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Archive - Oct 14, 2009

Rise in unemployment driving many to enlist in military

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videoWith unemployment rates on the rise throughout the country, more people are choosing to march to the military recruitment office rather than the unemployment office. Military enrollment is the highest it's been since the volunteer military started in 1973. Full story...
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Mental health industry gets financial lift

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videoThe struggling mental health sector just received some much needed funds. The state released 15 million dollars to help bring back some important services. Full story...
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Cape Fear Skyway Project still up in the air

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The Cape Fear Skyway Bridge Project has come to a fork in the road. Wednesday, elected leaders who make up the Transportation Advisory Committee met to discuss the billion dollar project that would connect New Hanover and Brunswick counties. Full story...
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Media day at UNCW

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videoToday was media day for the UNC Wilmington men's basketball team and that means a chance to get to know the 2009-2010 Seahawks. Full story...
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WPD gets technology boost

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videoThe Wilmington Police Department has a new piece of equipment helps detect blood alcohol content more quickly. Before they got their new machine, the WPD had to send blood samples to Raleigh to get tested. Full story...
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Democratic Senator Basnight speaks out about Soles

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Tuesday, Senate Republican leader Phil Berger spoke to WWAY about two ongoing SBI investigations into Senator RC Soles. Wednesday, the top Democrat senator responded. Full story...
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Is dialysis treatment for kidney failure helping patient's quality of life?

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Nearly 400,000 Americans with kidney failure are currently on dialysis treatment. Though many doctors assume dialysis will improve elderly patients' quality of life, new research finds this may not be the case. Full story...
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Early voting kicks off election season

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Election season is upon us. The Brunswick County Board of Elections spent the day making the final preparations for early voting, which kicks off Thursday. Full story...
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Duke Energy makes rate increase deal on NC power

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Duke Energy has reached agreement with North Carolina's utility consumer advocate on how much to increase electricity rates in the state. Full story...
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Patients didn't consent to UNC study later hacked

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Patients receiving letters warning their personal information may have been stolen by a hacker have been surprised to learn they were involved in the University of North Carolina medical study. Full story...
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NC lawyers prep entrepreneurs facing failure

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The North Carolina trade group for the legal profession is holding a series of bankruptcy clinics for struggling entrepreneurs. Full story...
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NC video poker machine ban judged by appeals court

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A North Carolina appeals court is next to decide whether the General Assembly can ban video poker machines while leaving in place an exception for the Cherokee Indians. Full story...
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Remains found in submerged car off Beaufort

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A sports utility vehicle that disappeared in 2005 at the same time as its driver has been found in waters off Beaufort with the remains of a body in it. Full story...
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Group looks to strengthen standards for demolishing Wilmington's historic buildings

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The future of historic Wilmington was the topic of discussion at a downtown meeting Tuesday night. The Historic Wilmington Foundation and Wilmington Downtown, Inc. asked for the public's ideas and support. Full story...
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Public forum held on redistricting for Holly Shelter Middle School

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New Hanover County will have a new middle school next year. The opening of Holly Shelter Middle School requires moving students around. Three public forums are scheduled to discuss the issues involved. Full story...
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