Archives: 2008
The cost of energy soon to rise
The recent drop in temperatures may have been enough to turn off the AC. But don’t get used to the relief on your energy bill. It won’t be too long before your heating costs add up too.
Political ads heat up
Political ads are seemingly everywhere as candidates try to reach voters.
Wilmington teenager faces second degree murder charges
Authorities say 19-year-old Jordan Whitely was driving his car and struck Stan Tidmarsh on River Road earlier this month.
Laws become stricter for dog breeders
The New Hanover Animal Control now has more authority to protect animals. Yesterday, the New Hanover County Commissioners approved a new law that will allow Animal Control officers more authority to check on dog breeders.
Two Wilmington police officers resign
Two Wilmington police officers resigned after their involvement in an off-duty incident early Saturday morning.
Boiling Spring Lakes police officer is going to prison
A former Boiling Spring Lakes police officer is going to prison for raping a 14-year-old in his patrol car.
New Hanover Regional Medical Center receives tax exempt bonds
Despite the negative rumblings on Wall Street, New Hanover Regional Medical Center is still tapping into the bond market.
Wilmington Police introduce “Text a Tip” program
Wilmington Police have a new program they hope will encourage people to come forward with crime tips.
Special Operations soldier dies from gun accident
FORT BRAGG — The Army Special Operations Command says a soldier has died from an accidental gunshot wound in North Carolina. The military said Tuesday that Spc. Travis D. Ezell died after being shot while at a private residence Saturday in Fayetteville. The case is being investigated by the Fayetteville Police Department. Other details weren’t released. The 21-year-old Ezell, of…
Duke lacrosse members legal costs
DURHAM — Lawyers hired to defend the city of Durham in three lawsuits stemming from the 2006 Duke lacrosse case have charged the city $1.2 million. Assistant City Attorney Kim Grantham told The Herald-Sun of Durham that insurance company American International Group will pay for the city’s defense. Durham has a $5 million coverage limit, after which Durham taxpayers will…
NC Amber Alert: Endangered Child
The Alleghany Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing child: Matthew James Wood.
New Hanover County possibly redistricting again
Two new schools are expected to open in New Hanover County by the next school year. With new schools comes the possibility of new lines being drawn to redistrict the county.
Time running out for Tdap vaccine
Time is running out for sixth graders who have not received their Tdap vaccine. The Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis vaccine is mandatory in North Carolina.
Training Center to reopen after repairs
OCONALUFTEE, N.C. — A training center for troubled youth will reopen under the control of the U.S. Forest Service after being closed because of poor building conditions last year. The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Tuesday that the Oconaluftee Job Corps Center will reopen Oct. 1 after $2 million of repairs were completed. The U.S. Labor Department closed the center in March…
Western NC gas stations still running empty
ASHEVILLE — Fights broke out between motorists waiting in long lines for fuel at an Asheville station and managers called police for help. The Asheville Citizen-Times reported that three fights occurred Monday at Roadrunner Shell. Station manager Marsha Messer directed lines of cars in her lot and said people are panicked about the shortage. Some experts say Asheville’s distance from…
Police say 12-year-old boy shot by booby trap
LUMBERTON — Authorities say a 12-year-old boy is recovering from a gunshot wound he sustained from a booby trap in an unoccupied house. Robeson County Sheriff Ken Sealey said Josh Harold Locklear of Lumberton was shot in the side Sunday after he and a friend entered the house through an open window. The boy was wounded when he saw a…
NC parks offer programs for kids out week
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s state parks are offering activities ranging from an owl prowl to surf fishing so adults can take part in Take A Child Outside Week, which runs through Sept. 24-30. The park service said it has more than 70 programs available across the state and that many are scheduled in the afternoon or early evening so parents…
Castle Hayne group considers Titan support
Monday night, members of a Castle Hayne ommunity action group took up the issue of the proposed Titan America Cement Plant.
Voice of Dogs signs off
Once upon a time in a media galaxy far, far away, sports teams were as identified by the men who called the games on radio as the men who played them.
Brunswick County school officials address concerns
With parents and community members questioning the Brunswick County School Board, two officials sat down to discuss county policies.