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Meteorologists: Tsunami could hit our area

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 01/16/2008 - 6:20pm.READ MORE:

A group of meteorologists at the National Weather Service say the threat of a tsunami hitting our area is real. Full story...

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Economic news hints at recession

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 01/16/2008 - 6:08pm.READ MORE:

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The latest economic news may bring the "R" word to mind. While few say we are in a recession now, everyone agrees we ought to try heading one off. Full story...

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FBI: suspect in Marine's death hints at apparent flight to Mexico

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 01/16/2008 - 3:47pm.READ MORE:

Authorities say the key suspect in the slaying of a 20-year-old pregnant Marine told comrades he would flee to Mexico to avoid a conviction on rape charges. Full story...

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Marines: Slain pregnant Marine didn't feel threatened by suspect

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 01/16/2008 - 10:49am.READ MORE:

Officials say a 20-year-old pregnant Marine who disappeared in December told victims' advocates she didn't feel threatened by the man now sought in her death. Full story...

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Family Focus Night teaches parents, kids about gang activity

Submitted by Guest on Wed, 01/16/2008 - 12:26am.READ MORE:

A meeting at Myrtle Grove Middle School was part of a series of meetings at New Hanover County Schools that is opening up the eyes of parents and kids to bad behavior going on close to home. Full story...

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Wanted Marine's truck found in NC

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 01/15/2008 - 9:02pm.READ MORE:

Another break in the search for missing Marine Cesar Laurean this afternoon: police have found his truck near Raleigh. It was located outside a Microtel Inn in Morrisville. Full story...

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Hewett subpoenas reference inmate work

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 01/15/2008 - 8:50pm.READ MORE:

We're finally hearing new information about the subpoenas issued for some of Brunswick County sheriff Ron Hewett's family members and deputies. Full story...

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UNCW says no to downtown party shuttle

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 01/15/2008 - 6:49pm.READ MORE:

UNCW students said yes, but school leaders said no when it came to supporting a bus service that would bring students back to campus after a night partying downtown. Full story...

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WPD adds civilian traffic investigators

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 01/15/2008 - 6:10pm.READ MORE:

The Wilmington Police Department added two new members to its team. They may ride around in cars with flashing lights and sirens, but they don't have the same authority as other officers. Full story...

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City discusses Monkey Junction annexation

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 01/15/2008 - 11:19am.READ MORE:

Wilmington City Council members met Monday night to discuss annexing parts of Monkey Junction. The expansion would mean more money for the city, forcing businesses and hundreds of residents to pay city taxes. Full story...

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Durham woman finds murdered Marine's ID card

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 01/15/2008 - 11:10am.READ MORE:

The Onslow County sheriff says it's -- to use his words – "an earth-wide manhunt" for Corporal Cesar Laurean. He is the Camp Lejeune Marine accused of killing pregnant comrade Maria Lauterbach. Full story...

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No fetal homicide law in NC

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 01/14/2008 - 7:03pm.READ MORE:

The recent murdered Marine case has raised questions about North Carolina laws regarding the death of a fetus. Full story...

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Man sentenced to 40 years for rape, kidnapping

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 01/14/2008 - 5:56pm.READ MORE:

A man accused of kidnapping and raping five women in New Hanover and Wake Counties has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Full story...

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Local high school dropout rates on the rise

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 01/14/2008 - 5:49pm.READ MORE:

Statewide numbers show dropout rates among high school students have been increasing every year since 2002. State education officials are meeting in Raleigh to determine how to fund a program dedicated to preventing future dropouts. Full story...

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Authorities remain stumped on location of suspect in Marine case

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 01/14/2008 - 5:00pm.READ MORE:

Investigators searching for the suspect in the death of a 20-year-old pregnant fellow Marine say they've talked with his family but don't know where he is. Full story...