Archive - Sep 3, 2012

Six people are recovering from gunshots and other injuries after an early morning dispute led to a violent crash and flying bullets. Full story...

Henderson County fire officials say a Bat Cave woman and her friend narrowly escaped serious injury when they left a burning trailer before it exploded. Full story...

A gathering by the river in downtown Wilmington drew a crowd, it was Phoenix Employment Ministries Labor Day Luminaries. An event to highlight the work at Phoenix to assist those in need with employment services. Full story...

On Monday night we checked in with UNC head football coach Larry Fedora. His Tar Heel squad is just five days away from their ACC opener... We also checked out reaction in Raleigh to the Wolfpack's recent setback on the gridiron.... Plus Wilmington's Jay Ross is about to put on an NFL uniform again. Full story...

An afternoon thunderstorm left a rainbow over uptown Charlotte Monday, but the Democratic National Convention is sure to bring more storms of its own. As Democrats gather to celebrate Barack Obama, the political gamesmanship is underway, especially as both parties battle for this battleground state. Full story...

Jay Ross is back. Just one week after being cut by the Buffalo Bills the Wilmington resident received the news he was hoping for. The Buffalo Bills want the New Hanover High graduate back. Ross is expected to sign with Buffalo Tuesday. Full story...

The Topsail Island businesses have had consecutive down years since the 2008 recession but business owners may now have more to smile about than the sunshine. Full story...

It was a Labor Day unlike any other in Charlotte. With the Queen City at the center of the political world this week, thousands of people filled the streets of Uptown Charlotte for a special celebration. Meanwhile, the politicking is well underway. Full story...

Tourism dollars can make or break a business at the beach. One Oak Island man took a risk and opened a restaurant in the heart of the recession. Thanks to a busy summer, that risk paid off. He's not the only one seeing dollar signs. Full story...

"No Easy Day," the controversial book by a former U.S. Navy SEAL and StarNews editor about the commando raid that killed Osama bin Laden, has stormed to the top of U.S. book sales on online retailer Amazon.com. Full story...

The Hammerheads will play the Charleston Battery for the 2012 USL PRO Championship title on Saturday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, SC. The Wilmington Hammerheads organization is encouraging all fans to make the trip to Charleston in support of the team, if possible. Full story...

The U.S. national average for gas prices has beaten another record: highest average ever on Labor Day. The previous record, $3.69/gal in 2008, has been toppled, much to the chagrin of millions of travelling motorists this weekend. Full story...

In the race for North Carolina governor, Republican former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory is currently running far ahead of incumbent Democratic Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton. Full story...

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney holds a lead over President Barack Obama in the battleground state of North Carolina as the incumbent president’s party comes to Charlotte this week for the Democratic National Convention, according to the latest Elon University Poll conducted in partnership with The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer. Full story...