Archive - Aug 16, 2007

A group of opponents of the war in Iraq, including some members of the political action group MoveOn.org, expressed their concerns Thursday. Full story...

The state of North Carolina is suing a local mayor for hundreds of thousands of dollars. But is he responsible? Oak Island Mayor John Vereen is being sued by the Department of Transportation for an alleged crime committed by one of his former employees. The Department of Transportation says Vereen should reimburse the state more than $380,000. Full story...

Doctors have found a new way to help predict a prognosis for men with prostate cancer. A new study published in "cancer research" magazine reveals the results of efforts of Mayo Clinic researchers. Full story...

A fire at a Wrightsville Beach apartment house has left a number of people homeless. Investigators say a pot of cigarette butts ignited on the third floor deck. The fire quickly spread to the vinyl siding of the house. Full story...

Keith Rhodes is a very busy man, and it can be a challenge to catch him. We went behind the scenes in downtown Wilmington to find out why he earns rave reviews, awards and loyalty. Chef and owner of Catch Keith Rhodes has so much on his plate, he practically meets himself coming and going. Full story...

Some 160 families showed up at Wrightsville Beach Thursday morning so kids with autism could learn how to catch a wave. Full story...

It's another downward session on Wall Street. Stocks are continuing their plunge for a sixth straight session, with the Dow industrials registering the third consecutive triple-digit loss. Full story...

Local nursing home representatives and those competing to build nursing homes in New Hanover County had five minutes a piece to persuade decision-makers as to why they deserve space for more residents. Full story...

Brunswick county residents could soon be hit with another tax. County commissioners are considering putting a land transfer tax on the November ballot. Full story...

Our rash of gun violence continues. A teenager is under arrest after firing shots into an occupied vehicle in Wilmington. Full story...

Three first-place winners were announced recently from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Best Dish in NC competition, and two of those three were from Wilmington. Catch, known for its signature seafood dishes, won in the category of Casual Dining, while Deluxe, known around town for its eclectic menu and its celebrity guest list, won in the category of Fine Dining. Full story...

A 16-year-old girl who married her 40-year-old former teacher can't get her toys back from her parents. A judge says Windy Wuchae cannot force her parents to return her Beanie Baby collection, PlayStation and other items. Full story...

There's only one low performer in this week's kitchen cops report. Full story...

North Carolina's Transportation Department has sued the Oak Island Mayor and a former employee at his license plate office as it tries to recover funds the employee is charged with embezzling. Full story...

Authorities are trying to determine if charges should be filed after exposed human bones were found in a cemetery just outside Charlotte. Full story...