Christmas still going in Hispanic community
January 6 is Three Kings Day — one of the most important days of the Christmas season for Latin Children.
Archives: 2008
Hampstead teen still missing
Family members say Ashley Marie Ryan, a senior at Topsail High School, went to the movies with friends at Mayfaire cinema and walked out the back door of the theater.
Less invasive biopsy offered at Brunswick Community Hospital
The procedure only requires a small incision and can be completed in less than an hour.
Lotto winners collect
Two split winnings from Topsail Exxon lotto ticket.
Burgaw man receives high honor from state
You may be able to take him out of Burgaw, but you’ll never be able to take Burgaw out of Charles M. Harrell, Sr.
‘Very unusual year’ for primaries
The outcome of the caucuses in Iowa mean a great deal for the presidential candidates, but what do they mean for us here in North Carolina?
Crime rate falls with temperature
The people who tend to hear about crime first say the weather changes behavior more than you might think.
New Hanover County senior population growing
The number of people 65 and older is expected to nearly double by the year 2030.
School board censures Gilbert
What happens next for embattled Brunswick County School Board member Ray Gilbert is now in the hands of the attorney general.
Housing market could pick up in 2008
Locally, 2008 could be the year the housing market picks up. Everybody has been talking about the housing market. Economists think it will bottom out later in the year and then pick up.
Bush considers economic stimulus
President Bush huddled with his top economic advisors today as new figures suggested a slowing US economy. Mr. Bush says he hopes to work with congress on a stimulus plan.
Some charges dropped in sexual offense of UNC football players
All charges have been dropped against one of three people accused in the sexual assault case involving three North Carolina football players.
Wright pleads not guilty to wrongly obtaining, using $350,000
State Representative Thomas Wright has pleaded not guilty to six felony charges that accuse him of illegally obtaining or misusing more than $350,000.
NC officials begin water supply study; population surge expected
Sharing limited water resources is becoming a pressing issue in North Carolina as state leaders grapple with how to prepare for a projected population surge.
Edwards vows to fight on in New Hampshire
Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards is trying to put the best face on a disappointing second-place finish in the Iowa Democratic caucus.
Obama and Huckabee win in Iowa, now it’s on to New Hampshire
Several of the presidential contenders, including Iowa caucus winners Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee, will campaign today in New Hampshire, where voters go to the polls next Tuesday.
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Autopsy report says alcohol contributed to beach fire deaths
An autopsy report says that alcohol intoxication contributed to the death of a South Carolina student who died in an October beach house fire that killed six others.
Expert says man was insane when he killed 4-year-old daughter
A forensic psychiatrist believes a Clayton man who decapitated his 4-year-old daughter last year was insane at the time of the incident.
Hansbrough’s big night leads No. 1 Tar Heels past Kent State
North Carolina has played its final nonconference game before ACC play starts Sunday at Clemson and it was led to victory by Tyler Hansbrough.
Johnson’s 18 leads Wake to 70-58 win over Presbyterian
James Johnson scored a game-high 18 points as Wake Forest fended off stubborn Presbyterian for a 70-58 win.
Thrashers beat Hurricanes 5-4 in overtime
Marian Hossa scored a power-play goal off a shot from Ilya Kovalchuk with 31.5 seconds left in overtime to help the Atlanta Thrashers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4.
Bulls rally to beat Bobcats 109-97
Ben Gordon scored 22 points, Luol Deng added 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls scored a 109-97 win over the Charlotte Bobcats.
Volunteer firefighter charged with arson
A volunteer firefighter and son of a former fire chief is accused of setting fire to his great aunt’s home.
Edwards launches anti-corporate bombast at caucus-eve rally
Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards told supporters last night to take back what he called “our democracy” from greedy corporations.