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Archive - Mar 29, 2009

Governor Perdue schedules Port City visit

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During her gubernatorial campaign, Bev Perdue said one of her first stops as governor would be Wilmington. It's been a few months, but that visit is finally scheduled.

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Smoking ban may pass this year

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For years, state legislators have been trying to pass a bill to ban smoking in bars and restaurants in North Carolina. Some representatives say this may be the year it passes. Full story...
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Adventure Sprint at Greenfield Lake Park

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People in search of an adventure found it Saturday at the seventh annual Adventure Sprint held at Greenfield Lake Park. Teams of two competed in five legs of the competition: running, biking, canoeing, and two mystery events. Full story...
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Medication disposal at New Hanover Regional Medical Center

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New Hanover Regional Medical Center hosted a free medication disposal event Saturday. People were invited to bring their old prescriptions, over the counter medications and even vitamins to be burned in special incinerators. Full story...
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National Passport Day

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Saturday was National Passport Day. UNCW held a passport fair to help first-timers apply and answer any questions. Full story...
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Humpback whale carcass reappears

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videoThe same humpback whale Oak Island residents found stranded on the beach more than a month ago seems to have resurfaced. Full story...
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WWAY honored by Associated Press

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The WWAY news organization was one of the top winners at the North Carolina Associated Press Broadcast Awards. WWAY won five awards in television for division two. Competitors include Greenville, and New Bern. Full story...
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Possible tornado in Bladen County

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Saturday’s severe weather caused reports of a possible tornado touching down in Bladen County. Full story...
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