FLYING ON THE Pharoh's Fury - one of the most popular rides at the Catfish Days carnival swings high into a bright blue sky Sunday, as riders shrieked with delight. Wilmington's annual celebration concluded Sunday. Photo by Pam Monson
MAYOR MARTY Orr (from left), Bill Rowland and Alderman Russ Gilmour unveil a simple monument to Bill's late wife Claire, who was instrumental in the creation of the park at Wilmington's downtown intersection. The park was named Claire's Corner officially last week.
The park at the city's downtown intersection was dedicated to the late Claire Rowland, the woman responsible for its creation from a run-down graveled lot, during a brief ceremony July 21. Tuesday, July 27, 2010
While Wilmington residents will still be cited for letting their dogs run loose or allowing tall weeds to grow, they may now have the opportunity to contest their ticket in an informal court setting. Tuesday, July 27, 2010
One existing and one proposed restaurant in the city of Wilmington may soon have licenses to sell alcoholic beverages with meals, and a third will be required to prove it's a restaurant before a license is authorized. Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Our Caring Closet, formed two months ago by volunteers at the First United Methodist Church of Wilmington, will host a back-to-school clothing give away next month for families with young children. Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Construction of Graaskamp Boulevard, the main road entering the RidgePort Logistics Center, work to widen Lorenzo Road and preparatory work for a rail spur from the BNSF mainline could begin as soon as September, Wilmington officials learned Tuesday. Tuesday, July 20, 2010
