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Archive - Apr 26, 2007

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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Changes urged for student privacy law

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How much should parents know about their college age student? In the wake of the Virginia Tech massacre, a Pennsylvania congressman is proposing changing privacy laws related to mental health issues. Full story...
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Wave Transit considers expanding services

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Wave transit may soon be expanding its services. Along with adding stops the bus line is also considering changing its home base. All these changes come with a price, a price that New Hanover County automobile drivers may have to pay. Full story...
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Pender County fires out, crews watch for flare-ups

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The fires are out in Pender County. But crews are keeping an eye on flare-ups. It took crews until 10:00 Wednesday night to finally get a handle on yesterday's fire in Hampstead. And by the time it was over it had ravaged more than 225 acres. We now know how it started. Officials say a construction worker was using a welder, which gave off sparks that started the blaze. Full story...
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Army identifies paratroopers killed in Iraq bombing

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The military today identified the nine 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers killed this week in a bombing at a patrol base in Iraq. Full story...
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Army identifies paratroopers killed in Iraq bombing

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The military today identified the nine 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers killed this week in a bombing at a patrol base in Iraq. Full story...
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First 1898 race riot bill moves through House committee

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A House committee today approved a bill that sets the foundation for a series of measures stemming from a race riot in Wilmington more than a century ago. Full story...
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Congress passes Iraq bill, veto awaits

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Congress is headed toward a historic veto showdown with President Bush on the Iraq war. Full story...
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Democrats play low expectations before debate

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For their first debate, the Democratic presidential hopefuls are trying to dampen expectations for themselves so that any bright moments will seem like home runs. Full story...
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Woods to play in Wachovia Championship

The folks at the Wachovia Championship can exhale now. Tiger's coming. Full story...

Memorial service scheduled May 8 for paratroopers

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A private memorial service is scheduled for May eighth for paratroopers from the Third Brigade Combat Team killed in Iraq. That includes the nine soldiers who died in a truck bombing this week. Full story...
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Local real estate market sees cool-down

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You've heard the saying patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to selling your home. National numbers point to a cool down in the number of days a home stays on the market. Local real estate agents say it's no different in our area. Full story...
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24th Marine Expeditionary commander leaving Lejeune for DC job

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A Marine Corps colonel who commanded the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit will be promoted to general this week. Full story...
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What happened to Rosie?

Remember when Rosie O'Donnell was a beloved actress, comedienne and talk show host who make terms like "Cutie-patootie" part of the vernacular?

Grants available from Garden Tour earnings

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Those of you who attended the Azalea Festival Garden Tour should feel good. You helped the Cape Fear Garden Club raise $80,000 to give back to the community. That money will be used for local college scholarships, projects like Battery Island conservation and beautification grants for the New Hanover County area. Full story...
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