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Archive - Aug 20, 2007Man convicted after fourth DWI chargeSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 5:16pm.READ MORE: Evangelist Billy Graham experiences more intestinal bleedingSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 4:54pm.READ MORE:
Officials at an Asheville, North Carolina, hospital say evangelist Billy Graham has experienced more intestinal bleeding today.
Full story... » Lawyer says Vick reaches agreement to plead guiltySubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 4:52pm.READ MORE:
His lawyer says NFL quarterback Michael Vick is ready to enter a guilty plea in connection with a dogfighting case.
Full story... » State prisoner sues over racy magazinesSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 4:50pm.READ MORE:
An inmate in Harnett County says prison officials violated his constitutional rights by refusing to let him have magazines he ordered that contain racy material.
Full story... » Motorcycle excursion raises over $100,000 for charitySubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 4:38pm.READ MORE:
More than 40 people participated in last week's three-day motorcycle excursion to raise money for local children's charities.
Full story... » UNCW professor featured in national magazine for global warming workSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 4:26pm.READ MORE:  A UNCW professor was featured recently in a national science magazine for his work with global warming and the affect it's having on some penguin species.
Professor Steven Emslie has been traveling to Antarctica for decades to study the behavior of Adelie penguins.
Full story...Students, surfers, celebrities pick up beach trashSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 4:20pm.READ MORE: Keeping our beach areas environmentally healthy and looking good is important for any number of reasons. The trash and debris left by visitors can take a toll.
More than 100 volunteers converged on Wrightsville Beach this weekend to make a difference.
Full story...Two companies competing to build convention center hotelSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 4:19pm.READ MORE: City to hold public hearing on sewer situationSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 4:18pm.READ MORE: Study: Antioxidants could increase skin cancer risk in womenSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 4:18pm.READ MORE:
Researchers in France have evidence that proves there are risks to taking antioxidants.
The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, indicates that vitamins E and C taken to help repair skin cells may actually increase the risk of skin cancer in women.
Full story... » Hurricane Dean could impact gas costsSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 4:15pm.READ MORE:
As Hurricane Dean continues to carve a deadly destructive path it could also create a devastating impact on the economy -- particularly with the production of oil in the Gulf of Mexico.
Could gas prices skyrocket the way they did after Katrina?
Full story... » Hurricane Dean swipes Jamaica, closes in on Cayman IslandsSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 4:15pm.READ MORE:
Hurricane Dean is closing in on the Cayman Islands. It's already swiped Jamaica, tearing roofs from homes and causing floods and landslides.
Full story... » Drug bust jails man on $3 million bondSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 4:14pm.READ MORE: Columbus County detectives recover murder weaponSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 4:13pm.READ MORE:
Columbus County detectives believe they have recovered the murder weapon from a shooting earlier this month.
Full story... » State planning railway improvements for southeastern NCSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 4:12pm.READ MORE: The state is making progress in plans to bring an improved railway system to southeastern North Carolina.
Seven million dollars from the state budget could be used to eventually bring freight and passenger train services to our area.
Supporters say it would reduce highway congestion between cities like Raleigh and Wilmington.
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