Archive - Feb 11, 2009

Deputies have called it a brutal murder, and on Wednesday search warrants revealed some gruesome information about the deaths of Jim and Laura Gallagher. The search warrant indicates bloody knives, and a hammer were taken from the crime scene, as evidence. Full story...

The Wilmington Police Department has solved two murder cases that have been under investigation for years. James Daughtie has been charged with the murder of Vicky Robbins Brendle after additional witnesses came forward. Also, police said DNA tests confirm Sarah Bailey stabbed Buren Borneman in the head with a screwdriver in his home during a robbery. Full story...

Pender County Highway Patrol has charged seventy-one-year old Amon Hall with felony hit-and-run and a misdemeanor for failing to file an accident report after the accident. Highway patrol said Hall hit Kornegay then drove off, but later returned to the scene. Full story...

A boat caught on rocks near Bird Island radioed for help around 2:00 a.m. There were four passengers on board, including a woman eight months pregnant. Full story...

A virus has swept through a New Hanover County nursing home, sickening about 100 people. The facility discouraged visitors, as to not spread the sickness. Full story...

A rather unusual event took place in downtown Wilmington on Wednesday… a beam signing. Local leaders gathered at the new convention center construction site to put pen to iron as the controversial project rises from the ground. Full story...

This is a tense week for employees at Corning, Inc. in Wilmington. A Corning spokesperson confirmed that the company will announce layoffs this week. Full story...

ILM will use the money to improve the airport ramp; the area planes use to load and unload passengers. Full story...

The internet is revolutionizing the dating scene from the traditional dinner and drinks to couch and keyboard. This offers singles many more options, but also poses many more risks. Full story...

A band called Hello Revolution fired up students and teachers. The band is a part of the Young American Showcase, a Florida-based production company that works to motivate students. Full story...

A recent coat drive coordinated by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office was a huge success. "Coats for Kids" has collected over five hundred coats that are ready to be distributed to children in need. Full story...

Local Congressman Mike McIntyre has been unanimously selected as the vice chairman of the Armed Services Terrorism Subcommittee. McIntyre will be in a key position to work on national defense issues in the global war on terrorism. Full story...

Florists do not usually work extremely early in the morning, but wait until the holiday of love comes around. That's when their hours become thorny. Full story...

Demand for prison cells in North Carolina is growing more quickly than the supply, but officials say there isn't enough time or money to build more space. Full story...

Authorities are investigating a shooting on a school bus that injured a middle school student in eastern North Carolina. Full story...