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Texting and driving don't mix

Submitted by WWAY on 1 April 2009 - 6:51pm.READ MORE:
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At times, the Community Action Center in downtown Wilmington is a beehive of activity, but fortunately this afternoon it was a quiet day at 4th and Castle. Quiet that is until the driver of a Honda Accord drove into the middle of the building and caused extensive damage. Full story...
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Azalea Festival gets started by crowning queen

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The Azalea Festival is now officially underway. Today the city welcomed the first ever Indian American Azalea Festival Queen. "I’m looking forward to everything, the people, the events, the celebration,” said Amprapali Ambegaokar, the 2009 Azalea Festival Queen.

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Students return to West Bladen High, welcomed by metal detectors

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It was the first day back in class since a riot broke out at West Bladen High School on Monday, but before students could get to class, they had to get through security.

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Azalea Festival gets started by crowning queen

Submitted by WWAY on 1 April 2009 - 5:56pm.READ MORE:
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videoThe Azalea Festival is now officially underway. Today, the city welcomed the first ever Indian American Azalea Festival Queen. "I’m looking forward to everything, the people, the events, the celebration,” said Amrapali Ambegaokar, the 2009 Azalea Festival Queen. Full story...
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Students return to West Bladen High, welcomed by metal detectors

Submitted by WWAY on 1 April 2009 - 5:42pm.READ MORE:
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videoIt was the first day back in class since a riot broke out at West Bladen High School on Monday, but before students could get to class, they had to get through security. Full story...
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Computer worm seems to have been avoided

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So far there is no proof Conficker has caused any computer problems, but that doesn't mean we're in the clear. Experts say millions of PC’s could be infected but not show any signs.

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Drug arrests made in Brunswick County

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On Wednesday, dozens of suspected drug dealers were taken off the streets in Brunswick County in operation April Fools.

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Computer worm seems to have been avoided

Submitted by WWAY on 1 April 2009 - 5:16pm.READ MORE:
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videoSo far there is no proof Conficker has caused any computer problems, but that doesn't mean we're in the clear. Experts say millions of PC’s could be infected but not show any signs. Full story...
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ILM cancels flights Wednesday over safety concerns

Submitted by WWAY on 1 April 2009 - 5:08pm.READ MORE:
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Safety concerns at a regional airline carrier grounded some passengers at ILM Wednesday. Atlantic Southeast Airlines, a carrier for Delta flights in and out of Wilmington, grounded sixty flights due to safety concerns. Full story...
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Drug arrests made in Brunswick County

Submitted by WWAY on 1 April 2009 - 5:04pm.READ MORE:
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videoOn Wednesday, dozens of suspected drug dealers were taken off the streets in Brunswick County in operation April Fools. Full story...
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If you are a smoker, will the federal cigarette tax increase cause you to quit smoking?

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Is there too much salt in your diet?

Submitted by WWAY on 1 April 2009 - 5:00pm.READ MORE:
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The majority of Americans are consuming too much salt. That is according to a new report by the CDC. Full story...
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Local unemployment numbers continue to rise

Submitted by WWAY on 1 April 2009 - 4:49pm.READ MORE:
The news is not good on the unemployment front. The Wilmington area jobless rate rose in February nearly one point from January. Full story...
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Gov. Perdue visits Wilmington, economic announcement a bust

Submitted by WWAY on 1 April 2009 - 3:11pm.READ MORE:
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Gov. Bev Perdue was supposed to attend a hastily-assembled press conference at Screen Gems Wednesday, to make a "major economic announcement." Full story...
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Biden, Vilsack say stimulus will help rural areas

Submitted by WWAY on 1 April 2009 - 2:53pm.READ MORE:
Vice President Joe Biden says the federal economic stimulus will help rural communities thrive and not just survive the recession. Full story...
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