Archive - Aug 5, 2009

The much-delayed state budget is ready for the Governor's signature. After weeks of going back and forth, the House and Senate cast their final votes. Governor Perdue says she will approve the budget by the end of the week. Full story...

When a person posts on Twitter, they probably expect it to be read by other Twitter subscribers. But a new trend is popping up in which other media outlets are re-posting their 'tweets'. Full story...

Senator Soles has a rocky relationship with many of his clients, as proven by dozens of police reports, just in the last year.

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Mothers-to-be in the Cape Fear region are asking where their midwives are. Women who used the two certified nurse midwives at Carolina OB/GYN were surprised to recently find out the midwife service there is no longer available. Full story...

In today's Troubleshooters Report, how to get a disputed charge resolved with your credit card company. Robert Pfeffer thought he went through the proper channels to dispute a charge from a home warranty company, but the credit card company wouldn't budge. Full story...

Cape Fear Community College can rest a little easier. The state has included funding for the Marine Technology offshore training program in the new budget. Full story...

One part of the state budget that will inevitably affect everyone is the one percent sales tax increase. That hike may seem insignificant to some, but even a dime here and there can add up.

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One sector that may be getting some good news is the Department of Corrections Probation and Parole. After struggling for some time to keep up with increasing case loads, probation officers may catch a break. Full story...

Some young Brunswick County girls are getting a head start learning about the importance of exercise and a healthy lifestyle. The Brunswick Community College Fitness for Fun Girls Camp teaches eight ...

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Maintaining good credit is important, but first you have to establish it. Financial planner Ross Marino has some tips in today's Marino on Money. Full story...

Despite the economic downturn, people still seem inclined to give to their alma mater. That is the case for UNC Wilmington. Full story...

The decision of North Carolina-based grocer Harris Teeter to switch to a different brand of full-service deli products has upset the ousted business. Full story...

The city of Charlotte has reached an out-of-court settlement with the family of a 17-year-old grocery store employee who died after being shocked with a Taser. Full story...

A North Carolina judge has reduced the bond amount for a 19-year-old man charged with killing a Duke University graduate student last year. Full story...

The powerful head of the North Carolina Senate is turning his attention to the insurance woes of his neighbors now that the state budget is in hand. Full story...