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November 19, 2009
Helms remembered in picture and portrait
A late U.S. senator is being remembered through picture and portrait.
Gov’t survey shows Southeast and Appalachia have highest obesity rates
ATLANTA (AP) - The government’s first obesity survey conducted on a county level is confirming past studies that show the rates are highest in the Southeast and Appalachia.
Lincoln Memorial’s history featured on new site
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Lincoln Memorial is expanding beyond its marble temple for those who may not get to visit the site on the National Mall.
Rain causes flooding problems, water main leak in Onslow Co.
All the rain is causing some major problems for areas in Onslow County.
State says ‘life’ inmates can’t shorten sentences
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - State officials say dozens of violent North Carolina inmates who thought they were getting out of prison this year can’t knock time off their sentences for good behavior.
J.H. Rose completes “modified lockdown” drill
Pitt County Schools spokeswoman Heather Mayo says J. H. Rose High School has finished conducting a modified lockdown drill for the school.
Colo hurricane team says its ‘09 forecast was high
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Colorado-based weather researchers say three hurricanes formed in the Atlantic this year, two fewer than they predicted before the season and one less than their August update called for.
Search warrant: suspect admitted taking NC girl
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A search warrant says a man charged with kidnapping a 5-year-old North Carolina girl picked her up in front of her home and drove her to the hotel where she was last seen alive.
No rebuke for ‘admonish,‘ 2009 Word of the Year
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - It’s no lie. Merriam-Webster has chosen “admonish” as its 2009 Word of the Year.
Jobless benefits could end for many in January
WASHINGTON (AP) - The expiration of an emergency measure at the end of the year means more than 1 million people will lose jobless benefits in January unless Congress does something soon.
November 18, 2009
Coastal NC county declares emergency after storm
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) - Officials in a coastal North Carolina county have declared a state of emergency after a nor’easter eroded oceanfront dunes and flooded several homes and cropland.
Communication key to recognizing signs and symptoms of child abuse
Investigators handling the death of 5-year-old Shaniya Davis say they are not ready file more charges just yet.
Martin Co. commissioner reports bad roofing job & possible scam
Brothers put a stop on $600 check
NC state budget has $600M-plus for any shortfall
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina state government has at least $620 million at its disposal so far to close any budget hole this fiscal year.
Water main break closes Jones, Hammond streets area of Winterville
Officials with the Town of Winterville tell Nine On Your Side that there’s been a 6 inch water main break.
Jacksonville altering traffic on Saturday for water main, paving of new turn lane
Officials with the city of Jacksonville tell Nine On Your Side that the eastbound lanes of US 258 / NC 24 near Wespark Shopping Center will be closed Saturday, November 21, 2009 between the hours of 9 PM until 9 the following morning.
Camp Lejeune Marine gets 4 1/2 years in prison for soliciting child by computer for sex
A 24 year old Marine from Camp Lejeune is sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison after a military judge sentenced him Tuesday for traveling from Camp Lejeune to Pender County to engage in sexual activity with a 14 year old girl.
Plan to move traffic along 10th Street connector a step closer to reality
The plan to help traffic moved a little easier through Greenville is a step closer.
ON SCENE PHOTOS: Man remains hospitalized after boat collides with Atlantic Beach bridge
One man remains in the hospital tonight after driving his boat into the Atlantic Beach high rise bridge last night.
Boy’s death Monday an accident, no word on charges
The Onslow County Sheriffs Office is officially calling the shooting death of a three year old boy an accident.
Pentagon says 1 dead, 1 missing from 82nd Airborne
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) - The Pentagon said a member of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division remains missing after being ordered on a resupply mission in Afghanistan two weeks ago.
Police on Scene of Accident Involving Car and Person
Law enforcement is on the scene of a traffic accident involving a car and a person.
ECU hosts UAB on Saturday, traffic patterns changing
It’s another big week for the Pirates as ECU is getting ready to host UAB on Saturday, November 21st.
Marines, Sailors return to Camp Lejeune after 9 months in Afghanistan
About a thousand Marines and Sailors are back home with family and friends this morning.
DH Conley on “modified lockdown” for random drug sweep
The doors to DH Conley High School have been temporarily locked as sheriff’s deputies and drug sniffing dogs make a random sweep of the building.
DOD troubled by number of soldier suicides in 2009
The Department of Defense is concerned about the number of soldier suicides this year.
Wilimington PD need your help to locate man wanted in several bank robberies
Police in Wilmington need your help to find a bank robber.
Police: No new charges now in death of NC girl
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Investigators handling the death of a 5-year-old North Carolina girl say they can’t file more charges until they decide where crimes occurred.
Nov. 18th marks snow anniversary in the east
Wednesday is a 1-Year Snow Anniversary for the East
Additional money to provide services for homeless veterans
An amendment passed by the U.S. Senate will give thousands of dollars to services for homeless veterans.
