Owen Hassell

Several events defined the 1970s in Wilmington. Here are a few. Owen Hassell - The 1970s in Wilmington were marked by social unrest, including the wrongful conviction of the Wilmington Ten. - Major retailers began leaving downtown for new shopping centers... See more

Iconic frontman for Hall of Fame band to perform in Wilmington Owen Hassell A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of one of rock's biggest bands is scheduled to perform in Wilmington. Former Van Halen lead singer David Lee Roth is set to brin... See more

From the archives: A new bridge for Brunswick County Owen Hassell With population growth in the Wilmington area comes more traffic. And on the islands of Brunswick County, that traffic includes tourists during the warmer months. That increase prompted the... See more

From the archives: A white Christmas leads to big bills in Wilmington Owen Hassell When it comes to major snowfalls in the Wilmington area, a 1989 storm remains at the top of the list. The 15-inch snow event from Dec. 22-24 of that year resulted in a whit... See more

From the archives: Plans for another interstate to cross the Wilmington area Owen Hassell With one interstate's arrival bringing growth to the Wilmington area, the 1990s almost brought another one. According to an article in the Dec. 21, 1993, Wilmington ... See more