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Archive - May 2008

Non-profit helps ease the pain of soaring gas and food prices

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videoAs the price of gas approaches $4 a gallon and food prices continue to increase, people are looking for ways to save a buck and one non-profit organization is trying to help. Once a month dozens of people wait outside of Life Community Church in Wilmington to pick up affordable food. Full story...
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Burgaw Depot getting a makeover

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Back in 1850, Burgaw residents used to hop on the free railroad and head to Wilmington for a day on the river. Now the train no longer operates, and historians are looking to revamp the old building and bring it back to life as the town's community center. Full story...
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Wilmington Sharks Drop Opener Of 2008 Coastal Plain League Season

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After rain spoiled the planned home opener Wednesday, the Fayetteville Swampdogs did a little spoiling of their own Friday, beating the Sharks 4-2 at Buck Hardee Field.
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UNCW Beats Elon In Opening Game Of Cary Regional

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Freshman Alex Hill went 4-for-4 and reached base five times while junior Brad Holt held Elon to six hits as UNC Wilmington topped Elon, 5-2, in the first game of the NCAA Cary Regional on Friday at the USA Baseball Complex. The Seahawks (43-15-1), who advanced to the winner's bracket game on Saturday at 5 p.m., picked up their school-record 43rd win and halted a brief 2-game losing skid. Elon, meanwhile, dipped to 43-18 overall and will play Saturday at 1 p.m. against the loser of the North Carolina-Mount St. Mary's game.
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Mom searching for missing adult son

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videoEvery day for the last year, Jessie Dunn has been searching for her son, Richard Bird, but finding help has not been easy. May 30, 2007 was the last time Dunn heard from her 40-year-old son, Richard Bird. Full story...
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High fuel costs affecting Wave Transit

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videoMass transit has been the answer for a lot of people struggling with high gas prices. Here in Wilmington, Wave Transit has seen an increase in riders, but there may not be enough riders to cover the soaring cost of diesel. Full story...
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Hurricane Preparedness: Supplies you may need this hurricane season

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videoHurricane season starts this weekend. High winds, flooding, tornadoes and the storm surge. All are hazards that come with tropical systems. These conditions can cause massive power outages, meaning you need to be ready when the lights go out. Full story...
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Delgado trial update

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The Tyrone Delgado trial continued Friday. Delgado is accused of the attempted sexual assault and murder of Melissa Mooney back in 1999. Full story...
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High fuel costs affecting Wave Transit

Mass transit has been the answer for a lot of people struggling with high gas prices.

Here in Wilmington, Wave Transit has seen an increase in riders, but there may not be enough riders to cover the soaring cost of diesel.

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Hurricane Preparedness: Supplies you may need this hurricane season

Hurricane season starts this weekend.

High winds, flooding, tornadoes and the storm surge. All are hazards that come with tropical systems. These conditions can cause massive power outages, meaning you need to be ready when the lights go out.

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Williston Middle School to require uniforms starting in the fall

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When the 2008-2009 academic year begins on August 26, 2008, all Williston Middle School students will be required to wear school uniforms. Full story...
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Garden: Plants that thrive in shade

When you think of a garden, you probably think of flowers blooming in bright sunshine, but the Cape Fear Gardener says there are plants that will thrive in the shady sections of your landscape.

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