Economy affecting local seniors
With prices on just about everything going up, things can be tough for seniors living on a fixed income.
Archives: 2008
Riding camp helps those with disabilities
The YMCA is trying out a new summer program. A camp aimed not only at having fun, but helping others, too.
Leland church hosting free health care event
A church in Leland has an opportunity for local families to save money.
Good news for some LA Weight Loss ex-members
A local weight loss center is offering discounts to clients stood up by neighboring LA Weight Loss.
GE holds hurricane expo
GE employees are better prepared for a hurricane, thanks to the company’s hurricane expo.
Local kids attend Safe Summer Camp
Some local kids are spending part of their summer learning about law enforcement.
Sunset Beach bridge closing
A heads up if you plan on traveling to or from Sunset Beach tonight.
A dozen to hospital from Charlotte grocery
Twelve people have been taken to the hospital in Charlotte after suffering apparent carbon monoxide poisoning in a downtown grocery store.
NC agriculture chief seeks calm on state peppers
State agriculture officials are trying to ease concerns about the safety of North Carolina peppers after federal health officials warned buyers to avoid fresh jalapenos.
NHC Board of Elections is gearing up for November
The November election is expected to draw a record number of voters. To make the voting process as smooth as possible, there will be more polling sites open for early voting, as well as more workers.
Beating the Heat – The Fun Way
The best way to beat the heat is to stay in air conditioning. The most obvious outdoor option is to head to the beach. That would be way too easy for the intrepid John Rendleman.
Update: Navassa Police Chief Suspended
Navassa’s Police Chief was suspended without pay Tuesday. He was arrested for drunk driving over the weekend in his patrol car. Troopers say Chief Ricky Thorpe’s blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit.
Some Navassa Residents are stunned and question their safety.
Southeastern Healthcare’s budget crisis continues
Southeastern Center for Mental Health budget crisis continues.
This time the State Department of Human Health services may be getting involved.
Wilmington holds meeting to discuss Third Street enhancements
Wilmington city planners want to know what you think about plans to improve a main road in downtown.
NHC Sheriff’s Department to unveil new helicopter
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to unveil its new chopper.
Topsail Beach re-nourishment project
Beach erosion is a problem that has no real permanent solution.
But, each year millions of dollars are spent on beach re-nourishment, which is no different in Topsail Beach.
Re-nourishment plan to help oyster population
Due to storm water runoff and disease, the oyster population is on the decline, but re-nourishment efforts are underway on that count too.
Navassa police chief arrested
Navassa’s chief was stopped over the weekend, allegedly driving drunk.
Missing Brunswick County girl
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating a missing teen.
Buddhists stage protest in downtown Charlotte
More than 50 Laotian Buddhists staged a demonstration in downtown Charlotte to protest the closing of their temple.
Authorities still search for person who left bomb
Police say a young adult male appears to be the person who left an explosive device outside a western North Carolina store.
NC DMV worker pleads guilty to embezzlement
A former worker has pleaded guilty to embezzling $100,000 from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles over a five-year period.
Community where murdered Fort Bragg soldier found holds memorial
Residents of Sneads Ferry came together Monday night to pay their respects to Holley Wimunc. She’s the Fort Bragg soldier whose charred remains were found buried in the area.
Tip leads to large heroin bust
Nearly $100,000 worth of drugs is off the street tonight.
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s department says this is its largest heroin bust to date.