Wilmington tour highlights local film spots
Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/22/2007 - 6:17pm.READ MORE:
You probably know Wilmington is home to TV shows like Dawson's Creek and one tree hill. But what you might not know is Wilmington is home to more than 400 other movie and television productions.
Full story...Feds approve NC's new same-day voter registration
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City to spend $220,000 researching employee salaries
Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/22/2007 - 5:22pm.READ MORE:
Are Wilmington city employees being paid what they're worth? A costly new study will try to answer that question. The Wilmington City Council decided Tuesday night to hire a company to study the salaries of all city employees to see if they're comparable with employees for other cities.
Full story...Cape Fear Pride: Southport's Maritime Museum
Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/22/2007 - 4:46pm.READ MORE:
From torpedoes to shipwrecked artifacts, the Maritime Museum in Southport has something for everyone, including pirate enthusiasts. The museum has a display with recovered items from one of the ships from the most feared and famed pirate -- Blackbeard.
Full story...More students on road as UNCW resumes classes
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City Council looks at employee pay scales, rash of shootings
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UNCW holds annual Beach Blast
Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/21/2007 - 6:29pm.READ MORE:
In the past UNCW's beach blast has caused major headaches for residents of Wrightsville Beach and those who have to clean up. So far officials say there have been no problems with things such as alcohol, litter and out of control behavior.
Full story...Ninth-graders work on high school diploma, college degree
Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/21/2007 - 6:26pm.READ MORE:
As classes started Tuesday some ninth-graders got a chance to work toward a high school diploma and a college degree.
Full story...Winter Park Fire Department donates remaining money to CFCC
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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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