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Archive - Oct 6, 2008

Georgia-Pacific laying off employees

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videoThe trickle down effect of the economic crisis is hitting Columbus County especially hard right now. Full story...
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Local couple back from Hurricane Ike volunteering

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videoIt was a long way to go to help, but that is the way the Red Cross works. A local couple is just back from Texas after aiding victims of Hurricane Ike.

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Louisiana Pacific laying off more employees

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Columbus County is not the only area feeling the affects of the economy. A large construction based company in Wilmington is down sizing as well. Full story...
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New afterschool alternative for kids

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Some Wilmington students had a new place to go after school today. Full story...
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Wachovia bank robbed Monday

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Police said a man tried to cash a check at the Wachovia at Shipyard Boulevard and 17th Street. The teller refused, and as the man was leaving the bank he spotted a bag of money in front of another teller. Full story...
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Clear-cutting amendment vote

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County commissioners will hold a vote to protect trees Monday night. Full story...
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Waccamaw clear-cutting update

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An update on the clear cutting story in Lake Waccamaw at the Cove Canal swamp reveals that the state is offering to buy the proposed land. Full story...
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Obama grabs lunch in Asheville, talks about the economy

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Winfrey to speak at Duke University commencement

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Second redistricting meeting Monday night

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Monday night New Hanover County schools will hold its second public forum on redistricting. Parents will get to voice their opinions and concerns at Eaton Elementary starting at 6:30 p.m. Full story...
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Auto industry feeling economic crunch

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 10/06/2008 - 12:18pm.READ MORE:
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videoThe auto industry may be feeling the ongoing economic crisis the worst. Manufacturers from Ford to Toyota are seeing sales decline as banks tighten up on credit. It is becoming much harder to make that sale, since some customers being denied loans. Full story...
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Global warming and storms

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 10/06/2008 - 11:57am.READ MORE:
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videoThe earth is slowly warming up; it is a fact. The cause is heat-trapping, or gases accumulating in the atmosphere. This gradual increase in temperature is what we call global warming, and this warming is causing ocean temperatures to rise. Full story...
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Race for breast cancer awareness

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 10/06/2008 - 11:42am.READ MORE:
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videoRiders revved their engines to raise breast cancer awareness at Britt Motorsports Sunday. While some were out just to show support, others had personal reasons to ride. Full story...
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Michelle Obama in Jacksonville Tuesday

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Michelle Obama is planning a visit to Jacksonville Tuesday. She will host a community event for military families at Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center. Full story...
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Obama campaign in North Carolina Sunday

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 10/06/2008 - 11:18am.READ MORE:
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Barack Obama spoke to thousands of supporters who filled a high school football stadium in Asheville. Full story...
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