Archives: 2008
Electronic monitoring systems for abusers
Tarica Pulliam’s death is an unfortunate example of a domestic violence case that ended in death.
The district attorney’s office, and New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department are now looking at how they can keep domestic violence victims, safe.
Oak Island attorney issues statement on allegations
Oak Island’s town attorney has issued a statement regarding allegations of sexual harassment in the town’s police department.
Update on shocking water bills
Imagine going to your mailbox to find a $3,000 water bill. It has happened to some New Hanover County residents.
Leland residents voicing concern over group home
Some Leland residents are voicing their concerns about the possibility of a group home moving in to their neighborhood.
Differing views on school uniforms
It is that time of year again. Parents and students are shopping for all those back-to-school necessities. But, while some will be shopping for the latest fashions, others will keep it simple, with school uniforms.
Animal shelters busier due to economy
We have been talking a lot about the affects of the tough economic times.
For some, tight times are even making an impact on the family pet.
Large crowd turns out for funeral of slain deputy
It has been five days since New Hanover County detention officer Tarica Pulliam was gunned down outside her home.
Today, her friends, family, and fellow law enforcement officers gathered to say goodbye.
Training for caregivers whose loved ones have cancer
The American Cancer Society is helping caregivers cope with taking care of a sick loved one.
Public meeting on Kure Beach boardwalk proposal
A meeting will be held at Kure Beach Town Hall tonight to discuss extending the ocean front boardwalk.
Prosecutors to seek death penalty in student president murder
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a man charged in the shooting death of former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student body president Eve Carson.
Feds say proposed biohazard lab in NC had wide support
A federal agency’s report last year rated a North Carolina site as an excellent place for a proposed biohazard lab because of strong support, but that was before local
governments and a congressman voiced their opposition.
NC GOP holds 3 election headquarters openings
North Carolina’s Grand Old Party is celebrating several grand openings in three cities, starting in Winston-Salem.
NC community college board to discuss immigrants
Hispanic leaders say they’re excitedthat North Carolina community college officials will discuss this week whether to admit illegal immigrants to degree programs.
$3,353.26 Water Bill
There are water woes in New Hanover County. The newly created Cape Fear Public Utility Authority was an effort to make water and sewer service less complicated, but an issue leaves some residents confused and upset with their first bill.
Boardwalk proposal makes waves in Kure Beach
Town officials have been trying to build a walkway along the busy stretch of Atlantic Avenue for the past three years. They’re saying an elevated walkway–about ten inches off the ground–is the best option.
Locally Built Boat Known Across the Country
The Simmons Sea Skiff is a classic type of wooden boat known though out the world.
What might not be as widely understood is that it was originally made in Wilmington.