Pender officials looking for armed robbers
On November 23rd, police say four men robbed Your Convenience Store off Highway 421 in Burgaw.
They’re now looking for Daniel Rodriguez, Axel Contreras and Humbarto Diaz.
Archives: 2008
Dogfighting sting nets 127 dogs
Authorities seized 127 dogs and arrested a man who co-wrote a book on raising dogs to fight after raiding an apparent dogfighting operation in western North
Carolina.
Forecasters warn of tornados in NC
Tornado warnings have been issued in northeastern and south-central parts of North Carolina as a storm system brought wind and rain to the state.
NC considers 20 percent homeowner insurance hike
The North Carolina insurance commissioner says a proposal to increase homeowner premiums by an average of nearly 20 percent isn’t a done deal.
McCrory won’t seek another term as Charlotte mayor
Charlotte mayor and former Republican candidate for governor Pat McCrory says he won’t seek another term leading North Carolina’s largest city.
NC man dies in parking lot crash
Police say a North Carolina man died when his vehicle jumped a curb in a store parking lot and crashed into a tree.
Pleasure Island ‘s Christmas lights tour canceled
The Island of Lights Tour of Homes is one of the biggest fundraisers for Pleasure Island. Organizers and residents say people are not decorating this year.
Schools in Pender County have redistricting plans
Schools in Pender County will finally get some relief to cramped classrooms when a new elementary school opens.
Easley asks agencies to plan for spending cuts
Governor Mike Easley has asked state agencies to plan for additional spending cuts in case North Carolina’s economy worsens.
Malpass students to miss Christmas break
The holiday break for some Pender County students will not be as long as many hoped for.
Web based system helps officers follow those on probation
The majority of people on probation violate it. At least that’s the case in New Hanover County.
Now, probation officers are taking steps to keep an eye on their offenders everywhere they go, through a new web based system.
Wilmington Police precinct to open in January
It looks as though the grand opening for the new Wilmington Police precinct will have to wait until next year.
Wilmington Housing Authority sues city council member
On Tuesday, WWAY NewsChannel 3 reported on a lawsuit, involving the Wilmington Housing Authority and Sparks Engineering regarding inspections of the Eastbrook Apartments.
Brunswick County Sheriffs are looking for a Wilmington man
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a wanted man.
Oak Island moves closer to buying Yaupon Pier
The Oak Island Town Council has taken another step towards the purchase of the Yaupon Peir. By a vote of three to two last night, the council accepted a $300,000 state grant to help with the $1.5 million purchase of the pier.
Wilmington Police looking for man trying to cash stolen checks
Wilmington Police are trying to identify the man shown in this picture. He was trying to cash stolen checks at a bank drive-through window.
Leland to start curbside recycling program
With the New Year will come a new way to help the environment in Leland. The town will start a curbside recycling program in early 2009, similar to Wilmington’s.
Troubleshooters: Roadside mattress set advertisement
In this Troubleshooters Report, a Wilmington woman said she was the victim of a bait-and-switch operation.
Trees for Troops program making Christmas merry for Marines
Hundreds of Marines and their families were shown appreciation today, in the form of a Christmas tree.