Archive - Jul 2009

Now in its 13th season the Coastal Plain League is the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Featuring 14 teams, the league gives college players the chance to refine their skills with wooden bats during the summer months. Tuesday night they held their All-Star Game in Wilmington. Full story...

A judge says North Carolina must rehire an employee who was fired after he complained that the Division of Motor Vehicles might be giving drivers' licenses to illegal immigrants. Full story...

Three men have pleaded guilty to charges associated with operating a methamphetamine lab in a vacant North Carolina university dormitory room. Full story...

A consultant says too much money is being spent on administrators that get in the way of basic functions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Full story...

Senate Democrats are willing to go with a plan to raise nearly $1 billion in taxes to reach a North Carolina budget agreement with the House. Full story...

The healthcare reform debate made its way to the Port City Tuesday night. Wilmington residents interested in the issue attended a listening tour sponsored by the grassroots group, Organizing for America. Full story...

The City of Wilmington held its second public workshop Tuesday night about the future development of Wrightsville Avenue. The current plan for Wrightsville Avenue was adopted in 1990, but over the last 19 years the road has undergone several changes.

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An old state law could soon be history. If Governor Bev Perdue puts her stamp on it, the three-day waiting period to get into area bars and clubs would give way to an open door policy. The issue is being watched closely by the military. Full story...

There is an option for North Carolinians with pre-existing conditions looking for coverage. Inclusive Health is a state-subsidized program that offers coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, who don't have coverage from an employer, among other terms of eligibility. Full story...

When it comes to stocking inventory, many small businesses are at the mercy of larger wholesalers. But one local small business owner has taken matters into his own hands.

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Since its inception in 1964, the Marine Technology program has been a major part of Cape Fear Community College. Students board the research vessel Dan Moore for days and weeks at a time to train to be marine technicians. It's funding for that training that is in limbo. Full story...

The executive assistant to the Brunswick County Schools superintendent filed a formal grievance against her and the school board. Many speculate the grievance against Katie McGee was filed over a violation of policy or a personnel matter. Full story...

Come next month, veterans will have more resources to continue their education. The new GI Bill starts August 1. Experts anticipate an influx of veterans at area colleges and universities. Full story...

Adopting a child is one of the biggest decisions in a parents life. In Tuesday's Marino on Money, Ross Marino discusses several options and tells you what to expect financially. Full story...

Kids had the chance Tuesday to interact with sheriff's deputies out of uniform. The Safe Summer Program kicked off at Hugh MacRae Park. All week, deputies tag along with 50 kids to various activities. Full story...