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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...

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WECT GM, Karl Davis, dies at 59

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 01/14/2008 - 4:51pm.READ MORE:

We extend our condolences to our colleagues at WECT as they mourn the death of their General Manager Karl Davis. Full story...

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Red Cross asks blood donors to donate now

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 01/14/2008 - 4:45pm.READ MORE:

Two weeks into the new year, the American Red Cross faces a severe shortage of several blood types. Locally, supplies of type O negative, B negative and A negative blood are at less than a day’s supply despite repeated calls to donors to give blood over the past month. Full story...

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Reward offered in search for Marine

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 01/14/2008 - 2:19pm.READ MORE:

Investigators are now offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads them to the suspect in the death of a pregnant Marine from Ohio. Full story...

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Re-living old times

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On Saturday demonstrators at Fort Fisher re-enacted what times were like there in the Civil War era. Demonstrations included music from that time and the firing of a 32-pound cannon. Full story...

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Finding the right workout songs

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 01/13/2008 - 7:54pm.READ MORE:

Motivating yourself to work out isn't always easy, but it may be a bit easier if you have the right soundtrack. Full story...

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Starving artists exhibit comes to Wilmington

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 01/13/2008 - 7:43pm.READ MORE:

Art lovers from the area browsed imported oil paintings from all over the world. Full story...

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Local kids take port tour

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A group of local kids had a chance to find out why Wilmington is called the Port City. Full story...

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ILM flight increase

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 01/13/2008 - 7:36pm.READ MORE:

With record-setting numbers last year, Wilmington's International Airport is rapidly becoming the place for frequent fliers. Full story...

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Reducing stormwater runoff may run down property values

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 01/13/2008 - 7:35pm.READ MORE:

The state's Environmental Management Commission is trying to clean up our waterways but it may be at home owners' expense. Full story...

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Rain Barrel Conservation

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 01/13/2008 - 7:26pm.READ MORE:

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Marine adult, fetus found in shallow grave

Submitted by Guest on Sat, 01/12/2008 - 5:38pm.READ MORE:

The remains of an adult and a fetus were found Saturday in a shallow grave in the backyard of the primary suspect in the death of a pregnant Marine, Onslow County Sheriff Ed Brown announced. Full story...

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