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Archive - Oct 20, 2009

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Grassroots project takes to the phone to educate on healthcare

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videoThe topic of healthcare reform has made its way back to the local level. Political organizations are actively working the issue. One grassroots project is starting its campaign on the phone. Full story...
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The Titan Cement timeline

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videoThe whole process began with a plan to reopen the Old Roanoke Cement Plant that has sat deserted on the banks of the Cape Fear River for about twenty years. WWAY's Kevin Wuzzardo picks up the story from there. Full story...
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Law enforcement cracking down on school zone violations

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Highway patrol wants to remind you to take extra precaution when driving through a school zone, or near a school bus. Nationwide, the number of school zone violations has gone up, and that has local law enforcement agencies cracking down. Full story...
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Wilmington hosts climate conference

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The National Weather Service of Wilmington is hosting the Regional Climate Conference. It features more than two dozen presentations over two days. Most of the talks focus around the future of the climate here in North Carolina. Full story...
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Are you ready for Windows 7?

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videoThe latest version of Microsoft Windows is coming out on Thursday. WWAY's Hailey Winslow gives us the low-down on what to expect from Windows 7. Full story...
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Leland Police warn residents of rise in car break-ins

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Residents of Leland are being asked to be pro-active in order to put a halt on a recent rise in car break-ins. There have been dozens of vehicle break-ins in Leland in the last few months. Full story...
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Wrightsville Beach Peeping Tom faces more charges

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The man accused of spying on college girls in Wrightsville Beach will face more secret peeping charges. Full story...
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Who says kids can't vote? Now they can!

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The Cape Fear Volunteer Center has opened their annual Online Poll for Kids in New Hanover County. Full story...
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Port City Java, Full Belly Project team up to help coffee bean farmers

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Two local organizations have joined forces for an international project. Port City Java has teamed up with the Full Belly Project to use their nut sheller to shell coffee beans. Full story...
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Marino on Money: October 20

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videoThe home buyer tax credit expires at the end of next month, but there are several proposals on the table to extend it. Certified financial planner Ross Marino explains in this week’s Marino on Money. Full story...
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New guidelines look to bring school lunches up to date

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The vast majority of private and public schools use the National School Lunch Program to plan student meals, but the standards have not been updated since 1995. Full story...
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Victims, families outraged by NC inmates' release

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Crime victims and their families are bracing for the release next week of 20 North Carolina felons who had been sentenced to life in prison. Full story...
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Duke University receives gift for new school

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Duke University has received more than $5 million for its new public policy school. University officials said Tuesday the gift by trustee David Rubenstein will allow the Sanford School of Public Policy to meet a $40 million fundraising target. Full story...
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East Carolina to open 3 dental clinics in NC

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East Carolina University named three sites for dental clinics; part of a plan to increase access to dental care for North Carolinians. Full story...
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NC firm says defense witnesses in SC raid deported

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A North Carolina company charged with employing illegal immigrants at a South Carolina plant is arguing that the government deported workers needed by defense attorneys. Full story...
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