's Special Enforcement Response Team and it's bomb squad practiced... Full story...

In this tight economy, folks are always looking for a way to make some extra cash. Here is a fun way: One Tree Hill is holding an open casting call for people ages 18 and up. Full story...

Wilmington City Council met Wednesday night, instead of Tuesday night, because of the election. Voters also shook up the composition of the council. WWAY's Meghan Torjussen tells us the newcomers are eager to get started. Full story...

The state playoffs are underway for high school soccer. The Ashley Screaming Eagles hosted the Knightdale Knights Wednesday night. The action packed, high scoring thriller was filled with tons of drama. Full story...

There are no low performers in this week's Kitchen Cops report, but health inspectors did find two restaurants worthy of high performer honors. Full story...

Ronald Sparks, Earl Sheridan, Kristi Tomey, Jim Quinn, and Margaret Haynes have two more meetings as the Wilmington City Council. Kevin O'Grady and Charlie Rivenbark will replace Quinn and Haynes come January. Full story...

The Cape Fear Museum turned to an expert Wednesday to save a piece of Wilmington's past. Conservation expert Todd Jorgensen, who has worked on exhibits at the Smithsonian, is in the Port City... Full story...

The New Hanover County School Board met Tuesday night in a regular monthly session, but it was anything but a regular audience. An overflow crowd showed up just in case the school board decided to make a decision on middle school redistricting. Full story...