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Archive - Feb 7, 2008

Boy donates hair to Locks of Love

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After three years of being confused for a girl, Skyler finally grew the ten inches of hair he needed to donate. Full story...
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Officials discuss 5 heroin deaths

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videoThose in the know met today to discuss the problem of heroin in our area. So far five people have died from the drug since early December. Full story...
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Cape Fear 2020: Senior Health

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videoThe population is booming all across the cape fear region. Many of those newcomers include people who come here to retire. In today's Cape Fear 2020 report we take a closer look at how the aging population will be served in the years to come and on the future of local senior services and housing. Full story...
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Governments doing little to prevent tobacco-related deaths

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A new report from the world health organization finds that governments around the globe are doing little to prevent the millions of tobacco-related deaths that occur each year. Full story...
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Port City Java ranks in top 50 franchises

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Look out Starbucks, a local coffee franchise is offering some strong competition. Full story...
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Two NC-based paratroopers killed in Iraq in explosion

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Two paratroopers based in North Carolina have died from wounds they suffered in an explosion in Iraq. Full story...
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Report: N.C. high school dropout rate increases in 2006-07

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The number of North Carolina high school students who dropped out during the 2006-2007 school year was the highest in seven years. Full story...
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Two GOP governor candidates release health care plans

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Two Republican candidates for governor released their health care platforms just hours before a scheduled television debate on the topic. Full story...
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Romney suspends his campaign

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Mitt Romney is putting a stop to his presidential campaign -- saying he's doing so for the sake of his party and his country. Full story...
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Audit: DOT wasted $152.4 million in construction overruns

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State auditors say the Transportation Department is wasting millions of dollars and doesn't know how to assess its problems. Full story...
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A vote that counts? NC presidential primary might be meaningful

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There's a remote chance that North Carolina's presidential primary in May might become more than an afterthought in national politics. Full story...
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Drought persists; half of N.C. still under 'exceptional' conditions

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About half of North Carolina remains under exceptional drought conditions. Full story...
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Neighbors oppose plan to build 3 wind turbines in coastal N.C.

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A couple that wants to build three electricity-generating wind turbines in rural North Carolina is facing opposition from neighbors. Full story...
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Third powder-filled package sent to Rocky Mount school

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School officials in Nash County can only open mail after students go home for the day because of three powder-filled packages recently sent to area schools. Full story...
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Owners walking away from homes

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With mortgage payments through the roof and house prices dropping, some homeowners are simply walking away from their homes. Full story...
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