Archives: 2008

NC judges slam prosecutors for delayed trial

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Court of Appeals has dismissed all charges against a man serving at least 44 years in prison in connection with a Durham home invasion. Judges said in a ruling Tuesday that a nearly five-year pretrial delay deprived Frankie Delano Washington the right to a speedy trial, prejudiced the case and led to the loss of circumstantial…

Warrants released in death of NC woman

RALEIGH — Search warrants suggest that police were suspicious of the story a Cary father told police after his wife was reported missing, and later found dead. Warrants released Tuesday said Brad Cooper’s statements were inconsistent with interviews with family and friends. WRAL-TV reported the warrants reveal police found Nancy Cooper’s cell phone and keys inside her home. Relatives had…

Labor Day Camping

videoMany people are spending this Labor Day weekend outdoors camping. Wilmington camping managers say it’s a family tradition that does not seem to lose popularity, despite the state of the economy.

In Her Shoes

videoOn Saturday, Men in our community took a stand against violence against women. That is, if they could balance in high heels.

Trash Reduction Efforts

On this holiday weekend many of you may be headed to Masonboro Island for some fun in the sun, but all that partying adds up to lots of trash.
That’s why some local volunteers are spending their holiday weekend making sure a good time on the water doesn’t end up being bad for the environment.