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Archive - Jan 13, 2009

West Bladen student shot and killed after basketball game Monday night

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Nineteen-year-old Jahkee Sledge of Clarkton was shot in the torso at McDonald's after a high school basketball game. He was transported to Bladen County hospital, where he died. Full story...
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Golfers looking for affordable options

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videoThe economy is keeping area golfers close to home, and driving some out of private clubs and onto public fairways. Full story...
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Internet alcohol sales too easy for minors?

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videoMinors trying to purchase alcohol at retail stores is nothing new. But buying it over the internet? That's something a little different, and perhaps a lot easier to get away with. Full story...
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Two local schools are raising money for cancer research

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This year, two quilters collected donated fabrics from the community to create a red, white, and blue quilt. Full story...
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May soon be against the law to use your cell phone in the car

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If you talk on a cell phone while you drive, a government watchdog group says you are being driven to distraction. Full story...
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New basketball court in Carolina Beach causing some hoop-la

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videoCarolina Beach resident Paul Feldman feels during these tough economic times, the $20,000 budgeted for the basketball court should be spent on a senior center, a new library or something to stimulate the local economy. Full story...
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Scammers using creative techniques to get your information

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Scammers continue to get more creative when it comes to trying to steal your identity. A popular way to try and steal personal information is through e-mail phishing. Full story...
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Groups want custody of starving NC horses

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Two animal rights groups and an animal cruelty investigator are asking for permanent custody of seven horses found starving in a North Carolina pasture. Full story...
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NC city wants law to take over dilapidated homes

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The city of Winston-Salem is asking legislators for a proposed law allowing officials to renovate dilapidated homes for needy residents. Full story...
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Regulators: Tighten NC metro air quality rules

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Although air quality has improved in much of North Carolina, regulators say unhealthy ozone levels may result in tighter federal regulations for metropolitan areas. Full story...
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High Point hospital cutting 51 positions

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Tough economic conditions have forced a North Carolina hospital to close a health care unit and eliminate 51 positions. Full story...
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NC county school board: Layoffs are possible

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A North Carolina school board said teacher layoffs are a real possibility if the economy continues to decline. Full story...
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Court delayed for parents of NC teen tied to tree

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A judge has delayed the court hearing for a couple facing murder charges after their 13-year-old son died when he was left tied to a tree. Full story...
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NC lawmakers to speak on economic stimulus package

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Three House lawmakers from North Carolina are speaking to the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce about the economic stimulus package taking shape in Washington. Full story...
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12-year-old alerts residents of house fire

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A 12-year-old boy walking to lunch is being called a hero for saving the lives of six people when he saw smoking coming from their northwest Charlotte home. Full story...
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