Archive - Dec 19, 2008

Insurance companies asked for a nearly 20 percent increase across the state. They settled for a slight four percent average hike statewide. However, homeowners in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender County will see nearly a thirty percent increase. Bladen and Columbus rates will go up twelve percent.

The story of Captain John Wesley O'Daniel Jr. began in Southport, and its there he chose to be remembered.

The National Auto Dealers Association is the voice of local auto dealers across the country. NADA chair Annette Sykora called today's action, “The first step toward restoring consumer confidence."

For the past few months, the Salvation Army has been collecting toy donations for needy families. Friday, all those donations were given out at the largest toy shop in the Port City.

Montalvo's body is scheduled to arrive in Mexico on Saturday. However, Sanchez's attorney Eric Altman said the funeral home in Mexico told him if they didn't receive almost $3,500 by 5:00 p.m. Friday, they wouldn't pick up the body from the airport.