Archive - Jun 11, 2008

For band students summer can sometimes mean "band camp", but elite band students have the option of tryng out for drum and bugle corps. There are 25 top level drum corps across the country. One of the better ones is based at Jacksonville State University in Alabama. They call themselves "The Spirit" and this summer a 16 year year old North Brunswick High School student will be performing on the field with them. John Rendleman has our report. Full story...

The AQUATIC SAFARIS I was 22 miles off shore when it started taking on water Wednesday afternoon. Full story...

Residents concerned about traffic congestion around the proposed international port terminal in Brunswick County will have their say when it comes to new roads. Full story...

The rapidly rising cost of gas has made hybrids hot. The combination gas and electric powered cars are in demand. Full story...

Some experts say sand re-nourishment may not be the solution to beach erosion on North Topsail Island.

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John Freeman was paralyzed in the hospital at the time someone got a speeding ticket in his name in Granville County. Full story...

Almost a year ago, a man drove his boat into the Figure Eight Island Bridge damaging the bridge, and injuring several of his passengers. Full story...

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Brunswick County's Health Department is taking steps to fight the disease in our area. Full story...

Authorities have resumed their search for a marina worker missing after a party boat exploded at Lake Norman. Full story...

The two major candidates for governor of North Carolina say they've agreed to hold five debates leading up to Election Day. Full story...

The autopsy report on the slain student body president at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will be released at the end of June. Full story...

Wilmington police have arrested a Wilmington man in connection with robbing a Bank of America Tuesday afternoon. Full story...

Angry parents in Duplin County are ready to take action against the county school board. Full story...

Tight economic times mean more belt tightening across the board, and that includes adjusting your eating habits. Fewer people in our area are spending lunch breaks eating out. Full story...