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Archive - Aug 1, 2008

NC Governor's race heating up

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 4:20pm.READ MORE:
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The North Carolina governor's race has heated up in a big way. It is because of an anti Pat McCrory commercial that has popped up on television, including here on WWAY. It is an ad McCrory's camp says is laden with falsehoods. Full story...
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No answering emails on Friday

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 4:19pm.READ MORE:
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videoImagine winding down a work week without having to respond to emails. One company has banned sending them on Friday. And, it is a company that's in the business of communication. Full story...
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New Hanover County unemployment numbers better than average

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 4:18pm.READ MORE:
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The nation's unemployment rate reached a four year high in July. And while the unemployment rate in North Carolina hit 6.2 percent, New Hanover County comes in below the national average. Full story...
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Tax free weekend kicking off

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 4:17pm.READ MORE:
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The pace of shopping has picked up dramatically. The state sales tax holiday is underway. Full story...
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Bald Head Island having record sea turtle nesting season

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 4:12pm.READ MORE:
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videoBald Head Island is proud of having the best sea turtle nesting season in nine years. Loggerhead sea turtles are listed as a threatened species by the endangered species act. Full story...
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Youth regatta held at Wrightsville Beach

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 4:10pm.READ MORE:
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A calm day was not enough to take the wind out of the sails of some youngsters at the Carolina Yacht Club this afternoon. Full story...
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Sarus Festival kicks off Monday

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 4:10pm.READ MORE:
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A big event kicks off Monday. It is the Sarus Festival -- a two week long celebration that offers up a variety of entertainment. Full story...
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German students visiting the area

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 4:06pm.READ MORE:
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videoSome German kids are spending a few weeks of their summer in our area. The exchange program is sponsored by IKA, a company that has offices in Germany and in New Hanover County. Full story...
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Update on woman found in burned car

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 4:00pm.READ MORE:
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We are learning more about the 49-year-old Leland woman who's charred remains were found in a burned out car in Brunswick County. Full story...
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FCC staff in Pender county to answer DTV questions

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 2:44pm.READ MORE:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff will be located at sites throughout Pender County to answer questions about the digital television transition and sign-up area residents for the converter box coupon, which provides a $40 discount on eligible converter boxes. Full story...
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ABC files for demolition permits

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 8:58am.READ MORE:
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videoThe Alcohol and Beverage Commission plans to demolish more than a dozen homes in an area that could soon become a historic residential district off of 17th and 18th Streets. Full story...
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