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Family and friends shed light on past tragedy

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 12/02/2007 - 10:50pm.READ MORE:

It has been a year since the death of 18-year-old Peyton Strickland, and for family and friends, a year hasn't been enough time to heal. Full story...

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Hundreds of volunteers help families overseas

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 12/02/2007 - 10:48pm.READ MORE:

More than 150 volunteers in Wilmington joined together to prepare meals for the International Hunger Relief Organization, "Stop Hunger Now." Full story...

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Bikers ride again for Toys for Tots

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 12/02/2007 - 8:14pm.READ MORE:

More than 800 bikers rode into Wilmington Sunday. It was the 15th annual Toys for Tots drive at Carolina Coast Harley Davidson on Market street. Full story...

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New state laws now in effect

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 12/02/2007 - 7:45pm.READ MORE:

More than 40 new state laws went into effect this weekend. Two aim to prevent underage drinking. Full story...

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Undocumented local plans to continue education

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 11/30/2007 - 6:47pm.READ MORE:

A recent order from the state Community College Board requires all North Carolina community colleges to admit undocumented aliens. It fuels the on-going immigration debate. One local women living here without documentation spoke about the board's decision and her story. Full story...

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Neighborhood annexed by Sunset Beach, some residents upset

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 11/30/2007 - 6:30pm.READ MORE:

A group of Brunswick County residents who used to have Calabash mailing addresses have now been annexed by the town of Sunset Beach. Full story...

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Kids choosing nutritious foods at school

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 11/30/2007 - 6:00pm.READ MORE:

What are your kids eating at school? New research from the University of Minnesota suggests kids are choosing to eat nutritious foods over unhealthy options. But does that ring true in our area? Full story...

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New Hanover County Sheriff's Office receives grant money

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 11/30/2007 - 5:30pm.READ MORE:

The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office has just received hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant money that they'll be putting to use in our community. Full story...

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Leland man killed in hunting accident

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 11/30/2007 - 4:59pm.READ MORE:

Family members say a freak deer hunting accident killed a 22-year old Leland man. Full story...

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Supply Elementary students launch rockets

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 11/30/2007 - 3:02pm.READ MORE:

Launching rockets is one way fifth-graders at Supply Elementary School are having fun while learning math and science. Full story...

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New twist on 'finding your center'

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 11/30/2007 - 3:00pm.READ MORE:

Mary Callaghan took yoga when she was pregnant. Callaghan has continued taking the classes since giving birth. Full story...

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Edwards opposes building underwater wall to prevent erosion near beach home

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 11/30/2007 - 1:05pm.READ MORE:

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards has come out against building a submerged wall to fight erosion at the private island where his family owns a second home. Full story...

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Thieves break in to eight Leland businesses

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 11/29/2007 - 7:11pm.READ MORE:

Some business owners in Brunswick County are on edge today, after a strip mall in Leland was targeted by thieves. Full story...

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HIV, AIDS on the rise locally

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 11/29/2007 - 7:06pm.READ MORE:

Not only is the number of cases up in our region, but it seems the disease is spreading across demographic lines. According to statistics from New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 190 new cases have emerged in our seven-county area in the past two years. Full story...