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Hurricane Sandy: Some NC Residents Brace Themselves for More Flooding

Giant waves and high water rushed up beaches in Pender County along Topsail Beach, N.C. on Sunday. The force of Hurricane Sandy devastated the land, stripping away sand from beaches and knocking down homeowners’ foundations. In other North Carolina storm news, tall ship HMS Bounty had to be abandoned early Monday morning after Hurricane Sandy […]

Attorney General Roy Cooper Warns of Scams as NC Officials Assess Damage from Sandy

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Attorney General Roy Cooper warns people to be careful of scams, especially those saying they are collecting money for relief efforts. “The lowest of the low use catastrophes like this to line their own pockets,” Cooper said in a statement. “Don’t let phony charities divert your donations from those […]

Crew Error Blamed for N.C. Plane Crash Killing Four

Four North Carolina Air National Guardsmen who were fighting wildfires from the air in South Dakota died last July because of crew error. The conclusion was reported in a recently released accident statement, the News Observer said. Four airmen died while fighting the White Draw Fire in the Black Hills of South Dakota about five […]

Three Vets Killed in Texas Have N.C. Connections

Three of the four veterans who were killed Thursday, Nov. 15, in a West Texas crash between a train and a parade float had connections to North Carolina, according to reports. The floats were transporting the returning veterans to a banquet being organized to recognize their service in war. Some wives also were aboard. The […]

Overweight Woman Dies While Waiting for a Flight to Take Her Home

A wheelchair-bound woman who weighed 425 pounds was denied being able to fly on three separate airlines after attempts to board her properly failed. She later died, allegedly nine days after being rejected by the first airline. The 56-year-old woman, who with her husband, wanted to return to the Bronx in New York City, was […]

Charlotte Bar Fined for Serving Drunk Driver Brings Up Liability Issues

A Charlotte jury fined Eddie’s Place, a South Charlotte bar and restaurant, $1.7 million for serving a drunk man who crashed into a car and severely injured two parents. The mother was pregnant and lost her unborn child because of the crash. The parents, Matt Eastridge, 32, and his wife, Meredith, 32, were hospitalized for […]

Join us for the Keith Rex “Tater” Thomas Golf Classic

The Keith Rex “Tater” Thomas Classic golf tournament will be held on Wednesday, May 7th at 1 p.m. at Pine Burr Golf Course in Lillington, NC.

Homeowner’s Insurance to Increase by an Average of 7 Percent in NC

Homeowner’s Insurance to Increase by an Average of 7 Percent in NC The top state insurance regulator in North Carolina signed an agreement March 5 which will allow companies to raise homeowner’s insurance policies by an average of 7 percent statewide a year beginning in July. According to reports, Wayne Goodwin agreed to the increase, […]

N.C. Firefighter Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident

April 8, 2014

Following a traffic accident at the scene of a woods fire, a North Carolina firefighter was seriously injured and suffered the loss of his left leg. Courier-Tribune reports that 43-year-old Earl Harrington of Candor was part of a team of volunteer firefighters on the scene at 1906 Cole Road, near Brewer Road in Montgomery County. […]

NC Troopers Sue State for Pay Raises

April 1, 2014

A recent lawsuit filed against the state of North Carolina alleges state troopers were promised pay raises that never materialized. According to the suit, the troopers now face severe financial hardships as a result of the empty promises. Times-News reports that the suit was filed on behalf of several North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers […]