Archive - Jul 2009

One local man says a spot drug test from a Judge he says ruled with a heavy hand but a soft heart, was all it took. Full story...

The Columbus County town of Tabor City is buzzing with speculation over who may have burned down the home of a local teenager with connections to State Sen. R.C. Soles.

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Wilmington police are still investigating the death of Allison Jackson Foy. Foy disappeared after a night out, three years ago.

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Republican Sen. Richard Burr says he will vote against the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Full story...

Construction on North Carolina’s first toll road in modern history will begin next month after a state panel awarded contracts to build the Triangle Expressway. Full story...

Camp BONES (Brigade Of Nurse Exploring Seahawks) was established four years ago to introduce minorities into the nursing field. The program now has over 40 students from eight different counties. Full story...

From time to time we all need a point in the right direction. On Wednesday, local small business owners got the guidance they'll need to navigate towards recovery. Full story...

You may remember the two recent downpours that caused major flooding and major headaches, for some New Hanover County residents, but there may be a silver lining...the added water may decrease the population of mosquitoes. Full story...

Health inspectors found a single low performer and three high performers in this week's Kitchen Cops report. Full story...

Two Columbus County women are in jail, facing major drug charges.

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We're a couple of months into summer, but it's not too late to take that vacation. This week Marino on Money shares some tips for smart spending on your summer break. Full story...

WWAY has learned more about the investigation into illegal sex businesses in Brunswick County. Detectives are looking into who may have owned and operated those businesses and properties, and their involvement in illegal activity.

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President Barack Obama told North Carolinians his plan would cap out-of-pocket costs for patients, require insurance companies cover check-ups and preventative care, keep insurers from capping yearly and lifetime coverage and prevent them from denying you coverage because of your medical history. Full story...

A shooting at a Wilmington Housing Project has neighbors concerned. It happened at 12th and Rankin Streets, just as the sun went down. Police are calling it an armed robbery. Full story...