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Archive - Jun 4, 2007

Report: Violent crime up in 2006

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 8:24pm.READ MORE:
The FBI says the United States was a more dangerous place last year. A new report finds an alarming increase in violent crime for 2006 -- especially in cities. Murders are up. Robberies have skyrocketed. For the second straight year, violent crime is on the rise. Full story...
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Weekend rain not enough to lift water restrictions

Submitted by Guest on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 6:08pm.READ MORE:
The weekend rain wasn't enough to lift the water restrictions in parts of New Hanover County. The county's mandatory water restriction has been in place since last week, but still, people are unsure of how it affects them. Full story...
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Hampstead fire department asking for tax increase

Submitted by Guest on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 5:59pm.READ MORE:
The Hampstead Fire Department Board of Directors is asking the Pender County Commissioners to approve a district wide 25 percent tax increase. Full story...
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New information on treating breast cancer

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 3:52pm.READ MORE:
It's a staggering number, but one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. There is new information on how to treat breast cancer. Doctors are finding that, in some cases, less is more. Full story...
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Proposed bill could double car tax

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 3:28pm.READ MORE:
From gas prices to increased property taxes, many local residents will have some extra expenses this year. And if a new statewide bill is passed, you can add a new car tax to that list. That proposed legislation could more than double taxes paid by car buyers. Full story...
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30,000 lose power in Cumberland County

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 3:18pm.READ MORE:
Officials say the western portion of Cumberland County is without power, with some 30-thousand people affected. Full story...
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North Carolina man surrenders in Myrtle Beach shooting

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 12:08pm.READ MORE:
Myrtle Beach police say a North Carolina man has surrendered in the shooting death of a man last month. Police say Jeffrey Ray Bethea of Lumberton turned himself in Saturday. Full story...
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Coaching carousel sometimes turns backwards

Submitted by Kevin Wuzzardo on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 11:19am.

Last Thursday the NBA's Orlando Magic hired University of Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan. But this weekend, rumbling and rumors that Donovan was starting to reconsider surfaced.

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Five members of North Carolina family killed in I-95 accident

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 10:23am.READ MORE:
Five members of a North Carolina family have died in a wreck in Virginia. Full story...
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Some gas prices inching down

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 10:05am.READ MORE:
Gasoline prices have inched below three dollars a gallon in some areas after shooting up quickly two weeks ago. Full story...
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Democrats clash on war on terror, Iraq

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 10:04am.READ MORE:
A year and a-half before the election, the Democrats who want to be president have faced each other in another joint appearance. Sunday night's TV debate was broadcast by CNN from New Hampshire, which holds the leadoff primary. The dominant themes were once again Iraq and how to keep the nation secure. Full story...
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Girl Scouts add art to animal shelter

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 9:00am.READ MORE:
Some local Girl Scouts added a little bit of art to the New Hanover County Animal Shelter this weekend. Full story...
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Farmers welcome rain, need more

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 8:10am.READ MORE:
After weeks without any substantial rainfall this weekend finally provided some relief, especially for farmers. But the relief may only be temporary. Lewis Farms in New Hanover County received a good soaking. But the staff there says they still need more water. Full story...
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