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Archive - Apr 19, 2009

Earth Day gets started early

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Earth Day is officially Wednesday throughout the country, but here in Wilmington many kicked off what is looking more and more like Earth Week on Saturday. Full story...
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Pridgen organizes Feed the Homeless

Submitted by WWAY on Sun, 04/19/2009 - 10:26am.READ MORE:
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It was a day of giving back for former Hoggard girls’ basketball coach, Columbus Pridgen. With the help of his new employer, Powell Bail Bonding, Pridgen organized a Feed the Homeless event in downtown Wilmington on Saturday. Full story...
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Port City Rock Against Rape wraps up

Submitted by WWAY on Sun, 04/19/2009 - 10:02am.READ MORE:
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Saturday was the final night for the 7th annual Port City Rock Against Rape benefit to support the Coastal Horizons Rape Crisis Center. New Hanover County ranks fourth in North Carolina for the highest incidence of rape per capita in the state. Full story...
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Holistic healing on display

Submitted by WWAY on Sun, 04/19/2009 - 9:54am.READ MORE:
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The first ever Holistic Health Expo took place Saturday. Holistic healing is any kind of wellness activity that helps restore balance to the body. Accupuncture, massage therapy, and nutrition services were all featured. Full story...
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Parents scope out childcare options

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The Warwick Center was a one-stop shop for new mothers with questions about childcare on Saturday. Seaside Media organized the Choices in Childcare Expo at UNCW. Full story...
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All revved up about Rims on the River

Submitted by WWAY on Sun, 04/19/2009 - 9:15am.READ MORE:
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It was hot rods as far as the eye could see in downtown Wilmington Saturday. The fifth annual Rims on the River event rolled into town. Onlookers were able to view vintage cars and motorcycles dating back to 1980 and earlier. Full story...
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Wilmington ALS walk generates over $35,000

Submitted by WWAY on Sun, 04/19/2009 - 9:05am.READ MORE:
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Hundreds of people walked UNCW's campus in to support friends and loved ones struggling with ALS. Lou Gehrig's Disease, as it's more commonly known, attacks nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Full story...
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Canine Relay for Life raises money for cancer research

Submitted by WWAY on Sun, 04/19/2009 - 8:53am.READ MORE:
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Almost 350 dogs walked at Halyburton Park for the Canine Relay for Life. Participating dogs wore bandannas to show their support for the cause. Full story...
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