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Archive - Jul 5, 2007Abandoned clinic leaves behind potentially dangerous messSubmitted by Meghan Torjussen on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 10:32pm.READ MORE:  Atlantic Health Clinic had a satellite office in Delco, that also closed abruptly a little over a month ago. The clinic left patients without access to their medical records, and left the landlord with a dangerous mess to clean up.
Full story...Preventing Skin CancerSubmitted by Guest on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 5:00pm.READ MORE: According to the National Institute of Health, one out of every 40 Americans has a potentially fatal form of skin cancer.
Dermatologists say it can potentially be avoided by knowing the best sunscreen for your skin.
Full story...Gas leak forces evacuation downtownSubmitted by Guest on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 4:55pm.READ MORE: A gas leak forced an evacuation in downtown Wilmington Thursday.
Contract crews cleaning sewer lines on Front Street between Ann and Dock pierced the gas pipe.
Full story...Dispatch center kept busy on July FourthSubmitted by Guest on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 4:40pm.READ MORE: The New Hanover County 911 dispatch center was busier than usual Wednesday night.
One dispatcher says the phones were ringing off the hook. A common complaint was the standstill traffic.
Full story...Vacuum system could help remove greenhouse gassesSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 4:34pm.READ MORE:
Could big machines that soak up carbon dioxide be part of the solution to global warming? One company thinks its giant vacuum system can help remove greenhouse gases out of the air.
Full story... » Local doctor arrested for fleeing stateSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 4:01pm.READ MORE: We're learning more about a local health clinic that abruptly closed its doors on Friday.
A former Atlantic Health Clinic employee says the doors may be locked for reasons other than a family emergency. The former employee doesn't want to be named because she's assisting in an investigation into Atlantic Health Clinic's finances.
Full story...Study: don't count on pay raise next yearSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 3:48pm.READ MORE:
If a new study proves to be correct don't count on getting a bump in pay next year.
As you're planning that summer vacation, you may be counting on a future pay raise to cover some of the costs. But experts are warning: don't get your hopes up.
Full story... » Downtown cleans up quickly after July Fourth celebrationSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 3:42pm.READ MORE: Two N.C.-based Marines die in Iraq boat accidentSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 10:52am.READ MORE:
Two North Carolina-based Marines have died from a non-hostile boat accident on the Euphrates River in Iraq.
Full story... » 79-year-old former Army sharpshooter surprises would-be burglarSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 10:06am.READ MORE:
A 23-year-old man picked the wrong elderly couple to rob in Hickory.
Derek Scott Frenceschini of Hickory was arrested after he was shot and wounded during a holdup.
Full story... » Poll: Carolina Panthers, UNC top list of fan favoritesSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 10:04am.
When it comes to sports, North Carolinians play favorites. According to a new survey, sports fans rank U-N-C and the Carolina Panthers as the top sports organizations in the state. And about a third of the state follows NASCAR.
Full story... Woman hospitalized after drive-by shootingSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 8:10am.READ MORE: |
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