Archive - Feb 19, 2007

As a kid, Keith Beatty used to hear stories about the blockade runner resort from his father. Full story...

A person familiar with the investigation of former House Speaker Jim Black says Black will enter a plea to at least one state charge tomorrow. Full story...

A long-time Wrightsville Beach landmark will soon be getting a face-lift. The Blockade Runner hotel in Wrightsville Beach is under new management and the new owners have major changes in store. Two Intracoastal Realty executives recently purchased the property. They plan to spend millions to renovate the hotel and upgrade it with new furniture. They will then turn the Blockade Runner's rooms into condominiums. Full story...

A gas leak shut down a major highway Monday in Brunswick County. Officials closed down US 17 near Magnolia Greens in Leland. Full story...

A high school junior ROTC teacher is in hot water after being charged with sexual battery. Full story...

North Carolina lost another thousand farms in 2005. That's according to the US Department of Agriculture. Full story...

College tuitions in the state are on the way up. Some help is on the way from Washington. A senate-approved increase for the federal Pell Grant program will help students who need help the most. Full story...

If you've never counted them, you might be surprised at the number of calories you consume each day. There are more than 700 calories in a beef burrito, 420 in a mocha frappuccino and 320 in a roast beef sandwich. Full story...

Hundreds of people threw caution to the wind and jumped into the ice-cold Atlantic Ocean Saturday. Now why would they do that you may ask? Well, there's a good reason: a good cause. Full story...

The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office doesn't plan to make any revisions to training or operating policies despite an accidental shooting that killed an 18-year-old college student in December. Full story...

A popular downtown Wilmington street is getting a makeover. Front Street will become two lanes soon. The City has shut down sections between Market and Princess Streets. Crews will complete one block at a time for two weeks. The project is not liked by all businesses. Full story...