Sampson native promises to continue exposing fraud (Sampson Independent)
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:46:45 GMT
N.C. auditor and Sampson County native Leslie Merritt is looking for hometown support as he seeks another four-year term as the state’s financial inspector.
Townsend woman admits to ID theft (KPAX Missoula)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:37:49 GMT
A Townsend woman has pleaded guilty to stealing the identity of a missing South Carolina woman to attend an Ivy League school.
Former judge doesn't regret call for anti-gang laws (WRAL.com Raleigh)
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:12:50 GMT
A former District Court judge who made a high-profile appeal for anti-gang legislation five months ago said he is beginning to see some response to his plea.
NC community colleges to admit illegal immigrants? (ABC11 Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville)
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:29:12 GMT
North Carolina community college officials appear willing to reconsider a ban on admitting illegal immigrants, as they look for a way to balance students' educational needs with issues of fairness.
Colleges consider admitting illegal immigrants (Greensboro News & Record)
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:11:06 GMT
RALEIGH — North Carolina community college officials appear willing to reconsider a ban on admitting illegal immigrants, as they look for a way to balance students’ educational needs with issues of fairness. The State Board of Community Colleges on Thursday met to discuss a July decision from the Department of Homeland Security, which said the federal government does not bar community ...
Johns Is. resident convicted (The Post and Courier)
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:44:19 GMT
A Johns Island man was convicted this week for running a furniture-selling scam that bilked consumers around the country out of tens of thousands of dollars. A federal jury found Henry Rayford Privette Jr., 49, guilty of 10 counts of wire fraud Wednesday after a nearly two-day trial in Elizabeth City, N.C.
State opens investigation into Horry parole agent home detention issue (Florence Morning News)
Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:52:20 GMT
The Governor’s office and the South Carolina Victim’s Assistance Network opened investigations into a Horry County parole agent’s release of a teen from home detention to participate in a softball tournament. The solicitor in the case called the move a “flagrant violation” of the judge’s order.
Inmate recants testimony that won convictions in Beatrice murder (Lincoln Journal Star)
Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:26:24 GMT
OMAHA — The last time Ada JoAnn Taylor spoke publicly about the 1985 killing, she helped convict a man of first-degree murder. Now, she’s hoping her words will help set him free.
Should Colleges Enroll Illegal Immigrants? (US News & World Report)
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:09:26 GMT
A new front line in the immigration debate: access to higher education.
Burlington police look for three in perfume theft (Burlington Times-News)
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:20:20 GMT
Burlington police are looking for three men who stole $1,000 in perfume around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday from Ulta on University Drive.
