Archives: 2008
Wilmington’s drought update
North Carolina had its driest year on record in 2007. In Wilmington, it was the third driest year, with just less than 33.5 inches of rainfall. Luckily, this year has been much wetter.
Vaccine suspension
School and health officials across North Carolina are working to get a mandatory vaccine to sixth graders before a deadline suspends un-vaccinated students from school.
Leland celebrates a birthday
The town of Leland celebrated its birthday Saturday. People gathered at town hall to commemorate the day.
4-year degree available in Randolph County school
ASHEBORO — Three four-year colleges are working with Randolph Community College in Asheboro to allow local students to get college degrees without leaving home. The News & Record of Greensboro reported Monday that Greensboro College, Salem College in Winston-Salem and Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer have opened the University Center of Randolph County. Professors from the three schools will teach night…
Greensboro police shoot man sought by NY officers
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A man sought by New York authorities in connection with a slaying has died after he was shot by Greensboro police. The News & Record of Greensboro reported that New York City police detectives notified Greensboro police at 5 p.m. Sunday that the man was believed to be at an address in Greensboro. They also said they…
Deer hunters allowed in parts of Duke Forest
DURHAM — Designated hunters from two local clubs will be able to hunt deer in Duke University’s Duke Forest as part of an effort to slow damage that the animals cause. WRAL-TV reports that researchers estimate there are as many 80 white-tail deer per square mile in parts of the forests. That’s more than four times the recommended number. Duke…
Elizabeth City to add 18 security cameras
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Elizabeth City plans to add 18 neighborhood security cameras to the six that police say have helped them make arrests in two shootings, a hit-and-run and a car burglary. The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk reported that the city council paid $97,000 last year for the six cameras. The additional 18 cameras will cost $171,000. Council member Betty…
Park service offers moonlight tour of lighthouse
BUXTON, N.C. — The National Park Service is selling tickets for a full moon tour of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $7 for adults and $3.50 for children and senior citizens. Only 60 tickets are being sold. Park service spokeswoman Cyndy Holda said two tours will be held Monday night. Holda said climbers…
Boy scout builds memorial for fallen classmates and teachers
A Pender County Boy Scout created a botanical garden at Penderlea Elementary in memory of his classmates and teachers that have died.
Free dump week in Brunswick County
Brunswick county solid waste crews are giving residents a chance to get rid of their garbage for free.
Attorney general to investigate rising gas prices
RALEIGH — State Attorney General Roy Cooper plans to mail subpoenas this week to look into consumer complaints of price gouging at some gas stations across North Carolina. WRAL-TV reported that Cooper said he would be looking for “unreasonably excessive” prices. The claims were triggered by gas prices that approached $5 a gallon at some Raleigh gasoline stations as Hurricane…
Reading Aloud
A local author had the chance to read from her new book at her favorite Wilmington bookstore Sunday afternoon.
New Hospital Opens in Wilmington
The new Betty H. Cameron Women and Children’s Hospital admitted its first patients on Sunday.
Pier Swimming
Nearly five hundred swam from Johnnie Mercer Pier to Crystal Pier in the fourth annual pier-to-pier swim. That’s one point seven miles of open ocean.
Bike Ride Honors Fallen Fire Fighters
The Red Knights international firefighters motorcycle club rode around Wilmington Saturday to honor firefighters killed during 9-11.
Man Arrested for Creekwood Murder
Wilmington police have arrested a man in connection with a Creekwood murder last week.
Area Gas Prices Remain High
In Wilmington, prices for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel lingered around four dollars on Saturday. That’s almost forty cents higher than just two days ago.
Drivers rush to gas stations in Wilmington
Gas prices are up dramatically once again, and this time Hurricane Ike gets the blame. People in Wilmington went to the extreme today, topping off their tanks in fear of running out.