Man convicted of Jordan father’s murder wants sentence change
The attorney for one of two men convicted of killing basketball star Michael Jordan’s father says a sentencing mistake is keeping his client from seeking parole.
Archives: 2008
Drought hurting timber industry
The effects of the national housing crisis have trickled down all the way to the local timber industry.
Second-highest cancer killer can be prevented
Colon cancer is the second-highest cancer killer of men and women in the United States, but it can be prevented.
WPD investigating fatal shooting
When police arrived they found 23-year-old Robert Lee Marshall Jr. of Wilmington lying in the road.
Lakeside High School to change name, curriculum
Lakeside High School in Wilmington may not be Lakeside High for much longer. The school will change its curriculum layout next year and school officials hope the name will change with it.
Mayor, preschoolers celebrate Dr. Seuss
Oh, the places you’ll go if you read. That’s the message one local preschool is trying to send to its students.
Two NC soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Two soldiers based in North Carolina have been killed when an improvised explosive device detonated outside a government building in Afghanistan.
Leland pastor educates her congregation about gangs
Gang activity in southeastern North Carolina is on the rise. Many say the problem will only get worse as our area grows. One local church is trying to tackle the problem head-on.
Teacher accused of hitting student resigns
The North Brunswick High School PE teacher and coach accused of hitting a female student has resigned.
Mental health discussion heating up in NC
The discussion about the state's failing mental health system is heating up. Tuesday Gov. Easley asked state legislators to give his administration more authority to fix the system, a system which local agencies say is plagued with problems.
Planned Hampstead housing development concerns residents
St. George’s Reach is a residential and commercial project which will be built off country club road. The biggest worry for residents is the traffic it will bring.
OPEN THREAD: What are your best home remedies for the flu?
What are your best home remedies for the flu? Leave a comment below with your answer.
PPD CEO donates $1 million to UNCW athletics
UNCW athletes have a million reasons why they should be grateful to the CEO of PPD.
SBI agent, elections official to testify in Wright’s ethics case
A State Bureau of Investigation agent says Rep. Thomas Wright admitted depositing charitable donations into his personal banking account.
Troubleshooters: Extended TV warranty
How many times have you been offered an extended warranty when you’ve bought a new TV, computer or other electronics? One Wilmington woman spent hundreds to keep the TV she bought from Best Buy under warranty, but now that the TV needs repairs, she’s getting the runaround.
Flu epidemic upon us
If you’ve had the flu lately you’re not alone. According to local doctors the flu epidemic is upon us.
Burlington man arrested in online child porn ring
The FBI has arrested 12 Americans — one of them from North Carolina — in a global child pornography ring that distributed more than 400,000 lewd pictures and movies.
Water restriction proposal
Brown, dingy, and dry are just a few words to describe many homeowners’ yards. If you live in Wilmington, you might be able to do some watering soon. City council members are considering loosening restrictions.
$17 million in renovations planned for Snipes
Monday night the school board voted to spend an additional $7 million to rebuild most of Snipes magnet school.
UNCW film students tackle 1898 Race Riots
Filming started this week on a movie called “The Red Cape,” which follows the events of the 1898 Race Riots.
Art class for disabled big hit in Wilmington
Art From the Heart started last year when a volunteer realized there were no group classes offered for disabled adults.
Chadbourn battling fly problem
Some residents in one local town have been invaded by some nasty neighbors — ones who have wings. The town is Chadbourn and the problem is flies.
Ethics committee rejects Wright’s claim of racial bias
The House ethics committee investigating Rep. Thomas Wright has rejected his claim that their investigation is racially biased.
Organizations help released prisoners
Yesterday we reported the new statistics that more people are behind bars in this country than ever before. And when people are released, they often need help getting back on their feet.