Archive - Sep 13, 2007

Thursday, The United Way annouced UNC-W Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo as the campaign chair. Dipaolo accepted more than one million dollars in donations all coming from local companies. Full story...

A recent survey shows an alarming number of New Hanover County middle and high school students are engaging in risky behavior like violence, drug use, and even sexual activity. Full story...

Some parents say their preschoolers who have to make bus changes to get to school are not being watched as closely as they should be. Full story...

Local law enforcement officials say a majority of identity thefts in this area are a result of "dumpster diving." All someone needs to steal your identity is a few numbers, often printed on documents you'd ordinarily trash. Full story...

New Hanover County deputies have uncovered a number of stores around the area selling counterfeit goods. Four stores have been busted so far. Authorities say they were selling everything from phony Nikes to boot leg CD's and DVD's. Full story...

Governor Easley says today that North Carolinians should voluntarily conserve water to avoid mandatory restrictions in the future. Full story...

A Wilmington man says it's city water that's leaking into his yard, and it's making a big mess. What has him so upset is that this is not the first time water has drained onto his property. Full story...

From hitting the water, to kicking back with a glass of wine, there's plenty to do this weekend in our area. Full story...

Sometimes you are better off with what you already have. That was the case for the Pizza Hut on Oleander Drive during a recent re-inspection. For starters, the inspector counted off four points because there were flies in the kitchen and dining room and roaches in the kitchen. Five points off because chicken and sausage in the cooler were above the 45-degree maximum. Full story...