Rockwell works to be featured at NC Museum of Art
The first special exhibition after the North Carolina Museum of Art opens the new building that will house its permanent collection will tug at heart strings more than it
will challenge minds.
Archives: 2008
NC governor nixes purchase of state jet
North Carolina’s governor has canceled the state’s planned purchase of a $9 million passenger jet.
Lulu.com laying off 2 dozen workers in NC
Online book publisher Lulu.com says it’s laying off 24 workers at its North Carolina plant because of the slowing economy.
82nd Airborne paratrooper to receive Silver Star
An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper receives a high honor for heroism in battle against the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Marine battalion returning to NC
Members of a Marine reconnaissance battalion are returning to their North Carolina base from a seven-month deployment in Iraq where some of its members battled oil smugglers.
Spreading awareness about domestic violence
The month of October is dedicated to spreading awareness about domestic violence. Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women in the United States. Numbers show one in every four households have either physical or sexual abuse in the home. Now, the stress many are under from our current economic crisis may increase statistics.
Wilmington doctor surrenders his medical license
A Wilmington doctor has surrendered his medical license. 56-year old Robert Perry has practiced medicine for 15 years and most recently ran the Pee Dee Clinic on Market Street in the Ogden area.
7th Annual Landfall Tradition Golf Tournament
The Country Club of Landfall will be hosting 24 of the country’s top collegiate golf teams next weekend. The club hosted a media day luncheon Wednesday afternoon at the Landfall Nicklaus Clubhouse for the 7th Annual Landfall Tradition Golf Tournament.
Tips to avoid germs in public bathrooms
There is an endless list of phobias out there. A fairly common one is the fear of using a public restroom. In life, there are a lot of things we all “just do” and do not talk about. Going to the bathroom is one of those things.
President Bush declares three NC counties disaster areas
President Bush has declared Brunswick and two other counties disaster areas as the result of damage caused by Tropical Storm Hanna last month.
Dealing with retirement woes
401k’s and IRA’s have taken a big hit with the latest stock market decline. Experts say retirement funds have lost nearly $2 trillion over the past year. Now it is time to find out what that means for those on both sides of retirement.
St. James Plantation fire update
The large fire from Brunswick County is still smoldering Wednesday. Fire officials say it is up to Mother Nature to take care of the rest. The incident is being investigated by North Carolina Forest Services.
RC Soles Investigation Update
Last month, State Senator RC Soles was confronted during a campaign stop about rumors that he was the subject of a federal investigation. There may now be evidence that such an investigation may in fact be going on.
Local students out to promote pedestrian safety
Wednesday, thousands of feet worldwide hit the pavement for International Walk to School Day. Plenty of local children took to the streets to promote pedestrian safety while cutting down on traffic congestion.
Fire safety week in Wilmington
Staying safe and having a plan in case there is a fire is something Wilmington Fire and Rescue want people to keep in mind. Wednesday was Family Fire Drill Day, a part of Fire Prevention Week here in Wilmington.
Troubleshooters: Movers get Stranded in Budget Rentals Truck
Recently, a Brunswick County couple had a tough time moving into their new home. They rented a moving van from Budget Rentals in Knoxville, Tennessee to haul all their belongings to Leland. Along the way, the van broke down, not once, but twice; leaving them stranded on the side of the road.