Archive - Jul 18, 2008

New Hanover County has more than 300 hundred kids in foster care with only about 100 foster parents. The numbers are equally daunting across our region. Some say there's a stigma that children in foster care are troubled kids. I spoke with a Columbus County mother who adopted 3 foster children. she wants that negative perception to stop. Full story...

Last night we told you about a local weight loss franchise that closed without warning. Turns out it is not the only branch in the region to abruptly shut down. A branch in Jacksonville also closed this past week. Full story...

Between the price of gas, and groceries, stocking up the fridge or getting to and from work is beginning to cost a pretty penny. Full story...

A lot of reports out lately have highlighted just how tough it can be to find a job. This is proving especially true among recent graduates. Full story...

September 8th is fast approaching, and for Wilmington residents, that means the digital TV switch. Today, companies that make the converter boxes donated some to the senior center here in Wilmington. Full story...

After much debate, a compromise has finally been reached about the storm water runoff problem in coastal North Carolina. Full story...

Lawmakers are answering Governor Easley's call to give him more executive power to respond to a drought. Full story...

While the Screen Actors Guild might be in a stalemate, North Carolina is not standing still when it comes to promoting its film industry. Full story...

Police have new leads today generated by our story last night on the investigation surrounding human remains found off of Carolina Beach Road. Full story...

A new mobile crisis unit is helping emergency responders keep our area safe. Full story...

Butterflies will soon be fluttering by at airline gardens. Full story...