NC sheriff’s deputy shoots pit bull during attack
An Onslow County sheriff’s deputy is on bed rest after an attack in his yard where he shot and killed a pit bull.
Archives: 2008
You may want to hold on to your parking passes from Wrightsville Beach
One woman is getting charged for two parking tickets she said she never received. Now she has a word of advice for people who pay to park in Wrightsville Beach.
Busy morning noon and night at Betty H. Cameron Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Babies are born around the clock, which is why staff at the Betty H. Cameron Women’s and Children’s Hospital are there morning, noon and night.
Reasons to not delay your child’s vaccinations
The Childhood Vaccine Schedule has just been updated, and pediatricians are warning parents that they should not delay their children’s vaccinations.
Early preparations can help with tax return
Tax time is still months away, but preparing to file your taxes now could help your return.
Certified public accountant Sharon Blackburn says taking advantage of possible deductions before 2008 is over, could put more money in your pocket in 2009.
Despite economic hardships, charitable donations increase
Despite many people having to cut back and watch their wallets this holiday season, many charities actually saw an increase in donations.
For some, it was the best year ever.
Demand for recycled goods drops
County solid waste planner Lynn Bestul said New Hanover residents are recycling more than ever. However, due to a slow economy, there is far less demand for recycled materials.
Pender Humane Society is on the move
The society was evicted in November and had until the end of the year to move out. Staff is now housing the animals in a temporary location.
Real estate agent blogs to increase presence on web
Most of our daily routines involve the internet. As the year is winding to an end, what were the top sites we surfed? The websites that topped the list are no surprise but the site that got the most page views might be.
Attempted robbery at Carolina First Bank
Police said just after noon, a white male walked into Carolina First Bank on the 7300 block of Market Street, and asked a teller for money.
Murder rates increasing amongst black males
A Northeastern University study suggests murders are on the rise among young black males nationwide. The study shows the number of black male teens killed in gun related crimes has risen 40 percent since 2000.
Pilot killed in jet crash near NC Marine base
The pilot of an AV-8B Harrier fighter jet that crashed near a base in eastern North Carolina is dead.
Tight budgets worry NC private college officials
A faltering economy has officials at North Carolina’s private colleges worried that their schools will have fewer students next year.
NC authorities investigating teen’s death
Investigators are waiting for autopsy results to determine how a 19-year-old man died in Transylvania County.
Rest home resident accused in slaying
A man was charged with second-degree murder in the death of a fellow resident at a Cumberland County rest home.
Study: Teenage smoking down in North Carolina
Programs designed to reduce teenage smoking in North Carolina are having an effect, based on the numbers from a new study by researchers at the medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.