Update on Southeastern Center controversy
The Southeastern Center for Mental Health is at the center of controversy in the state legislature.
Archives: 2008
Cape Fear Pride 2008 – Holden Beach
It’s day two of our Cape Fear Pride series.
Tonight, we’re experiencing the charm of a southern Brunswick County beach town.
CFCC moves closer to Surf City branch
Cape Fear Community College is a step closer to expanding into Surf City.
New laws go into effect today
It is the first of July, and that typically means new state laws go into effect.
One new law helps victims of domestic violence better protect themselves.
Traffic patterns for July 4 celebration in downtown Wilmington
Huge crowds are expected at Friday’s firework show in downtown Wilmington.
Army Corps holds public meeting regarding Titan plant tonight
Members of the public have a chance to voice their opinions tonight over the much-debated topic of bringing a Titan cement plant to New Hanover County.
Gas leak at Ashley High School
Ashley high school had to be evacuated this morning after a construction crew hit a nearby gas line.
State house says ‘No’ to forced annexation
The State House has said ‘no’ to forced annexation.
This comes as welcome news to residents in Monkey Junction who are fighting Wilmington’s attempts to annex them.
New immunization rules for students
New Hanover County Schools released information today regarding rule changes for student vaccinations.
North Carolina’s lawmakers have made several changes to the rules regarding vaccination of school-aged children, including college students.
Driver’s license issuance changes begin Tuesday
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles has a new method to issue driver’s licenses as a way to stop fraud and identity theft.
NC fireworks restrictions mean tiny booms
The booms on the Fourth of July won’t be any bigger this year in North Carolina.
3 NC-based soldiers killed in Afghanistan accident
The Army says three North Carolina-based Special Forces soldiers have died in Afghanistan when their vehicle rolled into a river and they drowned.
NC auto insurance rates may increase
State officials and insurance leaders met in Raleigh to decide what the new rate should be.
The auto insurance industry wants car insurance rates to go up by 13 percent.
Musicians sing the blues over gas prices
Traveling Musicians feel pinch at the pump.
New federal budget does not include dredging
Fishing, charter and diving boat operators in Carolina Beach know how important it is to have navigable inlets.
Arrests made in Carolina Beach car break-ins
More than two dozen cars have been broken into over the past two weeks. Eleven last night alone in a series of burglaries in Carolina Beach.
Emergency alerts for the deaf
Imagine it is the middle of the night, you hear the thunder and the wind against your windows. Suddenly your weather alert radio sounds the alarm – There is severe weather on the way.
Cape Fear Pride 2008 – Burgaw
Today kicks off two weeks of Cape Fear Pride.
Each day we will be highlighting different towns in our area.
Today, the spotlight is on Burgaw.
Proposed widening of Dow Road
The idea is to also extend the road from Carolina Beach to neighboring Kure Beach.
Opening day for surgical pavillion
It was opening day for New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s Surgical Pavilion.
Blind Special Forces soldier: determined to serve
Capt. Ivan Castro is like a lot of wounded veterans of the war in Iraq.
Report details shooting death of NC student leader
A prosecutor says the student body president at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was killed with blasts from a shotgun and a handgun.
Police: Pregnant soldier’s death a homicide
Authorities in Fayetteville say they’re now treating the death of a pregnant Fort Bragg soldier as a homicide, and are working with Army investigators to solve the case.
Bulldog’s death mourned by many
For many people, the loss of a pet can be like losing a family member. But when the Seiler family of Savannah, GA, loses a pet, countless people mourn.