A motor vehicle accident led to the death of a North Carolina woman late last month. The accident took place at about 1 a.m. in Charlotte when the woman was attempting to cross a street. The driver has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, DWI and a license...
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Beloved elementary school teacher killed in crash
A car accident claimed the life of a popular Wilmington elementary school teacher earlier this month. The 62-year-old third grade teacher was killed in a wreck on North College Road near Northchase Parkway.An oncoming vehicle crossed the center line and struck the...
Multiple drug charges will require strong defense
North Carolina residents know that charges involving drugs can come with severe penalties. The more drug charges involved in one arrest, the harsher the penalties. When an individual is facing several charges stemming from two different arrests, there is a long climb...
Motorcycle accident kills father and son
The consequences of motor vehicle accidents in Wilmington, North Carolina, and across the state can prove devastating, and those whose conduct caused the accident should be held responsible for their negligent actions. While one would hope that the at-fault driver...
Cocaine allegedly found during police investigation
On Oct. 10, two North Carolina men from Rockingham were arrested following an investigation conducted that same day. The two men now face various drug charges and are being held in the Moore County Jail. A 30-year-old man received a $125,000 secured bond while a...
Reality TV star causes car accident
Car accidents in Wilmington, North Carolina, and elsewhere are unique in that it is not always possible to know the extent to which someone has been injured simply by looking at the scene of the crash. Sometimes, a head-on collision that leaves two or more cars...
Auto accident claims life of Wilmington bicyclist
A tragic and fatal car accident involving a bicycle occurred on Oct. 16 in Wilmington. The collision happened around 10 p.m., after the bicyclist reportedly ran a red light. A 19-year-old minivan driver was said to be traveling north on Independence Boulevard when he...
Drug charges brought against North Carolina felon
A drug charge in North Carolina can lead to serious penalties if there is a conviction. And if the person has a past criminal record; a conviction on these new charges can lead to serious prison time. This may be the case for one individual who has been arrested on a...
Reckless driver hits, kills jogger in Wilmington
An auto accident involving a pedestrian is frightening because the victim stands little chance of escaping serious injury or death. Often they do not even realize what's happening until it is too late. And yet, like other places in the United States, death comes to...
“Suspicious” marijuana charges for North Carolina man
A 24-year-old North Carolina resident is facing drug charges after a police officer allegedly witnessed the man throwing "suspicious" items out of his car. Those items are alleged to include baggies of marijuana, but neither the number of baggies nor the amount of any...


