Buying in bulk to save money
Between the price of gas, and groceries, stocking up the fridge or getting to and from work is beginning to cost a pretty penny.
Archives: 2008
Importance of internships in finding jobs
A lot of reports out lately have highlighted just how tough it can be to find a job.
This is proving especially true among recent graduates.
Digital converter box donations today at senior center
September 8th is fast approaching, and for Wilmington residents, that means the digital TV switch.
Today, companies that make the converter boxes donated some to the senior center here in Wilmington.
Storm water compromise reached
After much debate, a compromise has finally been reached about the storm water runoff problem in coastal North Carolina.
More power given to NC governors to handle droughts
Lawmakers are answering Governor Easley‘s call to give him more executive power to respond to a drought.
Big updates being made to ncfilm.com
While the Screen Actors Guild might be in a stalemate, North Carolina is not standing still when it comes to promoting its film industry.
Update: New details in case of remains found off Carolina Beach Road
Police have new leads today generated by our story last night on the investigation surrounding human remains found off of Carolina Beach Road.
New mobile crisis unit
A new mobile crisis unit is helping emergency responders keep our area safe.
Butterfly exhibit at Airlie Gardens starts in August
Butterflies will soon be fluttering by at airline gardens.
Father of Marine accused of murder says his son is innocent
The father of a Camp Lejeune Marine accused of murder says his son is innocent.
83-year-old state employee sues to regain job
An 83-year-old part-time worker at John Umstead Hospital in Butner is suing to regain her job.
10 NC Starbucks stores to close
Starbucks’ search for a quick fix will make it harder for some of its North Carolina customers to get theirs.
Slain NC woman’s family ask killer to come forward
The family a North Carolina mother found slain near her suburban home says the culprit should speak up if the person has “a shred of decency.”
Whatever happened to balanced coverage?
Moments before I began writing this, Good Morning America's Robin Roberts began the ABC broadcast by saying the network has team coverage of Barack Obama's trip to Europe and the M
Update: GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy wants to bring Uranium enrichment plant to Wilmington
The uranium plant was the topic of many questions and concerns Thursday night at UNCW. Right now, GE gets enriched uranium from outside companies. The company wants to enrich its own uranium. The plant would bring plenty of jobs and environmental concerns.
Update on Carolina Beach lifeguard injured by boater
Nearly two weeks ago, a Carolina Beach lifeguard had to be hospitalized, after being hit by a boat.
Today, Daniel Anderson is watching this year’s lifeguard competition from the sidelines.
NC offshore oil drilling proposal
Earlier this week, President Bush lifted the executive ban on offshore oil drilling.
This was a way for President Bush to speed the process along.
Wilmington man sentenced in death of UNCW student
A Wilmington man has been sentenced to up to five years in prison in the death of UNCW student Annie McLeod.
GE looks to bring uranium enrichment to Wilmington
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy wants to bring a uranium enrichment plant to Wilmington.
Right now, GE gets enriched uranium from outside companies.
New athletic center at Brunswick Community College
Some big upgrades are in the works at Brunswick Community College.
New details in case of remains found off Carolina Beach Road
Police searched a home, car, and storage unit of a New Hanover County man while looking for evidence in the case of human remains found off of Carolina Beach Road.
Annexation moratorium bill still stalled in Senate
The house overwhelmingly passed the bill (earlier this month), but it’s been stuck in the senate rules committee ever since because of a technicality.
Lawmakers approve new boat towing rules
Lawmakers are ignoring a veto threat from Gov. Mike Easley and sending him a plan that would ease the state’s restrictions on boat towing.
Family of slain jogger gets custody of children
The family of a Cary woman found slain at a construction site now has custody of her two young daughters, after filing an emergency petition to take the children from her husband.