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WPD adding surveillance cameras downtown

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 04/10/2008 - 4:51pm.READ MORE:

Downtown Wilmington will soon be under a close watch. The Wilmington Police Department plans to install at least 20 surveillance cameras throughout the downtown area. Full story...

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Azalea Festival: Downtown parking info

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 04/10/2008 - 4:50pm.READ MORE:

If you're heading to any of the Azalea Festival events this weekend one of the biggest challenges you may face is parking. Full story...

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Wright under extended lock-down

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 04/10/2008 - 3:30pm.READ MORE:

Prison officials brought Wright to Vanceboro just hours after he was found guilty of fraud. Wright pulled in to the Craven Correctional Institution after the judge handed him a six-to-eight-year sentence. The institution is a processing center for new inmates. Full story...

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Easley officially appoints Wright replacement

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 04/10/2008 - 9:50am.READ MORE:

The people previously represented by former state House member Thomas Wright officially have their replacement. Full story...

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2008 Azalea Festival Queen crowned

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 7:37pm.READ MORE:

Barbara Alyn Woods was crowned our 2008 Azalea Festival queen. The coronation drew a large crowd to Riverfront Park. Woods stars on the hit TV show "One Tree Hill," which is filmed here in Wilmington. Full story...

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Azalea Festival concert postponed

Submitted by Guest on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 7:25pm.READ MORE:

The group Sugarland was scheduled to perform Thursday at UNCW's Trask Coliseum. The concert has been postponed. Full story...

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TroubleShooters: Wilmington family close to losing everything

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 6:03pm.READ MORE:

A Wilmington family is on the brink of losing everything. Four family members were injured in a recent auto accident and the woman who caused the wreck didn't have enough insurance to cover the family's medical bills. Full story...

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Azalea Festival crowds good for business

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 5:41pm.READ MORE:

Hundreds of thousands of tourists and residents are expected to take part in this year's Azalea Festival. Big crowds translate to big bucks for local business. Full story...

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Law enforcement aims for Azalea Festival safety

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 5:39pm.READ MORE:

With all of the people taking part in the festival, law enforcement will be making its presence known. We can expect to see law enforcement officers on everything from boats to Segways to their own two feet -- whatever it takes to keep their eye on the crowds. Full story...

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Waterway public access becoming rare

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 5:34pm.READ MORE:

Spring is here and that means boating season is right around the corner -- that is, if you can get your boat out into the water. Full story...

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DA: Wright's prison term appropriate

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 1:11pm.READ MORE:

On Monday former state Rep. Thomas Wright was found guilty of three of the four felony fraud charges that he was facing. He's already in jail, and for now he's at the Craven County Correctional Facility in Vanceboro. Full story...

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Free rabies clinic

Submitted by Guest on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 10:32am.READ MORE:

A free rabies clinic is available to New Hanover County residents on Saturday, April 19. Full story...

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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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