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Archive - Jun 13, 2007Carolina Beach Town Council approves permit for new hotelSubmitted by Meghan Torjussen on Wed, 06/13/2007 - 11:53pm.READ MORE: 
The Carolina Beach boardwalk is one step closer to getting an economic shot in the arm.
Wednesday night, town council approved the conditional use permit for a new hotel.
Full story...New Hanover County Schools searching for new superintendentSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/13/2007 - 7:55pm.READ MORE: The search is on for the next New Hanover County Schools superintendent. The school board is meeting right now to discuss its options. Wednesday board members began a closed session meeting to figure out how and possibly who they'll choose as the new superintendent.
Full story...High number of teens charged with local murdersSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/13/2007 - 5:33pm.READ MORE: In the past year and a half there has been an alarming rise in the number of teenagers charged with murder in our area. A local child psychologist says she fears if something is not done soon with today's youth, more cases of teenage killers will come up.
Full story...FDA approves first over-the-counter diet pillSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/13/2007 - 4:49pm.READ MORE: Big news for the tens of millions of people trying to lose weight: starting Friday a brand new weight loss drug will be available in drugstores. It's the very first FDA-approved weight loss drug sold over the counter.
Full story...Drivers still feeling pain at pumpSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/13/2007 - 4:36pm.READ MORE:
The price of gas is getting lower, but is it low enough to keep people traveling this summer? This past May we saw some of the highest gas prices on record. But recently prices have fallen down to $2.93 in the Wilmington metro area.
Full story... » Local real estate slowing downSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/13/2007 - 4:32pm.READ MORE: Anyone who's paid any attention to local real estate knows that the market here is slowing down. Home sales in April of this year were down three percent compared with April 2006.
The hardest hit county in the state was Brunswick County with a nearly 50 percent downturn in home sales.
Full story...Officer: prosecutor pressed Duke caseSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/13/2007 - 11:14am.READ MORE:
Testimony resumed in Raleigh today in the ethics hearing for prosecutor Mike Nifong, who pressed a rape case against Duke University lacrosse players.
Full story... » Tanning beds latest apartment amenitySubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/13/2007 - 10:33am.READ MORE:
Tanning beds seem to be the latest feature at apartments that cater to college students. That trend is worrying dermatologists, who say increased exposure to ultraviolet light for young people can increase their risk of skin cancer.
Full story... » N.C. bill would tax wire transfers from illegal immigrantsSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/13/2007 - 8:21am.READ MORE:
Opponents of a proposed tax on money wire transfers made by illegal immigrants say it would be impossible to enforce and could subject businesses to discrimination lawsuits.
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