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Archive - Apr 2007Early morning fire destroys office, blaze possibly intentionalSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/18/2007 - 4:08pm.READ MORE:
There is new information on an early morning fire that destroyed a Wilmington office complex.
Fire officials say the blaze may have been intentional.
Investigators say they have clues as to what started the fire, but because the investigation is ongoing, they can't comment on that right now.
Full story... » Lawmakers hear ideas on how to cut N.C.'s high dropout rateSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/18/2007 - 3:13pm.READ MORE:
A panel of state lawmakers heard today from community groups and educators who hope to cut the number of North Carolina students who drop out of school before graduation.
Full story... » Officials announce review of campus securitySubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/18/2007 - 3:12pm.READ MORE:
North Carolina;s top law enforcement officer joined education officials today in announcing a new and thorough review of campus security, two days after the Virginia Tech massacre.
Full story... » Topsail Island survives spring stormSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/18/2007 - 11:48am.READ MORE:
High winds and heavy rains that buffeted North Carolina on Sunday and Monday weren't as harmful to Topsail Island as officials had feared.
Full story... » Nags Head voters reject funding for beach nourishmentSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/18/2007 - 11:47am.READ MORE:
Voters in Nags Head have said "no" to spending money on a beach nourishment project.
Unofficial results from the Dare County Board of Elections say the measure was defeated by 154 votes.
Full story... » 10-year-old driving pickup truck killed in crashSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/18/2007 - 10:50am.READ MORE:
The state Highway Patrol says a 10-year-old Yadkinville boy is dead after crashing the pickup he was driving early this morning.
Full story... » More than 150 killed in BaghdadSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/18/2007 - 10:22am.READ MORE:
Despite an ongoing, US-led security crackdown in Baghdad, four separate bombings in the capital today have claimed more than 150 lives.
Full story... » Friends mourn loss of Virginia Tech teacher, former UNC instructorSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/18/2007 - 10:19am.READ MORE:
One of the victims of the Virginia Tech massacre was remembered at a memorial service in Georgia as gentle and creative.
Full story... » Brunswick County schools expand drug testing policy for bus driversSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/18/2007 - 9:38am.READ MORE:
Brunswick County school administrators are tightening the reins on employees. Board members and Superintendent Katie McGee discussed expanding their drug testing policy.
Full story... » US health care is no bargainSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/18/2007 - 9:12am.READ MORE:
The United States has the most expensive health care system in the world, but does the extra money provide superior care?
A team of Canadian and US researchers conducted a review of studies comparing American to Canadian health care.
Full story... » N.C. schools review campus security, safety protocolsSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/18/2007 - 9:09am.READ MORE:
University officials in North Carolina warned they may never be able to guarantee safety from violence such as what happened at Virginia Tech, where 32 people were killed Monday.
Full story... » UNC-Wilmington SecuritySubmitted by Guest on Tue, 04/17/2007 - 6:54pm.READ MORE:
If a mass shooting can happen on Virginia Tech's campus, could it happen at a college near us?
Full story... » Local schools step up securitySubmitted by Guest on Tue, 04/17/2007 - 6:28pm.READ MORE:
Local schools are reacting to the tragedy at Virginia Tech. They're stepping up security in New Hanover County to keep students safe.
Full story... » Virginia Tech gunman went to same high school as two of his victimsSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 04/17/2007 - 5:28pm.READ MORE:
Two of the students killed in yesterday's shooting rampage at Virginia Tech had gone to the same Virginia high school as the alleged gunman, 23-year-old Cho Seung-Hui.
Full story... » Local Virginia Tech alumni mourn students' deathsSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 04/17/2007 - 5:16pm.READ MORE:
Over 350 miles away from Blacksburg, Va. some alumni of Virginia Tech here in Wilmington are speaking out about the tragedy.
There are about 900 Hokie alumni between New Bern North Carolina and Florence South Carolina, many of whom are bonding together during this time of tragedy.
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