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Wilmington detectives have lead in year-old murder case

Submitted by Guest on Mon, 03/31/2008 - 10:14pm.READ MORE:

It's been one year since Ronald Conyers Jr. was found dead in an alley near downtown Wilmington. His murder remains unsolved, but investigators say they are getting closer. That's news his mother Samantha Buchanon has been waiting for. Full story...

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Wilmington City Council members discuss tight budget

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 03/31/2008 - 6:04pm.READ MORE:

It has been a long day for Wilmington City Council members. Much of an all-day session was devoted to the city's tight budget, due in part to the $7 million shortfall caused by an error in the county tax office. Full story...

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Fifth person arrested in Marshall murder, all teenagers

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 03/31/2008 - 5:42pm.READ MORE:

A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the murder of 23-year-old Robert Marshall Jr. Full story...

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Arrest Made in Traffic Fatality

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Kelvin Cardwell was charged with Death by Vehicle, No Operators License, and Reckless Driving for the fatal crash that occurred in the early hours of March 30 and killed UNCW student Annie McLeod. Full story...

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Wilmington City Council to discuss Monkey Junction annexation

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 03/31/2008 - 10:14am.READ MORE:

Wilmington City Council is considering annexing part of Monkey Junction. Some folks who live there protested on the steps of City Hall Friday, saying they live in the county for a reason: because they do not want to pay city taxes. Full story...

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Rain brings relief to wildfires

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 6:30pm.READ MORE:

Sunday's rain was a relief to wildfires burning in several counties. While the rain helps, it won't completely put out the hot spots that are still burning. Full story...

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Caswell Beach morning call program

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 5:59pm.READ MORE:

Living alone, at any age, comes with its challenges. If you have an emergency and can't get in touch with anyone, you might not get the help you need. That's why the Brunswick County town of Caswell Beach, which tends to be a retirement community, has a new program aimed at checking up on people who live alone. Full story...

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Questions raised about Hewett's handling of missing persons case

Submitted by Guest on Sat, 03/29/2008 - 6:48pm.READ MORE:

In August 2006, 28 year-old Billy Wade Russ went missing in Brunswick County. A seven-week search ended when Russ' neighbor found Russ' decomposed body in his backyard. Now, evidence evidence released in the suspension of Sheriff Ron Hewett suggests he could have done more in the search. Full story...

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Electronics recycling program

Submitted by Guest on Sat, 03/29/2008 - 6:31pm.READ MORE:

We're used to recycling cans, bottles and paper. But computers and television sets don't typically come to mind as recyclable materials. A New Hanover County electronics recycling program wants to change that. Full story...

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Wildfire aftermath

Submitted by Guest on Sat, 03/29/2008 - 6:16pm.READ MORE:

Forest officials are dealing with the aftermath of several wildfires burning in local counties. Full story...

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Super Saturday for the IRS

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Super Saturday is underway, it's the day the IRS tries to get taxpayers to file their taxes before the April deadline. It's geared toward low-wage earners and those receiving veterans benefits to file their taxes with the IRS free of charge. Full story...

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Fighting obesity

Submitted by Guest on Fri, 03/28/2008 - 12:45pm.READ MORE:

New studies find that North Carolinians are some of the heaviest people in the United States. Full story...

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Parents get a wake-up call about underage drinking

Submitted by Guest on Fri, 03/28/2008 - 10:21am.READ MORE:

10.8 million. That's the estimated number of youths between the ages of 12 and 20 that are underage drinkers. That's why a local group called Coastal Horizons organized a town hall meeting for parents. Full story...

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Cape Fear Valley Hospital to lease Bladen County Hospital

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 03/27/2008 - 5:25pm.READ MORE:

Just a year ago it was in danger of closing its doors for good. But now the Bladen County Hospital is getting ready to expand its services. Full story...