Cape Fear 2020: Teens and drugs
Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/13/2008 - 6:07pm.READ MORE:
Drugs use among teenagers is a problem nationwide and it's no different in our area. In today's Cape Fear 2020 report we take a look at the use of drugs among teens now -- and what you should be aware of in the future.
Full story...Wilmington named one of Dozen Distinctive Destinations
Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/13/2008 - 5:54pm.READ MORE:
More than 60 cities in the country apply every year and only 12 are selected. This year Wilmington was one of the very elite 12 honored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the country's Dozen Distinctive Destinations.
Full story...Wright told agent he pocketed charitable money for "sweat equity"
Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/13/2008 - 3:15pm.READ MORE:
A state investigator says Representative Thomas Wright put charitable money in his personal bank account for work he called "sweat equity."
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» Writers vote to end strike
Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/13/2008 - 7:51am.READ MORE:
Hollywood writers are going back to work. The Writers Guild of America says its members have voted to end the three-month strike that brought the entertainment industry to a standstill.
Full story...College student stuck in financial limbo
Submitted by Guest on Wed, 02/13/2008 - 1:17am.READ MORE:
New Hanover High School dropout looks back at decision
Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 7:28pm.READ MORE:
A former New Hanover High School student who dropped out says it was a difficult decision, but one he says was right for him at the time.
Full story...DOT challenged by aging infrastructure
Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 7:06pm.READ MORE:
Our roads and bridges are the part of our infrastructure that keeps us moving. But will the infrastructure we have now keep us moving into the year 2020?
Full story...Couple celebrates 67 years of marriage
Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 6:47pm.READ MORE:
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and for one local couple, love is definitely in the air.
Full story...Cape Fear 2020: Myrtle Beach
Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 1:14pm.READ MORE:
Last week we traveled to Myrtle Beach to see how that area has dealt with the kind of regional development we're seeing here along the Cape Fear coast now. We head back to the grand strand for another comparison. As our area continues to grow, what is the personal impact?
Full story...Northwest City Council says NO to landfill
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 2:03am.READ MORE:
Angry crowds packed the Northwest city council meeting. They held signs and told council members exactly what they thought about a proposed landfill in Brunswick County.
Full story...Cape Fear 2020: Green Cars
Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/11/2008 - 7:33pm.READ MORE:
As we continue our look ahead to the year 2020, with more people in our area there will certainly be more cars on our roads. But what kind of cars will they be?
Full story...Man studies, relives African-American Civil War history
Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/11/2008 - 6:50pm.READ MORE:
Anyone can see Fred Johnson lives his life in another era. He spends his time studying and reliving the Civil War and the contribution African-Americans made while serving.
Full story...Bladen County officials working to lower dropout number
Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/11/2008 - 6:36pm.READ MORE:
In Bladen County last year about 1,700 students started the year off in the county's two high schools. By the end of the year 148 of them dropped out. Now school officials are working to lower that number.
Full story...NC campaign season underway
Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/11/2008 - 6:35pm.READ MORE:
Campaign season in North Carolina is officially underway. Elections officials statewide began accepting applications at noon for the 2008 ballot.
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» $24 billion budget shortfall could hurt retirement plans
Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/11/2008 - 6:15pm.READ MORE:
Ask state employees, and they'll tell you one of the most popular reasons to work for the government is a well-funded retirement package that includes health care. But the state retirement package has not been fully funded. And that could mean higher expenses for state retirees.
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