Drug charges are prosecuted seriously in North Carolina; however, that doesn't mean that everyone who is accused is automatically guilty. Two men are facing drug charges after unrelated arrests were recently conducted in Pender County, North Carolina. The first...
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North Carolina ambulance accident kills woman; driver sentenced
In an update to a story we first brought you in our October 13 blog post, a North Carolina ambulance driver has now pleaded guilty for his role in a car accident that killed a 19-year-old woman. The man faced a single count of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, and...
North Carolina man faces fraud charge after benefits application
Becoming disabled, even for a short period of time, is a significant event in anyone's life, and can bring a great deal of stress and financial hardship. On top of these types of concerns, one North Carolina man is now facing fraud charges after being accused of...
Wilmington car accident with school bus sends 13 to hospital
Any time students are involved in an accident it affects multiple families and stirs concern within the community. Recently, a car accident occurred in Wilmington that sent numerous people to the hospital. The collision occurred between a school bus transporting...
North Carolina man accused of killing his wife
Many North Carolina residents are aware of a recent news story in which a local man is accused of killing his wife. Police interrogation tapes apparently reveal that the man claimed the violent crime occurred accidentally. He stated he picked up a gun from a bag that...
North Carolina woman will go to jail after fatal car accident
A North Carolina woman responsible for the deaths of three people has made a plea deal in her case. The car accident that led to the charges against her occurred three years ago when the woman was allegedly street racing. Three people were killed when her vehicle...
Police chief’s son faces drug charges in North Carolina
The son of a North Carolina police chief is facing drug charges after being stopped by local police. The 29-year-old was driving in the early morning hours when he was stopped by an officer after his vehicle veered out of his lane of travel. Drug charges resulted from...
Trooper found to be at fault in North Carolina car accident
A North Carolina trooper is at fault for causing a car accident on Interstate 95. An internal investigation showed that the trooper failed to yield the right of way, which led to an accident. It is likely he will receive internal discipline for his role in the car...
2 men facing drug charges in North Carolina
An investigation in North Carolina has resulted in drug charges for two local men. The three-month investigation led authorities to a 50-year-old man and one other male whose age was not known. The drug charges are related to the alleged manufacturing of the drug...
Auto accident risk in New Hanover County highest in state
While New Hanover may be a wonderful place to live, it comes with a dubious distinction, ranking as one of the most dangerous places to drive. An analysis taken by AAA Carolinas reports that in 2011, New Hanover ranked second for the possibility of being involved in...


