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Wilmington woman responds to Oklahoma disaster

Submitted by Cacky Catlett on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 10:49pm.READ MORE:

WWAY talked by phone to Wilmington resident and American Red Cross Communications Director for Eastern NC Autum Mihm about her experience in the tornado-torn town of Moore, OK. Full story...

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Crash sends two to the hospital

Submitted by Sarah Murphy on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 10:37pm.READ MORE:

A two-vehicle car crash sent two woman to the hospital Tuesday evening. Full story...

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Michael Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets

Submitted by Katelyn Supa on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 9:10pm.READ MORE:

Bobcats owner Michael Jordan says he's changing his team's name to the Charlotte Hornets. Full story...

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Officer involved in two crashes releases medical info

Submitted by Brandon Taylor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 8:56pm.READ MORE:

A Wilmington Police officer is still on administrative leave after not one but two car accidents last week, including one while she was on duty. Investigators think they have an idea what led to the single-car crashes involving Ofc. Adrienne Dillon. Full story...

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ONLY ON 3: Memo from UNCW chancellor to Board of Trustees regarding sports demonstration

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 5:23pm.READ MORE:

The following memo was sent by UNCW Chancellor Gary Miller today to the university's Board of Trustees regarding a planned demonstration Wednesday against a proposal to kill five athletic programs. We have requested an interview opportunity with the chancellor but haven't heard back. Full story...

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Local efforts aid Oklahoma tornado victims

Submitted by Jayne Dees on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 5:19pm.READ MORE:

Charities are working to provide relief efforts to people affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma. The charity asks for financial donations to help the disaster relief to provide food, shelter and emotional support. They say they are working to mobilize volunteer resources. Full story...

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FIRST ON 3: CFPUA chief offered job in Florida

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 4:40pm.READ MORE:

The only leader the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has ever have may be on the way out. CFPUA CEO Matt Jordan has completed negotiations to become the new GM for Tampa Bay Water in Florida, according to a news release from that utility. Full story...

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NPR science host Flatow visits WHQR

Submitted by Jayne Dees on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 4:17pm.READ MORE:

The host of the radio show "Science Friday" is in Wilmington to make appearances for WHQR. NPR science correspondent Ira Flatow has a weekly call-in radio program that connects listeners with scientists. Full story...

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Poll: Teens migrating from Facebook to Twitter

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 4:10pm.READ MORE:

Teens told researchers there were too many adults on Facebook and too much sharing of teenage angst and inane details like what a friend ate for dinner. Full story...

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Surf City town manager to retire next week

Submitted by Sarah Murphy on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:57pm.READ MORE:

Surf City Town Manager Michael Moore handed in his resignation letter today. Moore says he is retiring. Full story...

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Report: McCarthy fires extra off Wilmington shoot for mistreating child

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:54pm.READ MORE:

Academy Award nominee Melissa McCarthy fired an extra from the Wilmington set of her movie "Tammy" yesterday, reports entertainment news site TMZ. Full story...

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Holley funeral set for Friday

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:03pm.READ MORE:

Legendary football high school football coach Jack Holley will be laid to rest this weekend, including a public memorial at Wallace-Rose Hill's football stadium. Full story...

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BUCKLEY'S BLOG: A tragedy repeated in Moore

Submitted by Tim Buckley on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 10:46am.

They say lightning never strikes twice. Sadly, "they" are wrong. Moore, OK is now home to two of the most devastating tornadoes ever recorded.

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Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 9:57am.READ MORE:

The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children. Full story...

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Brunswick commissioners approve pay raises for county employees

Submitted by StarNewsOnline.com on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 8:54am.READ MORE:

Brunswick County’s 900 employees will receive a long-awaited pay raise, as the board of commissioners on Monday approved an across-the-board raise for the next fiscal year. Every employee will receive a raise of at least 3 percent. Full story...

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