Archives: 2008
North Brunswick High School put on lockdown
The threat of suspicious activity lead administrators to put the school on lockdown this morning.
Water bill issues and concerns
In July, the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority was created to combine water and sewer services in Wilmington, and New Hanover County.
Retail sales down in Wilmington
If you drive down Eastwood, headed toward Wrightsville beach, you will probably notice giant signs advertising the closing of Linens and Things in Mayfaire. All over Wilmington, and the country, retail sales are down.
Monroe Elementary Principal gets support
A number of community members gathered outside of Brunswick County School Board Administrative Offices today.
Two-way Front Street concerns, one year later
It has been about a year and a half since Front Street stopped being one way. Some business owners said the conversion has brought more customers. Others say traffic is too congested, and it is not safe for pedestrians.
Brunswick County hiring policies change
Another school policy reported last week was New Hanover County’s new policy to prohibit faculty relationships with students.
Some oceanfront property owners being put on notice
Some oceanfront property owners are being told to remove old sandbags, or face hefty fines.
Elon Poll: Most in NC support offshore drilling
RALEIGH — An Elon University poll says more than two-thirds of North Carolina adults support drilling for oil off the state’s coast. The poll released Monday found that 69 percent of respondents supported or strongly supported offshore drilling. About one-quarter opposed the idea. The poll found that most people expect the drilling to affect gas prices, with 14 percent expecting…
NC sheriff awaiting Marine’s return from Mexico
JACKSONVILLE — A North Carolina sheriff says a Marine being held on a murder charge in Mexico won’t be singled out when he is returned to the United State for trial. But it still isn’t known when 21-year-old Cpl. Cesar Laurean will be returned to Onslow County to face a charge of first-degree murder in Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach’s death….
Investigators change course in deputy’s death
LENOIR, N.C. — Authorities have changed the focus of their investigation into the fatal shooting of a Caldwell County sheriff’s deputy, moving from a manhunt for the suspect to a search for leads. Det. B.J. Fore, public information officer for the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department, said Sunday that the command post was being dismantled as officers begin to look for…
Report: Board member steered money near properties
RALEIGH — A state Board of Transportation member who raised funds for Gov. Mike Easley reportedly steered roughly $375,000 in public money to road improvements near properties that he or a son co-owned at the time. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Sunday that in 2004 and 2005, board member Louis W. Sewell Jr. recommended or voted to spend…
NC lighthouse finalist in restoration poll
MANTEO, N.C. — One of the lighthouses on the North Carolina Outer Banks has been selected as a finalist in a restoration contest sponsored by a window and door manufacturer. Superintendent Mike Murray of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore said the Bodie Island Lighthouse was selected as one of three finalists in the public poll sponsored by JELD-WEN of Klamath…
Four New Hanover County educators recognized for their work
Out of dozens of applicants, three teachers and one New Hanover County principal are being recognized for their work in school.
Blink-182 drummer survives plane crash in S.C.
Doctors say the former drummer for the band Blink-182 and a well-known DJ will make a full recovery after a plane crash over the weekend in South Carolina.
Wilmington City Amateur Golf Championship Final Round Recap
The Wilmington City Amateur Golf Championship concluded on Sunday, or did it? At least it was supposed to conclude on Sunday.
Amateur golf tournament held in Wilmington
The Wilmington Municipal Golf Course was helped by great weather this weekend.
Afterschool program offering more than just supervision
Wilmington’s Residential Adolescent Achievement Place, better known as WRAAP, will start the second year of its after school enrichment program Monday.
Local group aims at mentoring at risk youth
The Cape Fear Volunteer Group offers a program for at risk youth searching for a positive mentor. The program is called the big buddy system, and it is looking for more volunteers.