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Archive - Jul 22, 2008

Update: Navassa Police Chief Suspended

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 11:44pm.READ MORE:
videoNavassa's Police Chief was suspended without pay Tuesday. He was arrested for drunk driving over the weekend in his patrol car. Troopers say Chief Ricky Thorpe's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit. Some Navassa Residents are stunned and question their safety. Full story...
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Southeastern Healthcare's budget crisis continues

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 5:33pm.READ MORE:
Southeastern Center for Mental Health budget crisis continues. This time the State Department of Human Health services may be getting involved. Full story...
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Wilmington holds meeting to discuss Third Street enhancements

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 5:31pm.READ MORE:
videoWilmington city planners want to know what you think about plans to improve a main road in downtown. Full story...
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NHC Sheriff's Department to unveil new helicopter

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 5:27pm.READ MORE:
The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is gearing up to unveil its new chopper. Full story...
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Topsail Beach re-nourishment project

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 5:26pm.READ MORE:
videoBeach erosion is a problem that has no real permanent solution. But, each year millions of dollars are spent on beach re-nourishment, which is no different in Topsail Beach. Full story...
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Re-nourishment plan to help oyster population

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 5:25pm.READ MORE:
Due to storm water runoff and disease, the oyster population is on the decline, but re-nourishment efforts are underway on that count too. Full story...
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Navassa police chief arrested

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 5:04pm.READ MORE:
Navassa's chief was stopped over the weekend, allegedly driving drunk. Full story...
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Missing Brunswick County girl

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 3:52pm.READ MORE:
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help in locating a missing teen. Full story...
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Buddhists stage protest in downtown Charlotte

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 10:07am.READ MORE:
More than 50 Laotian Buddhists staged a demonstration in downtown Charlotte to protest the closing of their temple. Full story...
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Authorities still search for person who left bomb

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 10:05am.READ MORE:
Police say a young adult male appears to be the person who left an explosive device outside a western North Carolina store. Full story...
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NC DMV worker pleads guilty to embezzlement

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 10:04am.READ MORE:
A former worker has pleaded guilty to embezzling $100,000 from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles over a five-year period. Full story...
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Community where murdered Fort Bragg soldier found holds memorial

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 12:14am.READ MORE:
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videoResidents of Sneads Ferry came together Monday night to pay their respects to Holley Wimunc. She's the Fort Bragg soldier whose charred remains were found buried in the area.

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