Pilot error blamed in 2010 S C trailer park crash
Federal investigators say pilot Danny Carroll failed to control the single engine plane and lacked instrument experience. The crash last July near a North Myrtle Beach mobile home park killed a Kannapolis funeral home owner, his wife, and their 4 year old granddaughter. Carroll was not certified for night flying and planned to return the rented plane by 8 30 p m but said delays due to weather. The family was returning from a beach vacation when the crash occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
North Carolina
National Transportation Safety Board
Danny Carroll
Carroll
Obstruction charge for Mount Airy Otis impersonator
Jimmy Slate, 63, known for dressing as Otis Campbell from The Andy Griffith Show, faces a city ordinance obstruction charge for sidewalk obstruction in Mount Airy. He has long impersonated the town drunk while engaging with tourists, though police say he was not in costume when arrested in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Jimmy Slate
Andy Griffith
Slate
Mount Airy
Otis Campbell
Libraries Awarded $2 Million in North Carolina Grants
The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources announced a $2 million federal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to fund 123 library projects across the state. Agency director Linda Carlisle said the funds will upgrade collections and technology, with local libraries benefiting nationwide. Spokeswoman Pan Jasket noted North Carolina is among a few states directing half of its federal library funds to local projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
State Department of Cultural Resources
Linda Carlisle
Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services
Pan Jasket
Blacks role in Confederacy stirs enduring debate
In Raleigh AP reports on Civil War commemorations reviving disputes over African Americans in the Confederacy. Historians note enslaved and free blacks contributed mainly to noncombat roles, with few soldiers, while debates continue about memorials and perceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
America
Confederacy
Virginia
North Carolina
Gregory Perry
Monroe
South
Malcolm X
Perry
Coski
Associated Press
Greg Peny
Tony Way
Perdue's political fortunes hinge on jobs in N C
In Raleigh, Gov Beverly Perdue could suffer a short term setback if the Republican led General Assembly overrides her veto of the 19.7 billion state budget. Overriding lawmakers count on five House Democrats who voted for the plan to remain aligned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Beverly Perdue
Perdue
GOP
Bill Brisson
D-Bladen
Gary Pearce
General Assembly
Pearce
University of North Carolina
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carolinas
North Myrtle Beach
S.C
NTSB
Davidson College
Weils Farm Weed Management
Horse Shoe
Cheryl Searcy
Wells Farm
Charlotte
Aaron Perry
John David Smith
University of North Carolina- Charlotte
Smith
Museum of the Confederacy
Richmond
John Coski
Brian Center
Gastonia
SAN Nivas Tau m Ciel
Bancom
Teleed
Sava Senior Care
Cox
Precianil
Budgetblinds.com
N.C
Main Avenue
Mon
Wed. & Thurs
Piedmont
Bushnvinefarm.com
Facebook
Life Insurance
Randy Walker
Ozark
Allstate
Auto Home Life Retirement
Allstate Life Insurance Company
Northbrook
Lincoln Benefit Sife Company
Lincoln
New York
Allstate Life Insurance Company of
Hauppauge
Allstate Insurance Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!