Myrtle Beach motorcycle rallies may be getting a lot quieter because of a new city ordinance. Myrtle Beach authorities say motorcyclists will need to muffle their mufflers during the fall rally that kicks off later this week.
U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre released the following statement after his no vote on the financial bailout bill.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH — State environmental officials say two beaches on the sound side of Wrightsville Beach have high levels of bacteria that could cause stomach problems or skin infections. The Star-News of Wilmington reports that more testing will be conducted Monday at the beaches on Banks Channel at the south end of Wrightsville’s island. One beach is south of the…
JOCKEY’S RIDGE STATE PARK, N.C. — A Florida man has completed walking North Carolina’s still incomplete, 930-mile, Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Scot Ward arrived at Jockey’s Ridge State Park on Sunday, completing a trek that began May 23 at Clingman’s Dome in the Smoky Mountains. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported that Ward said the last day was the best since…
NEW YORK — At least two major banks are reportedly in talks to buy Charlotte-based Wachovia, the latest U.S. bank to be the focus of investor anxiety over mounting losses. The New York Times reports that Citigroup and Wells Fargo are bidding in a possible emergency takeover of Wachovia. The Wall Street Journal also listed Spain’s Banco Santander as a…
DURHAM — Authorities are expected to release details of a fight at the Durham County Jail in which two detention officers and four inmates were injured. Capt. Ricky Buchanan, spokesman for the Durham County Sheriff’s Office, said inmates in one of the jail’s pods refused to be locked back in Saturday night and assaulted the detention officer on duty. The…
Twisted ankles, sprained wrists and broken limbs are common in many sports, especially cheerleading. New research shows that cheerleading is becoming a greater risk for injury than many other sports.
British confectioner, Cadbury, announced today that it has recalled 11 of its Chinese-made candy products because of the country’s tainted milk scandal.
Mark your calendars; it is that time of year again. Riverfest begins this Friday, October 3, 2008.
A former Marine is in critical condition after being shot by a Cary police officer early Sunday.
One of the nicest spots to hang out this weekend was at the North Carolina Spot Festival. The 45-year-old event continued its tradition of bringing the community together.
Two people are dead after a passenger train hit a truck Sunday in Robeson County.
Saturday was the annual Big Sweep for the Keep America Beautiful campaign. Volunteers visited area waterways, like Wrightsville Beach, to help pick up litter.
There was a celebration of recovery at Hugh MacRae Park in Wilmington Saturday. September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
It was a big day for the Seagate community on Saturday. Wilmington Mayor, Bill Saffo, and members of city council were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new fire station.
Freddie Lamont Wilson is best known as a basketball coach in this community. Friday, officers arrested Wilson for charges of sexual assault.
Last week, Direct TV acknowledged that employees had given customers incorrect information regarding HD packages available in our area. Now one former subscriber says he shouldn’t have to pay for canceling his contract.