Students working to produce biodiesel from algae
A Brunswick Community College project is encouraging students to think outside the box to develop an alternative fuel resource.
Archives: 2008
Adult home safety tips
June is national home safety month.
Home Instead Senior Care has tips on making your home a little safer for your aging loved ones.
Titan cement plant could affect wetlands
If the past is any indication, a new cement plant in northern New Hanover County could harm the area’s environment.
Fire fighters training despite extreme heat
Despite the 100 degree heat index, some members of the Wilmington Fire Department went on with their scheduled firefighter training today.
State releases tips for staying cool
Gov. Mike Easley today warned citizens across the state to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves from any heat-related health problems due to the heat wave North Carolina is experiencing. With the early arrival of high temperatures, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory today and forecasts for high temperatures to continue for about a week. Temperatures are predicted to rise into the upper 90s today and the heat index could climb to 105 degrees this afternoon.
Wildfire in NC refuge spreading smoke, ash miles away
A wildfire in rural eastern North Carolina has grown to more 10,000 acres and is spreading smoke and ash miles away.
Medical imaging company moving operations to NC
A medical imaging company is moving its operations from northern Virginia to North Carolina, but its initial job impact is expected to be small.
Young volunteers helping elderly in need
They’re spending the summer in Brunswick County, but not a lot of time at the beaches. Instead, this group of young volunteers will be helping the elderly in need.
Number of non-smokers with lung cancer on the rise
Environments including passive smoking thought to be a cause in increased cancer risks.
Brunswick County students to pay more for school lunch
School Board approved price hike to cover rising costs.
Was the presidential primary season too long?
Was it long and drawn out, or an exciting contest? That was the two views voters had about one of the longest presidential primary seasons in history.
Local organization trying to curb drop-out rate
Across North Carolina, students are dropping out of school at an alarming rate. It’s a problem many of our local counties face.
One local organization is doing what it can to get students on the right track, at an early age.
How to save money this summer on cooling costs
When the sun comes out and temperatures heat up, the air conditioners go on, and that can be pricey. So how do you keep the costs to a minimum?
Former Whiteville basketball star arrested
A former Whiteville high school basketball star is in trouble with the law.
Chris Wilcox now plays for the Seattle Sonics in the NBA.
Pender crime statistics
In Pender County overall crimes are up by 10.2 percent.
That news doesn’t sit well with the sheriff.
Troubleshooters: Couple charged more than expected by movers
In tonight’s troubleshooters report a moving company that charged a lot more than expected.
Mari Knezovich and her husband hired movers for their recent relocation to Carolina Beach.
Portion of Interstate 95 to close for repaving preparation
A southbound section of Interstate 95 in southern Cumberland County will be closed for two nights to prepare the road to be repaved.
Durham hires new city manager from Pensacola, Fla.
Durham has a new city manager to replace the current top city executive who is leaving to become city attorney.
SC-based military contractor plans to shift work to NC plant
A South Carolina-based firm that makes armored vehicles for the Marine Corps says an overhaul of its operations will shift some work to a plant in North Carolina.
Hard Rock Park Grand Opening in Myrtle Beach
This isn’t just any ole’ theme park. It’s the world’s first “rock & roll” theme park.
Hard Rock Park has been open for a few weeks, but this week marks its official grand opening.
North Carolina Crime Rate Statistics Are In
North Carolina crime statistics are in for the last year, and the numbers are a mixed bag of sorts for New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties.
Sea turtles released into the Atlantic
It was graduation day for some sea turtles in Topsail Island.
Volunteers for the Sea Turtle Hospital released 16 turtles back to the ocean this morning.
Multiple local church break-ins
Police are urging local churches to step up their security following a slew of break-ins last month.
Brunswick County man receives state’s highest honor
A Brunswick County man who has made his mark on the local community college system received the state’s highest civilian honor today – The Order of the Long Leaf Pine.