Judges: Woman entitled to one new breast implant, not two
Appellate judges have ruled that a woman who said her breast implants were damaged after a car accident can be compensated for the replacement of one implant, but not the other.
Archives: 2008
Investigator: pilot tried roll before fatal crash
A federal investigator says the pilot of a small plane that crashed at the Elkin airport tried a roll maneuver just before the plane crashed.
A plea to Tim Russert: Please don’t wipe!
If you're a political junkie like I am, today is a great day.
Proposed landlfill sparks heated debate
A bad case of déjà vu for many Brunswick county residents as they fight to stop another proposed landfill.
Williston Senior High School alumni remember school desegregation
Forty years ago life changed dramatically for thousands of people living in our area. That’s when Williston Senior High, New Hanover County‘s only African American high school, closed its doors.
Chiropractor uses power of prayer
The power of prayer and holistic healing has recently been in the national spotlight, with the TV show Grey’s Anatomy setting a plot around a woman using alternative healing methods and doctors doubting her practice.
How does our area’s growth compare with Myrtle Beach?
We continue our look into the future of our region by looking for some advice from folks who have already dealt with the kind of growth we’re experiencing now.
Brunswick County residents to speak out against landfill
After three years of debate among residents and lawmakers, some people in Brunswick County were able to claim victory against the Hugo Neu landfill company.
Marine initiative aims to raise numbers by over 200,000 by 2011
A Marine Corps initiative aims to increase the number of marines nationwide to more than 200,000 by the year 2011.
President says plan would keep economy growing
President Bush’s record $3.1 trillion budget is getting a frosty reception from both Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill.
City sees fourth fatal heroin overdose in two months
Another person is dead after overdosing on heroin. This makes four fatalities in Wilmington in two months which police are aware of. There are only a few treatment facilities in our area, two of which are privately funded.
Students think pink for cancer awareness
Pink is the color in Brunswick County. That’s where a group of students is wearing the color to raise awareness about cancer.
Health concerns about baby products
There are new concerns tonight about potentially harmful chemicals found in baby-care products.
Super Tuesday could be most important day of campaign
Tomorrow is Super Tuesday — perhaps the most important day in campaign 2008 short of Election Day itself.
Water system shutdown, boil water notice for Walnut Hills area
Due to planned improvements, water service in a portion of the Walnut Hills area will be shut down Tuesday, February 5, 2008.
Hotline to help North Carolinians facing foreclosure
Help for North Carolinians who are at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure is now just a telephone call away, Attorney General Roy Cooper and the Office of the Commissioner of Banks announced today.
Smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide caused beach house fire death
The last autopsy report for a victim of a beach house fire that killed seven South Carolina college students listed smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning as
the cause of death.
Local 7th-grader wants to become dentist
A local middle school student already knows exactly what he wants to be when he grows up: a pediatric dentist. And at 13 years old, he is already helping kids improve their oral health.
Wrightsville Beach motel to be demolished
What some call an eyesore at Wrightsville Beach will soon be gone. To many residents delight, demolition is scheduled to start today on a motel that’s been in the town for decades.
Chadbourn celebrates Black History Month
The community of Chadbourn began celebrating black history month this weekend. More than 50 people gathered to share what black history means to them on Saturday.
Greensboro man dies in crash at Elkin airport
A Greensboro man died in a small plane crash at the Elkin Municipal Airport, not far from where six people died in a plane crash last week.
Funeral held for murdered Marine
Funeral services were held in Ohio Saturday for a pregnant marine found dead in Onslow County. Hundreds turned out at a church near Dayton to pay their final respects to Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach.
Community holds fundraiser for fire victims
A fundraiser for victims of a mobile home fire in Leland kicked off in Wilmington this afternoon.
Former gang members speak out
Former gangsters attend community gang forum, share their first-hand experiences and the harsh reality of gang life.