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Archive - May 12, 2008Local children prepare for kindergartenSubmitted by Guest on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 11:34pm.READ MORE:  The time has come for four-year-olds to say good bye to pre-school and hello to kindergarten.
Full story...Jury selection begins in Delgado trialSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 5:35pm.READ MORE: Cigarette tax may increaseSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 5:32pm.READ MORE: Tuesday, the state legislature will convene in Raleigh for a short session. Most of the focus will be on Governor Easley's proposed $22 billion budget proposal.
Full story...Hewett indicted by federal grand jurySubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 5:25pm.READ MORE: Charges against the former Brunswick County sheriff continue to add up. Now, Ron Hewett has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Full story...Motorcycle AwarnessSubmitted by Guest on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 5:17pm.READ MORE: The open road is their playground, and for motorcyclists, the open road can also be deadly. This past weekend, two men died in motorcycle accidents. Police say one biker approached a curve too fast, and lost control.
Full story...Wrightsville Beach may increase property taxesSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 5:17pm.READ MORE: The Board of Alderman will consider the increase when it reviews its budget Monday night.
Wrightsville beach is considering boosting its tax rate from 6.34 cents per $100 to eight cents. That means if you own a $1 million home, your taxes go from $634 to $800 dollars.
Full story...Recent rain leads to shellfish restrictionsSubmitted by Guest on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 4:41pm.READ MORE:
The large amount of rainfall we’ve received in the last couple of days has caused large amounts of polluted storm water runoff to flow into local waterways. Due to the danger, the Division of Marine Fisheries has closed some shellfish areas.
Full story... » NC jury convicts NY man of killing soldier, teenagerSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 11:50am.READ MORE:
A North Carolina jury has convicted a Brooklyn, N.Y. man of killing a soldier and a 16-year-old girl at a home they shared near Fort Bragg three years ago.
Full story... » Southport - Fort Fisher ferry closingSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 11:23am.READ MORE: If you take the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry to work, you may have to find a new way to commute.
The ferry ramp needs a tune-up, which means the run will likely be shut down for 2 months this winter.
Full story...Women candidates successful in NCSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 10:45am.READ MORE:
State Schools Superintendent June Atkinson says the success of women candidates in last week's primary show North Carolinians are progressive.
Full story... » Global Day of Prayer held in WilmingtonSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 10:19am.READ MORE: Defining Digital: A Clearer PictureSubmitted by Kevin Wuzzardo on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 9:18am.READ MORE: Analog. Digital. HDTV. 720p. 1080i. They are a jumble of letters and numbers that will ultimately change the way you watch television come September. But what does it all mean?
Full story...Trial to begin in 1999 murderSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 6:51am.READ MORE: |
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