Archives: 2008
Many schools considering making SAT’s optional
For many years, educators have debated the fairness of the SAT determining whether a student can get into college. That very question could be changing the way colleges admit students in the future. Many schools around the nation are considering making standardize testing optional.
Ceasar Laurean fighting extradition to US
The Marine accused of killing a pregnant fellow Marine has filed an extradition appeal in a Mexican court.
New court in Charlotte to handle illegal immigration
The federal government plans to open a new court in Charlotte next month to handle illegal immigration cases in the Carolinas. Judges will begin hearing cases November 4th.
Sunday’s walk to help end hunger
With many food pantries struggling to keep their shelves full, some folks are trying to do their part to help end hunger. Participants in the 29th New Hanover County Stop Hunger Walk trekked around Greenfield Lake Sunday.
NC teen changes her name to protest dissections
A 19-year-old Asheville teenager says she legally changed her name to CutoutDissection.com to protest animal dissections in schools.
Paying for college becoming more difficult
Sending kids off to college is a proud moment in many parents lives, however the nation’s credit crunch could be making it more difficult to afford.
Thalian Hall turns 150
Thalian Hall is now 150 years old, or young. Community members gathered to celebrate Thalian Hall’s birthday on Sunday.
Alzheimers fundraiser a big hit
It was all about bump, set, and spike in an effort to help people with Alzheimers at Captian Bill’s on Saturday.
Breast cancer survivor organizes walk for charity
The American Cancer Society held its first annual strides against breast cancer walk in Wilmington.
Walk for mental illness
At Hugh Macrae Park people were braving the rain to help raise awareness on mental illness.
Suspected Wachovia bank robber caught
Wilmington police arrested two people in connection to a Monday incident at a Wachovia bank.
Mother of Slain Transgender Child Will Speak at UNC-Wilmington
Renown Gay rights activist, Sylvia Guerrero will speak candidly about her slain transgender child for National Coming Out day.
McCain to visit Port City Monday
The North Carolina Republican Party said Sen. John McCain will bring his presidential campaign to Wilmington Monday. McCain will hold a town hall meeting at Cape Fear Community College’s Schwartz Center.
Navassa marine follow up
With the economy taking some pretty hard hits lately, many are wondering what to do next. That is especially true for the 270 employees of US marine in Navassa, who just found out they are being laid off.
Pee Dee clinic leaves patients in a tough spot
When the Pee-Dee Clinic in Ogden shut its doors, behind them were hundreds of patient’s medical records. The clinic’s owner, Dr. Robert Perry, surrendered his medical license this week, amid suspicion of illegally prescribing medicine.
Ron Hewett to enter plea Monday
A week after learning his sentence on federal charges, former Brunswick County Sheriff, Ron Hewett, will be back in court.
Financial crisis for Southeastern Center for Mental Health
Thursday, we told you that nearly 100 local mental health agencies are suffering from the trickle-down affect from the Southeastern Center for Mental Health financial crisis. For developmentally disabled clients, like Lynetta Richardson, the service cutbacks Southeastern Mental Health has had to make, are effecting her in ways she never imagined.
One-Stop voting still an option
Today was the last day to register to vote for the general election November 4th. If you missed the 5:00 p.m. deadline, there is another option.