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January 09, 2008
96 Counties Now On Board for Statewide Operation Inasmuch
RALEIGH, NC (January 9, 2008) The inaugural Statewide Operation Inasmuch Day is building momentum. Coordinators from 96 North Carolina counties have now signed on to organize the one-day blitz on April 19, 2008.
State Democrats to review Mecklenburg County sheriff’s race
(AP) - The state Democratic Party plans to hold a hearing next month to review the December party vote for Mecklenburg County sheriff.
ALE Agents Cite 1,125 Store Clerks During 2007 Compliance Checks
RALEIGH – Last year, Alcohol Law Enforcement agents conducted 6,895 tobacco compliance checks across the state and cited 1,125 store clerks in 91 counties for selling tobacco or tobacco products to a minor.
Man dies after officers used Taser to subdue him
(AP) - Authorities say a man who told police that he had overdosed on crack cocaine died after an officer used a Taser to restrain him.
Moore disagrees with Easley on Transportation reform
(AP) - Gubernatorial candidate Richard Moore says he disagrees with fellow Democrat Governor Mike Easley on how to reform the Transportation Department.
NC biofuels center begins work to develop fuel alternatives
(AP) - The Biofuels Center of North Carolina has started working toward new sources of energy that can be grown in the state.
Skybus continues to add flights at new PTI hub
(AP) - Skybus Airlines is adding even more flights for its new hub at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Nike tips off Air Jordan 23, the last?
(AP) - New Air Jordans are coming.
Police: Man breaks into pool hall, hangs out and drinks
(AP) - Wilmington police say a man broke into a pool hall and spent a few hours shooting pool and drinking alcohol before the owner of the business arrived to open it.
Edwards to press on despite loss
(AP) - Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards says he will stay in the race, despite his third place finish in the New Hampshire primary last night.
January 08, 2008
House panel investigating Wright set to meet today
(AP) - The state House committee investigating criminal charges against New Hanover County Rep. Thomas Wright is scheduled to meet today.
Toddler Found Safe, Father Behind Bars
A toddler is safe tonight and her father is behind bars after police say he kidnapped her this afternoon.
Ahoskie Bypass Dispute
As our community grows, many of us in the east would probably like to see more roads to relieve traffic. But citizens in one area have mobilized against a plan to expand a major road. They say it's a plan, that doesn't make sense and this is a battle that pits tourism and growth, against home owners in the Ahoskie area.
Skull Found in New River
The sheriff's department says it recovered the skull this afternoon in French’s Creek after a couple of folks in the area spotted it near the waterline.
Give 2 the Troops Needs Bicycles
If you have a child’s bike lying around that you're not using, our troops overseas could make use of them.
Missing Pregnant Marine
Authorities are reaching out to the public for clues in this case.
Gov. Easley Announces “Booze It & Lose It” Campaign Nets 4,367 DWI Arrests
RALEIGH — Gov. Mike Easley announced today that state and local law enforcement officers issued citations to 4,367 motorists for driving while impaired during the Holiday “Booze It & Lose It” campaign.
Companies seek millions for landfill compensation
(AP) - Four companies that were looking to build large landfills in North Carolina are now asking the state for nearly $25 million as compensation.
Easley uncertain about banning political giving by board members
(AP) - Governor Mike Easley is worried that well-qualified people could be left off the state Board of Transportation if they're banned from donating to political candidates.
DMV back to issuing driver’s licenses after one-day hiccup
(AP) - The state Division of Motor Vehicles is issuing driver's licenses and identification cards again after a national slowdown led officials to stop the process for one day.
Pesticide Board to review Ag-Mart fine
(AP) - A tomato grower accused of exposing North Carolina employees to toxic pesticides may not have to pay what was the largest fine in state history.
Tractor-trailer rollover blocks I-40 lane in Haywood County
(AP) - The Department of Transportation says an overturned tractor-trailer is blocking one of two lanes on Interstate 40 near the Haywood County town of Maggie Valley.
Fog advisories across NC
(AP) - The National Weather Service is warning drivers to take caution as dense fog covers much of the state.
Official: Georgia hiker’s accused kidnapper led authorities to body
(AP) - Officials say a man accused of kidnapping a 24-year-old hiker led authorities to her body in the mountains of North Georgia.
January 07, 2008
Former Buncombe sheriff gets new lawyer
(AP) - The former Buncombe County sheriff who's charged with accepting money to protect an illegal video poker ring has a new lawyer.
School Redistricting Meeting
With the opening of a new elementary school this fall, the Pitt County Board of Education is deciding how to fill it up.
Consolidation Controversy Continues
The debate over the consolidation of four high schools into two continued Monday night. The issues of having Bear Grass high school students attend Roanoke and Jamesville high students go to Williamston continues to stir up controversy.
Six N.C. Universities Make Top 100
Several universities here in our state are making national news for being the best schools for your money.
Hiker’s body found
(AP) - Authorities have found the body of missing hiker Meredith Hope Emerson.
Four charged in Raleigh murder
(AP) - Police in Raleigh have charged four people with murder in the death of a 32-year-old man whose body was found Sunday morning.
