Advertisement
November 26, 2007
20 killed in N.C. vehicle wrecks over holiday
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The North Carolina Highway Patrol says 20 people were killed in vehicle accidents during the busy Thanksgiving travel period.
Too many cats? Some in Southport say yes
It's hard to get around the waterfront town without seeing a cat, but some residents say they're seeing too many and they say the animals are becoming a nuisance and possibly a health concern.
November 20, 2007
AAA expects holiday travel to increase despite gas prices
Despite skyrocketing gasoline prices, Carolinians will be hitting the road in higher numbers for the Thanksgiving holiday this year than last year when gasoline prices were much lower.
November 16, 2007
Reigelwood tornado anniversary is today
Today is the one year anniversary of the deadly tornado that killed nine people in Reigelwood, NC. The storm devastated a mobile home park in Columbus County with more than 30 homes destroyed. Governor Mike Easley estimated the damage at over $ 8 million dollars.
November 14, 2007
Sheriff says man may have been taken after wife killed
BREVARD, N.C. (AP) - Investigators say the person who killed an elderly woman on a North Carolina hiking trail could have kidnapped her husband to access the couple's bank account.
N.C. sex offender’s lawsuit: satellite tracking unconstitutional
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A convicted sex offender says in a federal lawsuit that it's unconstitutional for authorities to use satellites to keep track of his movements.
Bush critic seeking 9th District House seat
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - A banjo-playing real estate broker who was critical in person to President Bush says he wants to be the Democrat to challenge Republican incumbent Rep. Sue Myrick in North Carolina's 9th District.
November 06, 2007
Large drug bust made in Brunswick County, one arrested, two on the loose
The Brunswick County Sheriff?s Office Drug Enforcement Unit made a large drug bust on Monday.
North Carolina Republican candidates for governor debate
Most told educators they want to reduce drop out rates and eliminate caps on charter schools.
Student suspended after fly over at high school football game
A 17-year-old high school student accused of flying a single-engine plane over a football game has been suspended.
November 05, 2007
County tax referenda will reveal voter reponse to growth
Voters going to the polls on Tuesday will have something more significant to consider in an odd-numbered election year.
November 04, 2007
Dozens attend Ocean Isle Beach memorial service
Ocean Isle Beach town residents held a memorial service to honor the seven students who died when a fire destroyed a beach house last Sunday morning.
November 02, 2007
Cause of beach house fire remains undetermined
A preliminary investigation failed to uncover a definite cause of a beach house fire that killed seven South Carolina college students, but concluded improperly discarded smoking materials may have sparked the blaze.
Lumberton city council member charged with rape is out on bond
The Lumberton city council member accused of raping an 18-year-old woman in Kentucky is out on bond.
November 01, 2007
Progress Energy: could cost $1 billion to clean up power plants
Progress Energy says it might need to pay more than $1 billion to clean up coal-burning power plants in North Carolina and South Carolina - and more than half of the cost could fall on consumers.
Medical examiner blames smoke on beach house deaths
Officials blame smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning for the deaths of seven college students from South Carolina who were killed in a fire last weekend.
