Archive - Nov 5, 2008

It was a smaller turnout than originally expected at many polling locations Tuesday. But the total number of voters in our area was record breaking.

Columbus County residents and candidates waiting for results last night got a bit fidgety as the night went on. It was because Columbus was the last county to report its early voting numbers, leaving a few tight races in limbo.

The Cape Fear Community College Bond Referendum was another issue voted on in the election Tuesday. The 164 million dollar bond will expand the college and add 3 new buildings, at a cost of 5 cents for every 100 dollars of assessed values for New Hanover County property owners.

Barack Obama's historic presidential victory is echoing throughout the black community. Here in our area, African-Americans young and old say he has achieved the ultimate title once thought impossible for a black man.

South Brunswick's Kenny White is this week's Chick-Fil-A High School Football Player of the Week.