News

November 20, 2008

Marines gather to remember the Battle for Tarawa

It was a battle in which U.S. Marines had 3,000 casualties in just three days - the Battle for Tarawa during World War II.

Investigation still underway in JH Rose fight

Greenville is still investigating a fight that broke out at a high school forcing police to use pepper spray.

Officials Try to Help Kids in Foster Care Find a Forever Family

Members of the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina and Carried in my Heart Enterprises were at Wendy’s giving out information about adoption. 

High Schooler Wins Holiday Art Card Contest

Lizzie Morrisette won Beaufort County’s holiday card art contest.

Wallet Watch

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Mexican emigration dropped 42 percent in 2 years

MEXICO CITY (AP) - A Mexican government survey shows a sharp drop in emigration.

Humane Society says Petland stores tied to puppy mills

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Humane Society says many Petland stores are selling puppies from so-called puppy mills, but telling customers that the dogs come from good breeders.

Hells Angels bikers acquitted of attempted murder

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Two Hells Angels bikers have been acquitted of attempted murder in a gunfight during the Sturgis motorcycle rally.

U.S. Lockerbie families say they can `close this chapter’

WASHINGTON (AP) - As the 20th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 approaches, the families of the 180 Americans killed say they’ve now received full compensation from Libya for the loss of their loved ones.

UN expert says Europe should take Guantanamo inmates unwanted at home

GENEVA (AP) - The U.N.’s torture investigator says America’s European allies have a responsibility to take in Guantanamo inmates who cannot be sent home when the military prison closes.

Judge orders release of 5 terror suspects at Gitmo

WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge is ordering the immediate release of five terror suspects held at Guantanamo Bay for almost seven years.

Report: Records search on Joe the Plumber improper

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - Ohio’s government watchdog says an agency director improperly used state computers to find personal information on the man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the presidential campaign.

Congress extends jobless benefits

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress has passed legislation extending jobless benefits through the December holidays, keeping checks flowing to laid-off workers who would otherwise lose them.

Bailout vote put off until December

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic leaders in Congress have put off a vote on bailing out the auto industry until next month, and want the top companies to present a plan showing the money will make them financially viable.

Stocks lower in afternoon trading

NEW YORK (AP) - It’s been another dismal afternoon on Wall Street. Investors have been keeping one eye on Capitol Hill, and the efforts to provide a bailout for the Big Three auto companies.

Special Report: Crime In Schools, Part One

Our schools: a safety zone for kids.  That’s what we’d like to think. But listen to this list.  Possession of a weapon. Assault on school personnel.  Bomb threats.  Kidnapping.  These are crimes on campus: and the state tracks how many happen in each county’s schools.  And it’s happening in your county.

Inconsistent stories in NC college student’s death

HICKORY, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina authorities are investigating the death of a 19-year-old sophomore at Lenoir-Rhyne University because of what they say are inconsistent statements by witnesses about his death.

Battling Back Against the Economic Downturn

It’s another disastrous day for the stock market as the DOW closed down almost 450 points.

Fugitive Files: Michael Kevin King

Nine On Your Side’s Parul Joshi explains why investigators want this fugitive behind bars.

Stocks see heavy selling again

NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks fell sharply after word came that Democratic congressional leaders would postpone consideration of an auto industry bailout. A brief advance was seen at mid-session on hopes that something might be done more quickly.

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