Gifts for the green thumb

StarNewsOnline.com - Fri Nov 27

Published: Friday, November 27, 2009 at 8:50 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 27, 2009 at 8:50 p.m. At the Sterling House, Hanover Center, Wilmington, I found some salad servers that are perfect for gardeners and for anybody who likes to entertain.

Have yourself a Dram Tree Christmas

StarNewsOnline.com - Fri Nov 27

Jack E. Fryar, proprietor of Dram Tree Books and Whittler's Bench Press, emailed to note that he will be "camping out"A at Books-A-Million, 3636 Oleander Drive, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, from Monday through Christmas Eve.

Home invasion suspect posed as Bible salesman

WWAY-TV Wilmington - Fri Nov 27

Submitted by Jolene Reilly on 27 November 2009 - 1:51pm. Sheriff's deputies say a man wanted for holding a woman at knife-point was posing as a Bible salesman.

Area ABC salaries less than New Hanover administratora s

Jacksonville Daily News - Thu Nov 26

Local Alcohol Beverage Control general manager pay pales in comparison to New Hanover County's ABC administrator, whose $232,200 yearly salary sparked a state investigation when revealed by an area newspaper earlier this week.

Authorities searching for man in connection with 2007 murder

StarNewsOnline.com - Thu Nov 26

Adam Elijah Ward is wanted in connection with a 2007 homicide. Officials suspect Ward might be in New Hanover or Pender county during the holiday season.

Nominate your favorite volunteer for Voices of Conscience series

StarNewsOnline.com - Thu Nov 26

Published: Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 7:25 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 7:25 p.m. SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Here's a chance to give recognition to hard-working volunteers in our area.

Wreck on North Kerr Avenue sends one to the hospital

StarNewsOnline.com - Thu Nov 26

The red Cadillac was heading east on North Kerr when the crash happened about 2 p.m., according to N.C. Highway Patrol Trooper L.C. Whitaker.

Sand could come before Christmas on New Hanover, Ocean Isle beaches

StarNewsOnline.com - Wed Nov 25

Published: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 10:03 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 10:03 a.m. After months of worries about funding and high bids, it looks like several beach towns in Southeastern North Carolina will be getting their fresh shots of sand this winter after all.

Grades for cash not the right message

Richmond County Daily Journal - Wed Nov 25

From the Star-News of Wilmington, Nov. 16 Pssst! Hey, kid, wanna get a better grade on your next test without taxing your brain? Get your parents to donate $20 to the school and we'll spot you a few points.

Drug charges against insurance agent dropped

StarNewsOnline.com - Tue Nov 24

Published: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. Wilmington Drug charges were dropped late Monday against insurance agent James "Don" Bullard after a pill police seized from his house turned out not to be ecstasy.