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Archive - Mar 13, 2007

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New recommendations for tighter restrictions on N.C. landfills

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Today state officials recommended new, stricter guidelines, to make landfills safer in North Carolina. Permit fees and statewide surcharges for solid waste disposal; just a couple of suggestions given to law makers by the Division of Waste Management. Full story...
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Sheriff gives $2K to fired deputy

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NewsChannel 3 has learned New Hanover County Sheriff Sid Causey gave $2,000 to former deputy Chris Long. Causey says he gave Long $1,000 from his campaign funds December 12, 2006. That was four days after Causey fired Long in the wake of the Peyton Strickland shooting. Full story...
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How safe is your newborn at the hospital?

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In Texas Saturday, a woman reportedly stole a baby from a hospital by impersonating a nurse. She told the infant's mother she needed to take the baby for tests and then put the infant in her bag, removing the baby’s security bracelet and left the building. Full story...
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Political leaders react to Wright's resignation

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The Thomas Wright probe began last December, when political consultant Joe Sinsheimer filed a formal complaint against the Wilmington Democrat. Sinsheimer accused the State Representative of filing misleading campaign finance reports. The State Board of Elections then began to look into the matter. Full story...
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Elementary students promote literacy, learning, love at hospital

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A third grade class at Wilmington's Winter Park Elementary school donated books for mothers and children in the pediatric unit at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Full story...
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Brunswick County man pleads guilty to American Legion breaking and entering, larceny

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A Brunswick County man pleaded guilty to breaking into the American Legion post in Calabash. Full story...
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Parents at overcrowded schools unhappy with open enrollment

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The New Hanover County School Board recently approved open choice and open enrollment programs to let parents choose which school their child attends. Full story...
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Ann McAdams, Linda Lavin to MC Hospice charity event

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Coming up Friday night Ann McAdams will be emceeing a charity event in downtown Wilmington alongside Linda Lavin. The event is runway for Hospice and will feature spring fashion lines from Lilly Pulitzer and In the Wash. Full story...
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Lawmakers mull moving N.C. presidential primary or caucuses

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With a native son on the presidential ballot again, North Carolina lawmakers are considering whether to move the presidential primary to earlier in the year or scrap it for party caucuses. Full story...
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Adviser says Edwards based Iraq vote on political future

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An upcoming memoir by one of his top consultants says Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards was pushed into voting for the war in Iraq by advisers concerned about his political future. Full story...
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N.C.'s 'green industries' bring $8.6 billion impact

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Landscapers, greenhouses, sod producers and other "green industries" in North Carolina have an $8 billion impact on the state. Full story...
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Jordan: Bickerstaff will not return as Bobcats coach

Part-owner Michael Jordan says Bernie Bickerstaff won't be back to coach the Charlotte Bobcats next season, but he has an invitation to stay with the organization. Full story...

State recommends stricter rules for landfills in N.C.

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A state official today outlined recommendations for a law meant to make North Carolina's landfills cleaner and safer for the environment. Full story...
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Chapel Hill man develops Web site to help with pool picks

There's a Chapel Hill man who's putting his computer science degree from UNC Chapel Hill to good use this week. Full story...

Study: Emergency health care for recent, illegal immigrants in N.C. costly

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Research shows that paying for basic checkups and pregnancy care for illegal immigrants would save money in the long run and possibly avoid expensive emergency treatment. Full story...
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