Archives: 2008

Ogden house fire suspicious

Fire destroyed an Ogden home this morning. The blaze broke out around 3:00 a.m. at a house on Foxfield Court. The heat from the flames melted the siding on neighboring homes.

Travel tips to save time

videoDuring the holiday season, traveling can be quite a pain. Heavy traffic and crowded airports can put a damper on your plans. But there are some things you can do, to help make your vacation more enjoyable.

A Columbus County turkey farm

videoTurkey day is just around the corner. You won’t find cows and pigs on the Wilson’s farm; they are in the business of the feathered kind. They own the only turkey farm in Columbus County.

Early risers at the Sawmill Restaurant

videoIt’s still dark outside, not even twilight when the time the first customers arrive at the Sawmill Restaurant in New Hanover County. Some are even waiting for the doors to open at 6:00 a.m., and there are several regulars that come in every day about that time.

A Wilmington company receives national recognition

In 2002 Trans1 developed a tool to help make back surgery a little less painful. The tool fits through a small incision made just below the tailbone and allows doctors to remove damaged material and insert a screw to separate the two lowest discs in the spine.