Childhood, teenage diabetes becoming more common
Childhood and teenage diabetes are becoming more and more common. And pediatricians say the specialized care isn’t able to keep up with the demand.
Archives: 2008
South Brunswick High School assistant principal resigns
Assistant Principal Lionel Kato has resigned from South Brunswick High School, from which he has been suspended since December 13.
Soccer players, senior citizens face off
There was an unusual showdown today on a Brunswick County soccer field today. Facing off were young soccer players and senior citizens.
Memorial service for slain North Carolina student leader draws 10,000
The father of the slain University of North Carolina student body president wants thousands of mourners to find solutions to the world’s violence, prejudice and inequity.
Convention Center has construction company
Wilmington city council voted last night and the convention center now has a construction company heading the project.
Wilmington City Council agrees to relax water restrictions
Wilmington City Council agrees to relax water restrictions beginning April 1st.
Annexation discussion continues in Wilmington
The on-going discussion about annexing Monkey Junction into Wilmington continued last night at a Town Hall meeting at Ashley High School.
North Brunswick Sanitary District denying water line permits
Brunswick County may be growing fast, but the North Brunswick Sanitary District is worried about wavering water pressure.
WPD arrest alleged drug dealer linked to fatal overdoses
Wilmington Police have arrested a drug dealer linked to the distribution of “hell razor” heroin — the substance identified in several deaths earlier this year.
Community honors life of WFD Cpt. Miller
Tuesday the Wilmington community honored the life of fire Cpt. John Miller.
Campus memorial service held for slain UNC leader
University of North Carolina student body president Eve Carson is being remembered as a committed and caring student leader whose life ended tragically, and too early.
DOT plans to ease traffic at Belville intersection
Department of Transportation engineers have a plan to ease traffic at a busy Belville intersection.
Easley creates panel to review administration’s e-mail policy
Gov. Mike Easley wants a panel led by one of his chief advisers to examine whether e-mail retention policies need to be changed within his administration.
Fire destroys apartments
Fire investigators believe an electrical problem on a second floor balcony may have sparked Monday night’s apartment building fire.
Puppy mills are on the rise
You may not know it, but your best friend, Fido, may have been born in a puppy mill. Local animal shelters say more and more puppy mills are being started in the Cape Fear Region.
NC appeals court upholds procedure for passing NC lottery
A state appeals court has ruled that the Legislature used a correct procedure when it approved North Carolina’s lottery in 2005.
Mountain moonshine-maker in trouble
A notorious mountain moonshiner is in trouble with the law again after investigators found nearly 800 gallons of hooch.
Camp Lejeune’s Marines start deploying to southern Afghanistan
Some of the 3,200 North Carolina-based Marines slated for a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan’s volatile south have begun arriving.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear voting rights case out of New Hanover, Pender Counties
A group of republican voters wants North Carolina State House and Senate districts redrawn.
Town hall meeting tonight to discuss Monkey Junction annexation
Residents who live in Monkey Junction are encouraged to attend a Town Hall meeting tonight about possible annexation into the City of Wilmington.
Autopsy used dental records to identify Lauterbach
An autopsy said a medical examiner used dental records to identify the charred body of a pregnant Marine killed last year in Jacksonville
Homeless advocates fighting for property
It’s back to the drawing board for Wilmington City Council. In May Council voted to give federally-owned land behind Legion Stadium to Elderhaus, Girls Incorporated and Parks and Recreation.
More people stealing gas
Gas is going up and drivers are beating a hasty retreat from the pump, so quickly that they’re neglecting to pay in increasing numbers.
Judge: 90 percent of Brunswick County court cases drug-related
One Brunswick County judge estimates 90 percent of the cases that come through the courthouse are drug-related. That’s why she wants to get a special court called a “drug court” up and running.