Archive - May 2, 2008

The presidential primaries aren't until Tuesday, but many New Hanover County residents aren't waiting to get out their vote. UNCW junior Patrick Williams is voting early. He said, "I'm trying to get it out of the way, less hassle right now, it's just more convenient for me."

"Going Green" is a hot phrase these days. It means being environmentally friendly by recycling, reducing and reusing. But it also means doing things like saving water and saving energy. Going green isn't just good for the environment; it's good for your wallet, too. For more information visit http://aboveandbeyondenergy.com/.

This submarine, of course, is not the first vessel named North Carolina. The last ship to bear that name sits just up river from here. But there were others before it.