Archive - Sep 12, 2007

Middle school students will be the target of an anti-drinking campaign that teaches them to understand how advertising affects their decision-making. Full story...

Here at NewsChannel 3 we get a lot of calls from folks who have been ripped off. Many of these viewers could probably resolve their problems in small claims court, but they may not know how. Full story...

Some preschoolers in New Hanover County who ride the bus to school are making a pit stop on their way that some parents say they didn't know about. This year the Board of Transportation is having preschoolers and year round elementary students ride together to save money. But some parents say they weren't aware their young children had to make a bus change on the way to school. Full story...

New research has encouraging news for women who use birth control pills. Birth control pills work by altering a woman's natural hormone cycle, and for years doctors have wondered whether these biological changes could affect women's cancer risk. Full story...

This Friday Brunswick Community College will start a new program called "BILL" -- the Brunswick Institute of Lifelong Learning. It's a unique way for people to continue learning beyond a formal classroom setting. Full story...

More improvements are on the way at Wilmington International Airport. Congressman Mike McIntyre presented a check to the airport for almost $2.5 million Wednesday. Full story...

One day after remembering 9/11 comes good news about security for our ports. The Port of Morehead City Wednesday received $1.48 million of federal money. Full story...

Nobody is being charged for a bridge-versus-boat accident at the Wrightsville Beach draw bridge Monday. Full story...

The head of Mattel apologized today for his company's massive recalls of tainted and defective toys. He spoke at a hearing on Capitol Hill as lawmakers look for ways to protect vulnerable children. Full story...

The graying of America extends to the work force. More and more Americans are finding reasons to spend their golden years on the job. Sol Taylor is twice the age of most people in his realty office. At 76 the former biology professor works four-ten hours a day. Full story...

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington was the site for a rather weighty summit on education Wednesday -- a summit that included the public. Full story...

A popular way to bask in the shade has been banned in ocean isle beach. The town's five commissioners voted unanimously to ban cabanas from the seven-mile strand of beach. Full story...

Belville Elementary will be getting eight additional classrooms by August 2008. The school board voted unanimously in favor of the new classrooms as well as site improvements. Full story...

Authorities say 10 students were injured after their school bus collided with two vehicles in Gastonia. Full story...

Three people are safe today after being rescued from their disabled 53-foot sailboat off the Carolina coast. Full story...