Archives: 2008
What’s Happening: November 14-16th
Area wineries are offering plenty of things to do this weekend. And if you are a history buff, there are a couple of things going on you should check out.
Woman arrested in connection with Hardee’s robbery
A 19-year-old woman is being held on a two million dollar bond Thursday evening as she faces numerous felony charges including attempted murder.
Town settles with NC woman banned for lewd dancing
A small mountain town is paying $275,000 to a woman who accused officials of violating her First Amendment rights by banning her from a community hangout for what they
considered lewd dancing.
NC woman recalls firing 1, not 6, shots at husband
A woman accused of killing her husband says she remembers accidentally shooting him one time but doesn’t recall the five other shots that hit the man.
Preview still available for NC drug `bling’
The public still can catch a glimpse of the jewelry seized from North Carolina drug dealers before it is sold in a public auction at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
Edwards to face off against Rove in public debate
Two-time presidential candidate John Edwards is continuing his return to the public stage by debating Republican strategist Karl Rove.
Hunt says he’s not interested in Obama cabinet
Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt says he’s not interested in becoming education secretary in the Obama administration.
Police looking for more information on a lifeguard hit by a boat
On July 4th, Carolina Beach lifeguard, Daniel Anderson, was hit by the propeller of a boat while making a rescue. Four months later, North Carolina Wildlife has closed the investigation with no leads.
Child seriously injured in Wilmington accident
A two-year-old child was flown to Chapel Hill Wednesday after hitting her head on the dashboard.
American Indian Heritage Month
November is American Indian Heritage month. We spoke with a Wilmington Indian Council Chief, who hopes this will encourage people to learn more about his culture.
Seasonal jobs becoming hard to find
The holiday season is nearly upon us. With the struggling economy this year, more people are trying to pick up a little extra cash.
Brain tumor patient gets welcome home gift
Welcome Home Angel is a local non-profit organization that uses donations to redecorate bedrooms for kids who are ill, or disabled.
Boseman misses foreclosure hearing
A ruling Wednesday on one of state Senator Julia Boseman’s property foreclosures took place. Boseman did not appear at the hearing.
Troubleshooters: Update on man forced to fill out a provisional ballot
This week’s Troubleshooters Report is an update on a story we first brought you on election night.
Durham probes police comments on Obama
Internal investigators are examining whether some Durham police officers posted derogatory remarks about President-elect Obama on their MySpace pages.
Becker Building Company celebrates with a sale
A local business is celebrating it’s 90th anniversary. It has stood the test of time from the end of World War I until now.
Former police chief charged with murder released
A former North Carolina Police Chief charged in the murder of a Camp Lejeune marine 36 years ago has been released from jail on a $350,000 bond.