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Carolina Beach Town Council votes on re-zoning

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 9:52am.READ MORE:

An issue near and dear to many Carolina Beach residents went before the town council Tuesday night. Council voted on re-zoning areas from conservation to residential and vice versa. Full story...

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Woman dies while participating in UNCW research trial

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 5:47pm.READ MORE:

A source tells NewsChannel 3 the woman collapsed during a stress test in Saturday's fitness evaluation for the "Weight Wise Women" health program. Full story...

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DC Virgo dropping electives to study for end-of-grade exams

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 5:44pm.READ MORE:

New Hanover schools are out for spring break this week, but when the students at DC Virgo Middle School head back to class they'll face some intense preparation for their end of grade exams. Full story...

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Gangs growing problem in Pender County

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 5:30pm.READ MORE:

The Pender County sheriff's office says the number of gang members are on the rise. Full story...

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Brunswick County remains without permanent sheriff

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 5:09pm.READ MORE:

Brunswick County will remain without a permanent sheriff, at least for now. Full story...

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Wright working his way through prison system

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 5:05pm.READ MORE:

Former state Rep. Thomas Wright is working his way through the North Carolina prison system. Wright was convicted on three counts of fraud yesterday in Raleigh and sentenced to as much as eight years in prison. Full story...

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More on Stimulus Payments

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 4:46pm.READ MORE:

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In May, the Treasury Department will begin the process of issuing rebate checks to over 130 million individuals -- the result of provisions included in the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, which was signed into law in February. Full story...

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Clinton, Obama open campaign offices in Wilmington

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 4:40pm.READ MORE:

The countdown continues to the May 6 election and the North Carolina primary is drawing increasing attention from the Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton campaigns. Full story...

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Wallace Police detective dies, 14 wounded in Iraq attack

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 5:25pm.READ MORE:

Wallace Police received some sad news today about one of their own. Wallace Police Det. Emanuel Pickett was serving in Iraq with the National Guard. He was killed there Sunday. Full story...

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Investigators return to site of allegedly abused horses

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 5:20pm.READ MORE:

More than eight months ago Columbus County Animal Cruelty investigators confiscated eight horses after finding signs of neglect and abuse. Full story...

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Three Supply mobile homes burn

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 5:13pm.READ MORE:

Three mobile home fires on the same street in two days -- that's the case in one Supply neighborhood. Full story...

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UNCW gets web radio station

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 5:00pm.READ MORE:

The UNCW Seahawks have a new place to soar: over the web. Monday Hawkstream Radio hit the internet. Full story...

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2007 driest year on record for NC

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 11:37am.READ MORE:

2007 was the driest year on record in North Carolina. In Wilmington we finished off the year almost two feet below normal. 2008 has gotten off to a wetter start, which is good news for area lakes including Jordan Lake, which is our main water source. Full story...

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