Archive - Mar 5, 2012

Authorities in Caldwell County have issued an order for the arrest of Adam Baker to face pending charges, although he returned to Australia more than a month ago. Full story...

A crash between a car and a Wave transit bus slowed the drive home for some folks tonight. Full story...

It's not a happy time for Republicans seeking the White House. Ahead of Super Tuesday contests, they're being thrown on the defensive over birth control and comments by conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh and tripped up by subjects bearing little relation to Americans' everyday concerns. All the while, President Obama's ratings are climbing. Full story...

We've seen far too many reminders recently that severe weather can strike at any time. But even as lead times for tornado warnings have improved greatly, disasters still occur, both across the country and here at home. The problem is not that there's no warning, it's that people are not heeding or often times even hearing the warning, especially at night. Full story...

Criminals who run from flashing lights face more punishment than just spending time behind bars. The "Run and You're Done" law that went into effect in December, allows law enforcement to seize chase vehicles and sell them at auctions. All the money goes to the county school board. Full story...

Two men have been sentenced in the shooting death of a teenager at an Elizabethtown McDonald's in 2009. Full story...

The director of the National Hurricane Center expects the agency soon will be able to project storm positions a week ahead of time. Full story...

MTV's "Teen Mom 2" star Jenelle Evans was back in jail today. The reality star is no stranger to the spotlight or jail time, but this time, she may be taking the fall for her fans. Full story...

A moldy apartment has forced a Wilmington man to move. He claims the management company would not do anything about it. Full story...

A Wake County jury has found a Raleigh man guilty of beating his pregnant wife to death in 2006 and then establishing an elaborate alibi to cover his tracks. Full story...

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have place their franchise tag on former Hoggard High kicker Connor Barth. Barth will now be one of the top paid kickers in the NFL. The Wilmington resident set several Tampa Bay franchise records in 2011. Full story...

Eaton Elementary will reopen tomorrow after water damage forced it to close today. Students will be on a two-hour delay, according to New Hanover County Schools. Teachers and staff should report at normal times. Full story...

The Cape Fear Community College Chemical Technology Department invites the public to participate in an upcoming water testing project. Full story...

A North Carolina inmate has been charged with killing another prisoner. An autopsy report released Monday says 51-year-old Jimmy Griffin suffered trauma to his head during an assault, resulting in fatal bleeding and swelling in his brain. Full story...