Archive - Oct 3, 2008

Congress has passed the $700 billion financial industry rescue plan. President Bush wasted no time signing it into law. Full story...

The current state of the economy has banks tightening up their restrictions on issuing loans. This means it may be more difficult for you to get a loan, but do not give up there are other ways. Full story...

The Georgia-Pacific Lumber and Plywood Plant in Whiteville has announced it will be laying off 400 employees. The news is not good, and obviously has Whiteville residents concerned. Full story...

Many people may not know what their credit score is. Some do not have any credit at all. But as we have seen, in the American economy, credit makes the world go round. Full story...

The husband of a Fayetteville soldier found stabbed to death near her home has been arrested in connection to her death. Full story...

The newest Disabled American Veteran's van was dedicated at the Bruce Cavenaugh Superstore. It will be used to take disabled and sick veterans to their doctor’s appointments. Full story...

If you are looking to grow your library without shrinking your budget, the New Hanover County Library is holding a used book sale this weekend. Full story...

Congressman Mike McIntyre was one of the critics that said the final bill contained too many unnecessary ‘pork projects’. He released a statement after voting no on the rescue plan, stating the bill was unsatisfactory in four ways:

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A major topic of conversation during last week's groundbreaking for Screen Gems new mega sound stage was North Carolina’s film incentives. These incentives have been a big factor in the rebirth of the production business in our area, and they may be in for an overhaul. Full story...

Our Early Risers story today will go inside a Wilmington hotel to see what it is like to start cooking the eggs, long before the rooster crows. Full story...

Former Brunswick County Sheriff, Ronald Hewett, will be sentenced Monday in federal court on a felony charge of obstructing justice

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The vice presidential candidates were not the only political opponents debating last night. Candidates running for the 9th District State Senate seat, Democratic incumbent Julia Boseman and Republican challenger Michael Lee also squared off in Wilmington. Full story...

Calling in sick now and then is normal. But according to a British study, employees who take sick time for long periods more than once in three years are at higher risk of death than their co-workers who don't take a lot of sick leave. Full story...