Travel
How To Save Money On Gas
It occurred to me a few weeks ago that gas prices are high. Judging by all the SUVs still being driven around town, most people haven’t figured that out. Or, at least they haven’t traded in for that hybrid car yet.
And even if you did miss it on the news, you can also tell when [...]
It’s Official, Delta & Northwest Merge
Delta Air Lines Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corp. today announced an agreement in which the two carriers will combine in an all-stock transaction, creating America’s premier global airline.
The new airline, which will be called Delta, will provide employees with greater job security, an equity stake in the combined airline and a more stable platform for [...]
North Carolina, Wake County Likes To Speed
New figures just released from the Governor’s Highway Safety Program say one thing about North Carolina drivers. We like to drive fast!
In one week’s time, just 7 days, the state pulled over more than 11,000 people for speeding! This includes more than 700 people in Wake County alone, even more than the Charlotte area. What’s [...]
American Airlines Expands, Contracts In Raleigh
If you are taking a trip to London from RDU, you will now arrive at a new airport in England. Thanks to the Open Skies Agreement between the United States and Europe, your new destination will be Heathrow airport instead of Gatwick airport.
Here is the press release sent out today by American Airlines, but I want you [...]
Welcome To CSI: Raleigh
The World was heading to work today and happened to see this accident on Six Forks Road. Traffic was backed up and at times stopped, so I had plenty of time to take a picture.
Emergency services were there and the accident was at the point where everyone involved was standing around waiting for the tow [...]
What In The World Is This?
I was on my way back to the NBC17 studios after a school visit today, when pulling up beside me on the interstate was this truck.
I blurred out the name on the side, but it was a flooring company…and that’s an air conditioning unit coming out of the side.
So, these guys either work in the [...]
Britts Donuts On The Carolina Coast
The World took one final trip to the beach this weekend before the school year gets started and while the sand and surf were great, the donuts were even better!
If you haven’t been to Carolina Beach, North Carolina since 1939, I have this new restaurant you must try. Hidden by the boardwalk, next to an [...]
The World In St. Louis
After a few days away from the friendly confines of the NBC17 studios, I’m back in time for another round of heat and possible hurricanes.
Jumped in the car last Tuesday for the thirteen hour trip to St. Charles, Missouri to see my family and participate in a friend’s wedding. Unfortunately, if you think that I [...]