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Archive - May 7, 2007

Life's a Beach: Learning to Surf

Submitted by Guest on Mon, 05/07/2007 - 5:20pm.READ MORE:
Soon the temperatures will heat up and it'll be time to head outside to play. With water all around us there are plenty of ways to have fun in the sun. Full story...
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Inspection reveals Wrightsville Beach erosion

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/07/2007 - 4:45pm.READ MORE:
Shoreline erosion is again a hot topic in Wrightsville Beach. Full story...
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Renewed concerns about surf zones after weekend drowning

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/07/2007 - 4:40pm.READ MORE:
There are renewed concerns about proposed surf zones at Wrightsville Beach after a drowning there on Friday. Twenty-four-year-old Robert Kreager drowned near Augusta Street. Full story...
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Sheriff's department refuses aid from WPD

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/07/2007 - 4:20pm.READ MORE:
It looks like New Hanover County's biggest law enforcement agencies are butting heads. Documents released today state New Hanover County Sheriff Sid Causey is refusing any kind of future assistance from the Wilmington Police Department. But will the rivalry affect the departments' ability to protect and serve the public? Full story...
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Former Emergency Services employee arrested

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/07/2007 - 3:53pm.READ MORE:
Brunswick County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a former Emergency Services employee. Sheriff's investigators are not disclosing what king is accused of stealing. Full story...
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Former lottery commissioner Geddings sentenced to four years

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/07/2007 - 2:20pm.READ MORE:
Former lottery commissioner Kevin Geddings was sentenced to four years in prison today on charges that he hid his financial ties to a company expected to bid for the state's lottery business. Full story...
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Coast Guard rescues 9 from storm-tossed sailboats off coast

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/07/2007 - 1:03pm.READ MORE:
Coast Guard helicopters have rescued nine people from the storm-tossed Atlantic Ocean today as winds gusted up to hurricane force along the North Carolina coast. Full story...
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Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame has five new members

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/07/2007 - 8:39am.
Coaches Bill Brooks, Jap Davis and Jack Holley and former Major League pitcher Tommy Greene and friends of late tennis great Althea Gibson talked about the glory days for these local legends -- glory days that heard them a high honor. Full story...
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Leland family in shock after teen's murder

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/07/2007 - 8:24am.READ MORE:
A Leland family is still in shock after a loved one was found gunned down over the weekend. It happened in the Creekwood housing community early Saturday morning. Full story...
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High gas prices affect boaters too

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/07/2007 - 8:10am.READ MORE:
If you drove anywhere this weekend you probably noticed a big difference on how much it cost to get there. That's because there's been a big change at the gas pump. AAA says prices have jumped 30 cents on average since early April. Analysts blame refinery production snags and demand for gasoline growing faster than usual. Full story...
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Pender County Board of Education to propose redistricting plan tonight

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/07/2007 - 8:05am.READ MORE:
Parents in Pender County have the chance to talk to the Board of Education about a proposed redistricting plan tonight. Full story...
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N.C. community colleges becoming more popular as starting point

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/07/2007 - 8:01am.READ MORE:
Community colleges are becoming increasingly popular for students who eventually plan to go to a four-year school. Full story...
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