NC city puts sex offender ban on hold
High Point City Council has delayed a plan to ban sex offenders from the North Carolina city’s parks.
Archives: 2008
Wilmington security firm owner indicted on pornography charges
Joe Guarascio, the owner of a private security firm, has been indicted on several child pornography charges.
Four Pender County suspects arrested on mail and credit card fraud
Four Pender County residents have been arrested for mail and credit card fraud. The four were arrested last Friday as a result of an extensive investigation by the Pender County Sheriff’s Office.
Gas prices have drivers feeling less pain
Drivers are feeling a little less pain at the pump than they did earlier this year. AAA said gas prices are at a three-and-a-half-year low.
Thirty-six apply for Wilmington City Council seat
Thirty-six people applied for Jason Thompson’s Wilmington City Council seat.
Property crime a growing issue in Brunswick County
Property crime is a growing issue for law enforcement in Brunswick County. Officials say the driving forces behind the problem are our struggling economy, and an increasing drug problem.
Columbus County student allegedly assaulted by teacher
A Columbus County dad is sticking by his nine year old son. He said he was allegedly assaulted by his fourth grade teacher.
Wilmington man finds dream job
A couple of weeks ago News Channel 3 reported that national unemployment numbers were at a 15 year high, and locally we were seeing a similar trend. We met one Wilmington man who had recently lost his job and was searching for another.
Brigade Boys and Girls Club hires a new director
Jeffery Green is currently the Transylvania County Boys and Girls Club Executive Director. He will be Wilmington’s Director starting December 1, 2008.
Update on Food Lion gift cards
There has been an update on the Food Lion gift cards given out by Reaching Hearts Ministry on Saturday.
Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Team wins national award
Beach-goers in our area can feel secure that we have some of the best lifeguards around. In fact, the Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Team has a national award that says so.
Man shocked with Taser dies of excited delirium
An autopsy has concluded that a North Carolina man who was shocked with a Taser died of excited delirium.
NC city fining campaigns for leftover signs
Political candidates are being held responsible for leftover campaign signs found on public property along roads and sidewalks in one North Carolina city.
NC public university to repay lenders
A public university in Winston-Salem says it will repay the government and lenders more than $1 million for loans and grants given to ineligible students.
Golden Corral restaurants thanks vets with a meal
Golden Corral restaurants across the United States will thank veterans with a free meal.
Magazine names NC inn among top hotels in America
A 15-room inn in the Smokies has been named one of the top 100 hotels by a leading travel magazine.
House fire on Church Street late Saturday night
A Wilmington family is trying to put their lives back together after their home caught fire late Saturday night.
A local ministry causes some confusion around gift cards
Reaching Hearts Ministry handed out hundreds of $10 Food Lion gift cards to single mothers, homeless women and female prison inmates Saturday. But when the recipients went to use the cards, there was no money on them.
Water shut down for some local residents Tuesday
Tomorrow, the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority will shut down water for all residents west of 1-40, to include Shearin Hills subdivisions and Blossom Ferry Road.