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...
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Man faces DWI charge after Wilmington crash
A man is facing criminal charges after allegedly driving his vehicle into a fountain. Wilmington police arrested the driver, suspecting him of DWI. He was traveling in a Suzuki with three other people when he hit the fountain. One person was injured in the crash and...
North Carolina car accident kills 2, injures 2 others
A North Carolina soldier is facing criminal charges after a racing accident led to the death of a fellow soldier and another man. The 21-year-old has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and a single count of prearranged racing. Authorities believe...
Wilmington man dies 2 days after car accident
Anytime a pedestrian or anyone on any type of smaller motorized vehicle is in an accident, the injuries can be far worse than if two regular cars or trucks were involved. A Wilmington man has finally succumbed to his injuries after being involved in a deadly accident....
North Carolina woman accused of embezzlement, exploitation
When people are entrusted to care for elderly family members and the elderly person ends up being harmed in some way, people can immediately begin to jump to conclusions about someone's guilt or innocence. It's easy to suspect those who are entrusted with their care,...
3 face drug charges in North Carolina fast food bust
New Hanover County police have arrested three people after allegedly catching them in a drug deal. The three were apprehended by police after an officer saw one of the men dealing drugs out of the back entrance of a local Chick-fil-a restaurant. Police allege the...
North Carolina car accident kills pedestrian, injures another
Tragedy has again struck in North Carolina. Two pedestrians were hit by a car that veered off of the road. One died the following day, and the other sustained injuries. The car accident occurred one recent Friday night when the car struck the victims on a sidewalk,...
North Carolina man accused of gaining lottery winnings by fraud
A North Carolina woman may have her lottery prize stripped away because of a potential fraud act committed by her husband. He has since been arrested and is facing accusations of illegally obtaining the lottery ticket from his place of work. Authorities believe the...
North Carolina car accident leads to death of good Samaritan
A tragic accident in North Carolina has caused the death of a 33-year-old Raleigh man. He was attempting to assist a stalled motorist in the city of Barco when he was struck and killed by a pickup truck. In a strange twist, the stalled motorist is the one facing...
North Carolina man allegedly injures neighbor with weapon
A North Carolina man is in legal hot water after being accused of attacking his neighbor with a machete on July 7. The man has since been arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious bodily injury. He was being held in the Bladen County...


