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Archive - Apr 2007

Man could get second chance at life in 12-year-old murder case

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A 12-year-old murder case is once again making headlines. The man sentenced to death for murdering Laney High School student Danny Pence is getting a second chance at life. Jury selection was supposed to be Monday in Raleigh for Todd Boggess's re-trial, but his defense attorney had a family emergency and the start date has been pushed back a day. Full story...
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Edwards says tax hikes for the rich, corporations on the table

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Democratic presidential contender John Edwards says he would consider raising taxes on corporations and the wealthy. Full story...
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Couple charged for in-flight friskiness goes on trial today

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A California couple facing federal charges for allegedly engaging in sexual activity while on an airplane will go to trial today in Wilmington. Full story...
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Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan to play together in pro-am

Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan will play together Wednesday in a pro-am at the Wachovia Championship in Charlotte. Full story...

Hundreds of N.C. firefighters train in Wilmington

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Hundreds of firefighters from across the state descended upon Wilmington this weekend to learn new skills that will help them save lives. Full story...
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More drunken drivers as summer approaches

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As our temperatures rise it appears the number of drunken drivers do as well. Last year North Carolina arrested more than 22,000 offenders, most of which occurred during our warm and inviting summer days. Full story...
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Brunswick County schools going virtual

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Brunswick county schools are going virtual. The county is offering students online courses in an effort to take education beyond the bounds of the conventional classroom. Full story...
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Two cited in last week's fires

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We have some new information about last week's fires in Pender County. The Division of Forest Resources cited two men in connection with last Monday's fire. Full story...
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Panthers get return help in fourth round of draft

The Carolina Panthers hope their fourth-round pick will lift them out of the kick-return cellar. The Panthers, who had the league-worst kick return game last season, took receiver Ryne Robinson from Miami of Ohio in the fourth round of today's NFL draft. Full story...

Rising temperatures equals rising gas prices

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High gas prices is causing lots of pain at the pump, but there are some gas saving tips to get more bang for your buck. Full story...
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Cape Fear community walks for a cure

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Twenty-two thousand. That's the number of children that will die from cancer in the US this year. Fifty-six of them will be from North Carolina. Here in New Hanover County, volunteers teamed up with St. Jude's Children's Hospital to walk for a cure. Full story...
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Kitchen Cops 4/26/07

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Our Kitchen Cops report began this weeek at Lucky Star Restaurant #2, at 6002 Oleander Drive. The restaurant wasn't so lucky with health inspectors this week. Their score was 85. Full story...
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Free dental care clinic

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North Carolina Missions of Mercy is helping people who cannot afford to go to the dentist, have a beautiful smile. Full story...
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Grants to be awarded to downtown businesses

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Bring more business to Wilmington. That's the goal of the downtown business alliance. But it's not just about attracting more businesses. Making sure the right kinds of businesses move into town is also important. It's all part of the revitalization effort downtown. Full story...
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Property owners in Wallace may have to sell land for DOT highway project

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The DOT plans to expand Highway 41, but the project would require the state to take land away from Wallace property owners. Full story...
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