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Archive - May 5, 2011Redistricting wars begin; public hearings held throughout stateSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 11:35pm.READ MORE: 
Well, it’s that time again. The war over redistricting has begun. Every ten years, new lines are drawn for the Tar Heel state's Senate and House districts. The Senate and House redistricting committees are holding public hearings across 36 different sites throughout the state. Folks were given a chance to voice their opinions to the committee about how they prefer to see those lines drawn.
Full story...ONLY ON 3 UPDATE: Group apologizes for trying to spay neutered catSubmitted by Asha Dave on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 11:00pm.READ MORE:
We told you yesterday about a woman whose cat was returned to her with half its ear missing and an incision in its stomach. Today, we talked to the group responsible about why it caught a tame cat and why it could not identify the gender.
Full story...Army finds no evidence of link in Fort Bragg infant deathsSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 10:14pm.READ MORE:
The U.S. Army has completed an investigation of 10 infant deaths at Fort Bragg without finding any
evidence of a common environmental link or of crimes.
Full story... » House budget has state set school layoff policySubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 5:18pm.READ MORE: Cops bike to DC to honor fallen officersSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 4:49pm.READ MORE:
Law Enforcement United is cycling to Washington, DC, to honor fallen officers. More than 20 officers are making the thousand-mile trek over a 10-day span. Four wilmington police officers are among the group.
Full story... » 'The Credit Doctor' pleads guiltySubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 4:40pm.READ MORE:
According to the Indictment, James Goddard submitted hundreds of false credit card and lines of credit
applications in the names of multiple individuals or businesses to various banks. Goddard called himself the Credit Doctor of
North Carolina and touted his specialized skills included obtaining credit for newly formed businesses as well as credit repair, charging a 15% fee on
each credit line he obtained.
Full story... » Jury finds Cary man guilty in wife's 2008 deathSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 4:12pm.READ MORE:
A Wake County jury has found a Cary man guilty of first-degree murder in the 2008 strangulation of his wife.
Full story... » Pender shelter dogs sparedSubmitted by Katie Harden on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 4:06pm.READ MORE:
It looks like a happy ending for the dogs at the Pender County Animal Shelter.
Full story... » PERDUE OP-ED: House budget a rotten apple for educatorsSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 3:39pm.READ MORE: Forced annexation changes heard in committeeSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 3:31pm.READ MORE:
A bill to strengthen the position of North Carolina landowners who don't want to be forced into a municipality against their will got tripped up as lawmakers work out details to help low-income neighborhoods that want to be annexed.
Full story... » State board makes changes to high school sportsSubmitted by Katie Harden on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 3:22pm.READ MORE:
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is reassessing its playbook. It has some new ideas for high school sports programs around the state. The NCHSAA board says it is making changes to raise money for school athletic programs and to look out for the safety of student athletes.
Full story...FIRST ON 3: Thomas guilty of four murdersSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 2:37pm.READ MORE:
A Columbus County jury has returned guilty verdict on four counts of first degree murder against Danny Thomas.
Full story...Worshipers join together on National Day of PrayerSubmitted by Asha Dave on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 2:32pm.READ MORE: I-140, I-40 ramp back open after semi flipsSubmitted by Ryan Franklin on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 2:27pm.READ MORE:
A flipped tractor-trailer tied up traffic from I-140 to I-40 in New Hanover County this morning. The truck was carrying a metal turbine weighing 58,000 pounds. It ended up in a ditch next to the overturned semi.
Full story... » B.J. Wright given options on bondSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 2:01pm.READ MORE: |
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