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Whiteville: Poised for growth

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/06/2008 - 6:25pm.READ MORE:

There's no doubt the Cape Fear region is growing. Over the next 12 years to 2020 the entire area will see more people, highways, construction -- all of the things that make for the fastest growing region in the state. Full story...

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Growth brings increase in gang activity

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/05/2008 - 6:08pm.READ MORE:

A growing region can also mean increased crime. A little over a decade ago, gang activity in our area was unheard of. But gangs in our area are not becoming a problem, they are a problem. Full story...

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WPD bust man with over 100 heroin bags

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/05/2008 - 5:51pm.READ MORE:

Wilmington Police continue their offensive against the heroin trade. They are trying to stem the tide of overdose deaths -- four in two months. Full story...

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Author honors Black History of WWII

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/05/2008 - 5:50pm.READ MORE:

One man -- though not exactly a part of black history -- makes it his work to honor those who are. Full story...

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Landscaper wants City Council to ease water restriction

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/05/2008 - 5:49pm.READ MORE:

Tuesday one local landscaper will ask the Wilmington City Council to ease the mandatory water restrictions. Full story...

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Proposed landlfill sparks heated debate

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 02/05/2008 - 1:27am.READ MORE:

A bad case of déjà vu for many Brunswick county residents as they fight to stop another proposed landfill. Full story...

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Williston Senior High School alumni remember school desegregation

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 7:33pm.READ MORE:

Forty years ago life changed dramatically for thousands of people living in our area. That's when Williston Senior High, New Hanover County's only African American high school, closed its doors. Full story...

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Chiropractor uses power of prayer

Submitted by Guest on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 7:30pm.READ MORE:

The power of prayer and holistic healing has recently been in the national spotlight, with the TV show Grey's Anatomy setting a plot around a woman using alternative healing methods and doctors doubting her practice. Full story...

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How does our area's growth compare with Myrtle Beach?

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 7:18pm.READ MORE:

We continue our look into the future of our region by looking for some advice from folks who have already dealt with the kind of growth we're experiencing now. Full story...

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Brunswick County residents to speak out against landfill

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 7:01pm.READ MORE:

After three years of debate among residents and lawmakers, some people in Brunswick County were able to claim victory against the Hugo Neu landfill company. Full story...

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Marine initiative aims to raise numbers by over 200,000 by 2011

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 6:37pm.READ MORE:

A Marine Corps initiative aims to increase the number of marines nationwide to more than 200,000 by the year 2011. Full story...

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City sees fourth fatal heroin overdose in two months

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 5:54pm.READ MORE:

Another person is dead after overdosing on heroin. This makes four fatalities in Wilmington in two months which police are aware of. There are only a few treatment facilities in our area, two of which are privately funded. Full story...

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