Jessica Ferrer

NC House bill to clarify public defender fees owed by convicted criminals

Jessica Ferrer — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:59:48 +0000

Under North Carolina law, convicted criminals are only responsible for paying back attorney fees during their probation and if the probation is terminated. House Bill 388 would add those whose probation term expired as well.

New bill, Healthy Marriage Act, could make potential changes to the current divorce laws in NC

Jessica Ferrer — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:15:58 +0000

It could take longer for a married couple to get a divorce in North Carolina. Instead of a one year waiting period, three senators have introduced a bill -- the Healthy Marriage Act -- that will change it to two years.

In addition to waiting an extra year to be divorced, a couple would have to complete courses on improving communication skills and conflict resolution. These courses would not have to be completed together.

Goolsby's death penalty bill opposed by NC professors

Jessica Ferrer — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:44:06 +0000

Over 70 university professors from across North Carolina have signed a letter opposing a bill that will make amendments to the state’s death penalty law. Republican Senator Thom Goolsby of New Hanover County is the primary sponsor of the bill. His bill would lift the moratorium on the death penalty in North Carolina. WHQR’s Jessica Ferrer reports that it would also overturn the Racial Justice Act, a law enacted to investigate the impact of racial bias in capital sentencing.

Local conference spotlights diversity and inclusion in business

Jessica Ferrer — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:09:56 +0000

UNC Wilmington recently hosted an all-day conference called Diversity: A Competitive Advantage to talk about the impact of inclusion in businesses. Panelists who explored The Business Case for Diversity say that hiring diverse workers isn’t enough if there’s not inclusion as well.

Problem solving and learning take the stage in a local celebration of National Engineers Week

Jessica Ferrer — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:22:55 +0000

Immigration reform could impact local economy

Jessica Ferrer — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:58:16 +0000

Immigration reform is making its way through Congress, and the North Carolina AFL-CIO is taking notice. The union workers’ group held a news conference in Raleigh recently to talk about their support for immigration reform.

Proposed state legislation may pave way for safety marshals on public school grounds

Jessica Ferrer — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:14:44 +0000

Donn Ansell honored with room dedication at Hannah Block Community Arts Center

Jessica Ferrer — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:04:24 +0000

If the walls could talk at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, they might be thanking Donn Ansell, too.

NHC Commissioner Candidate Profile: Stephen Vosnock

Jessica Ferrer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0000

As a lifelong resident of New Hanover County, Stephen Vosnock says he pays attention to county issues and is hoping to take that involvement to the government level.

CFCC Offers First Woodturning Class

Jessica Ferrer — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:51:31 +0000

Tiny wood shavings are finding their way into Cape Fear Community College and they aren’t being tracked in by students’ shoes.