New Hanover County Schools get report card
Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/21/2007 - 5:05pm.READ MORE:
The New Hanover County school system recently got a report card of its own. The grades were mixed and that's upsetting for some parents. The No Child Left Behind Act requires schools to track adequate yearly progress. Of New Hanover County's 35 public schools, 14 made adequate yearly progress. That's 40 percent of the county's schools.
Full story...Cape Fear Pride: Southport's history
Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/21/2007 - 9:57am.READ MORE:
The Town of Southport is known for its quaint homes and historic background. The self-guided walking tour is popular among tourists and residents alike. Once known as the Town of Smithfield, there is a lot of history behind Southport. With nearly two dozen attractions listed on the walking tour, four stand out.
Full story...Man convicted after fourth DWI charge
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UNCW professor featured in national magazine for global warming work
Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 5:26pm.READ MORE:
A UNCW professor was featured recently in a national science magazine for his work with global warming and the affect it's having on some penguin species.
Professor Steven Emslie has been traveling to Antarctica for decades to study the behavior of Adelie penguins.
Full story...Students, surfers, celebrities pick up beach trash
Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 5:20pm.READ MORE:
Keeping our beach areas environmentally healthy and looking good is important for any number of reasons. The trash and debris left by visitors can take a toll.
More than 100 volunteers converged on Wrightsville Beach this weekend to make a difference.
Full story...Two companies competing to build convention center hotel
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City to hold public hearing on sewer situation
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Drug bust jails man on $3 million bond
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Columbus County detectives recover murder weapon
Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 5:13pm.READ MORE:
Columbus County detectives believe they have recovered the murder weapon from a shooting earlier this month.
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» State planning railway improvements for southeastern NC
Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 5:12pm.READ MORE:
The state is making progress in plans to bring an improved railway system to southeastern North Carolina.
Seven million dollars from the state budget could be used to eventually bring freight and passenger train services to our area.
Supporters say it would reduce highway congestion between cities like Raleigh and Wilmington.
Full story...New UNCW students move in
Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 9:59am.READ MORE:
If it seems like more people are in town and more cars are on the road it's not your imagination. It's because this weekend was move-in time for UNC Wilmington students.
Full story...Few leads, no arrests made in man's murder
Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 9:51am.READ MORE:Investigators say no arrests have been made in the Friday morning murder of 22-year-old Geoffrey Graham in New Hanover County.
But the investigation continues.
Early Friday morning Graham was shot dead in his home in the 2500 block of Bradfield Court.
Full story...Novices, veterans compete in surf competition
Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 9:47am.READ MORE:
From novices to seasoned veterans, more than 100 female surfers took to the waves this weekend to compete in the east coast Wahine surfing competition.
Full story...Film crews hoping to see local show picked up
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Kohls, hospital hold Back to School Safety Extravaganza
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