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Archive - Apr 3, 2009

Pennell honored as state's best principal

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 6:50pm.READ MORE:
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It turns out the best principal in the state works right here in Brunswick County. On Thursday, the state school system and Wachovia named South Brunswick High principal Vann Pennell the state's best. Full story...
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Altman to face death penalty

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 6:47pm.READ MORE:
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A Wilmington man charged with double murder is now on trial for his life. Friday morning, a New Hanover County judge ruled Gerard Altman will face the death penalty if convicted. Full story...
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Pender Success Academy may have to close

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 6:43pm.READ MORE:
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videoPotential state cutbacks could cost Pender County schools millions of dollars. School board members are facing some tough choices if cuts have to be made, possibly having to close the doors of one area school. Full story...
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Swim school left high and dry by health club's closure

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 6:17pm.READ MORE:
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A week ago, Port City Health Club closed it's doors unexpectedly. Members showed up one day and found a sign on the door, informing them the gym had closed down. The gym closure doesn't just affect the members. Full story...
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Local artists display works

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 6:12pm.READ MORE:
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There's something for everyone at the Azalea Festival. Art lovers can walk around and see work from local artists during the annual Azalea Art Show. Full story...
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Investors pitch plans for oceanfront amusement park

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 6:08pm.READ MORE:
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Several companies are looking into building an oceanfront amusement park in Carolina Beach. The town's planning director told WWAY NewsChannel Three that a few potential investors have approached him. Full story...
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Wilmington Residential Facility for Women may be saved

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 6:04pm.READ MORE:
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A Wilmington women's prison may have a fighting chance of keeping its doors open. The Wilmington Residential Facility for Women was on Governor Bev Perdue's budgetary chopping block. Full story...
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Allegiant cuts flights to Tampa

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Just months after beginning service between Wilmington and the Tampa Bay area, Allegiant Air is scaling back. Full story...
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Where to, and where not to park during Azalea Fest

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 4:49pm.READ MORE:
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videoTickets and towing can definitely dampen the Azalea Festival spirit; here's what you need to know when parking over the weekend. Full story...
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Senator Hagan to tour old Nesbitt Court and Shallotte intersection

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 4:22pm.READ MORE:
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Once the Azalea Festival is over, it will be back to business for our elected officials. Senator Kay Hagan will be in town on Monday to tour the old Nesbitt Court Housing Facility. Full story...
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Other garden parties

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 4:16pm.READ MORE:
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If you couldn't make the exclusive garden party this year, don't worry, other local businesses are putting on their own garden parties. Full story...
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Ribbon cutting officially begins Garden Tour

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 4:08pm.READ MORE:
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videoFriday's Azalea Garden Tour ribbon cutting may be the grandest single spectacle of the entire Azalea Festival, and today did not disappoint. Even the weather cooperated. Music of the era, as the belles blossomed, the clouds parted, and the sky turned Carolina blue. Full story...
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NC lawmaker in serious condition after collapse

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 11:09am.READ MORE:
North Carolina state Rep. Becky Carney remains in serious but stable condition after collapsing at her legislative office and going into cardiac arrest. Full story...
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NC sheriff fires 4 officers over alcohol at lunch

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 11:07am.READ MORE:
A North Carolina sheriff has fired four detention officers who had alcohol on their lunch break, away from the jail. Full story...
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Furniture jobs leaving NC county in consolidation

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 11:06am.READ MORE:
A furniture company is taking 250 jobs out of a North Carolina county as it consolidates manufacturing at a larger plant elsewhere in the state. Full story...
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