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Archive - May 3, 2007

Pender County fire crews on high alert

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Fire crews are on high alert in Pender County Thursday night after another blaze in Hampstead. Firefighters responded to the call just before eight Wednesday night, in the same area of Hampstead that burned last week. Full story...
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Sexual assault trial returns to court

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A suspect in a sexual assault case from five years ago is in court today. A random hit in the national DNA database linked Troy D. Simmons to an alleged sexual assault in May of 2002. Full story...
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Pender County woman arrested, accused of sex with teen

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A Pender County woman is in jail, accused of having sex with a 15-year-old boy. Thirty-five-year-old Emily Willis turned herself in to the Pender County Sheriff's Office Thursday. Full story...
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Leland man shot by deputies

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A Leland man is in critical condition after being shot by Brunswick County deputies. It happened Wednesday night around 11:30 off Maco Road. Lyle baroski has heard gunshots coming from George Cooper's trailer in the past. When he heard Tuesday night's argument grow worse, he called 911. Full story...
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Court freezes ABN Amro sale of LaSalle Bank to Bank of America

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A Dutch court rules that ABN Amro must seek shareholder approval before selling the Chicago-based LaSalle Bank for $21 billion to Bank of America. Full story...
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Firefighters battle Pender County blaze, arson suspected

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Firefighters battled another fire in Pender County Wednesday night and we've learned there may be an arsonist at work. Full story...
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Authorities investigating Brunswick County shooting

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A developing story from overnight in Brunswick County where the State Bureau of Investigation is looking into what we're told is a shooting. Full story...
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Move-over law now applies to boaters too

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It's the law when you're driving in your vehicle, now it's the law in your boat, too. If you see or hear law enforcement when you're on the water you must slow down and pull over. Full story...
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Report: Easley should do more to recruit businesses to North Carolina

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A state auditor's report says Governor Mike Easley should do more to help North Carolina attract new businesses. Full story...
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Asheville couple sentenced for producing child pornography

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A federal judge has given a North Carolina couple the maximum sentence for child pornography charges. Full story...
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Statewide smoking ban fails to clear N.C. House

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An attempt to ban smoking in many public areas across North Carolina narrowly failed in the House yesterday. Full story...
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Stars in the pro-am, stars in the Wachovia field

There's no shortage of stars at the Wachovia Championship that tees off this morning at the Quail Hollow course in Charlotte. Full story...

Researchers examine unknown parasite, threat to Eastern oysters

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Researchers have discovered a previously unknown parasite while looking into the mass death of Asian oysters in local waters. Full story...
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State hopes to add five vaccines to free program

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The state wants to add five vaccines to a free program for North Carolina children, including the meningitis and cervical cancer vaccines. Full story...
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