Archive - Jan 10, 2013

For some people, it takes them years to find their true passion life. That's not the case for Britt Harrison. The 24-year-old finds her joy in painting unique works of art. Among the nature in the backyard of the beach home where Harrison lives, one will find brush strokes and a young woman full of artistic expression. Full story...

Authorities in Mount Holly have arrested a 26-year-old woman and accused her of shooting at random passing vehicles. Ashley Nicole Hunsucker of Stanley was taken into custody after a motorist called 911 and reported that a woman was shooting at vehicles on Belmont-Mount Holly Road. Full story...

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory's administration has moved quickly to name a new leader of the state's huge Medicaid program. Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Aldona Wos (vosh) announced Thursday that Carol Steckel with the Louisiana state health and hospitals department is the new director of the Division of Medical Assistance. She's replacing Mike Watson, who retired last week as Gov. Beverly Perdue's administration ended. Full story...

It was giveback night at Nichola's Italian Restaurant tonight with proceeds benefiting the Good Shepherd Center. Full story...

In Kitchen Cops we have some low performers. We start at the China Buffet 3606 Market Street in Wilmington. Inspectors found: Live roaches. Full story...

Do you have a cause that you'd love to give to, but just aren't sure if you can afford it? Certified financial planner Ross Marino has some tips on how to give on a budget. Full story...

Cape Fear Community College hosted an open forum today in memory of Josh Proutey. The forum allowed students and faculty to remember and honor Proutey. The college also provided counseling with those grieving the loss of a fellow student. Full story...

When productions from all over the country descend on Wilmington to film, they need more than just beautiful locations to shoot. That's a need the Wilmington Regional Film Commission is looking to fill with its new Support Services Directory. Full story...

A panel says North Carolina legislators and Gov. Pat McCrory should look at ways to curb prescription drug abuse so deaths among youths can be prevented. Full story...

An Army soldier based at Fort Bragg is heading to prison for stealing bundles of cash while on deployment to Afghanistan. Full story...

Cabinet secretaries in North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory's administration are getting salary bumps thanks to latitude from the Legislature. Full story...

Pat McCrory has been North Carolina's governor for almost a week, but the celebrations are hardly over. Full story...

North Carolina's state school board is setting ground rules for education entrepreneurs who want to offer online-only classes to public school students whose parents opt out of existing classrooms. Full story...

The Connecticut school massacre is leading North Carolina's school board to look again at steps aimed at keeping safe 1.5 million public school students and more than 100,000 educators. Full story...

The North Carolina Azalea Festival is looking for a tagline to describe the event, and you can help pick a winner. Full story...