Archive - Aug 11, 2011

Let the bidding begin! Call it a new trend in grocery shopping. Kurt and Missy Hefner travel the state auctioning off discount products to folks looking for a good deal. Full story...

Steven Alfano has had five kids removed from him by the New Hanover County Department of Social Services in the past few months. Full story...

That was fast, food inspectors in Brunswick County reinspected the Isles Restaurant in Ocean Isle Beach today. Full story...

While Mr. Cape’s decision to end his own life is certainly a tragic outcome, no criminal laws were violated by officers in connection with his death. Full story...

New Hanover County Commissioner Rick Catlin may have put his foot in his mouth this morning during a radio show. On the Big Talker FM this morning Catlin said just like the federal government Standard & Poor's had downgraded the county's credit rating to AA+. Full story...

A plan has been agreed upon for Brett to remain a part of the team that would also comply with North Carolina High School Athletic Association regulations. It will allow him to participate actively and give him the opportunity to feel as a part of his team. He will still be allowed to lead his team on the field and participate in pre and post-game activities. Full story...

The New Hanover County Board of Elections sent out 2,032 letters to affected property owners. The board is now reviewing the petitions it's gotten back so far.s gotten back so far. Full story...

The male victim, age 25, admitted that he called the suspect and met him in the wooded area behind the shopping center to buy marijuana. Instead, the suspect pointed a small handgun at the victim and robbed him. Full story...

In Kitchen Cops for 8/11/2011 a low report from Brunswick County. Full story...

Soon hundreds of brave men and women overseas will receive a little piece of home. It's all made possible by members of the community, who donated and volunteered their time to send Packages from Home. Full story...

There's no need to go to trial to resolve a civil suit stemming from a death in the New Hanover County Jail back in 2003. County Attorney Wanda Copley says a deal has been reached between the family of Gary Rummer and the county's insurer. Full story...

The lawyer for a San Francisco woman charged with breaking into the hotel room of "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek says his client is a prostitute, not a thief. Full story...

The new face of a Connecticut woman who was mauled by a chimpanzee two years ago has been revealed for the first time in photos showing a startling transformation. Full story...

The head of North Carolina's public safety agency is getting more responsibilities for the same salary. Gov. Bev Perdue announced Thursday that Reuben Young will be secretary of the newly restructured Department of Public Safety. Full story...

Four of the military personnel killed when a helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan had ties to North Carolina. Full story...