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Archive - Jan 12, 2011Pender County in good financial shape despite stormSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 7:58pm.READ MORE: 
Keeping you safe during the snowstorm and other weather events is not free. Counties have to pay for the equipment, materials, and of course the man power. Often times people don't stop and think what something may cost when they are in a time of need. The fact is that the emergency services used this past week cost money and can affect a county's budget.
Full story..."Teen Mom 2" focuses on Oak Island familySubmitted by Katie Harden on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 6:47pm.READ MORE: Tuesday night marked the season premier of MTV's newest spin off, "Teen Mom 2." The show focuses on four teenage mothers from across the county, all dealing with different struggles as they try to manage their teen agenda and a new baby. The four girls come from MTV's second season of "16 and Pregnant" - a documentary type show that follows teenage girls as they deal with pregnancy.
Full story...Proposed property tax to hire safety ambassadors downtownSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 6:33pm.READ MORE: The safety issues in downtown Wilmington are nothing new. But, Wilmington Downtown Inc. executive director, John Hinnant says he has a plan that would help.
Full story...Year after earthquake, Wilmington company plans return trip to HaitiSubmitted by Katie Harden on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 6:31pm.READ MORE:
Atlantic Prosthetics went to Haiti in April to help get victims back on their feet... literally. Now, a year after the quake, president Jeff McDonald says the company is planning another trip to continue helping those in need.
Full story... » School districts announce makeup daysSubmitted by Nadine Maeser on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 5:52pm.READ MORE:
This week's winter weather gave students in our viewing area a nice break from school, but now it's time to make the snow days up.
Full story...Race is on to sell Wrightsville Beach home via social mediaSubmitted by Scott Pickey on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 4:59pm.READ MORE:
The race began this morning to sell a Wrightsville Beach luxury home through a viral social media marketing campaign - reports the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.
Full story... » Coastal NC home sales perk upSubmitted by Scott Pickey on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 4:57pm.READ MORE:
Wilmington area home sales – those in New Hanover, Pender and northern Brunswick counties, totaled 4,540 in 2010 compared to 4,361 in 2009 - reports the Triangle Business Journal.
Full story... » Wilmington gets non-stop flight to DCSubmitted by Scott Pickey on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 4:54pm.READ MORE:
US Airways has announced a direct flight from Wilmington International Airport to Reagan National Airport serving Washington, D.C. - reports the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.
Full story... » McIntyre introduces Lumbee Bill…againSubmitted by Scott Pickey on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 3:47pm.READ MORE:
Have you ever watched the movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray? If so, you’ll sort of get the feeling. On the first full day of the 112th Congress, Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-NC) introduced legislation that would grant the Lumbee Tribe full federal acknowledgment - according to the 'Cherokee One Feather'.
Full story... » Two Chadbourn men plead guilty to setting fire to tire storeSubmitted by Scott Pickey on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 3:27pm.READ MORE:
MICHAEL CODY CLAMP, 19, of Chadbourn, North Carolina, and DANIEL WAYNE SCOTT, 20, also of Chadbourn, North Carolina, each pled guilty to charges related to the fire of Carolina Tire Sales.
Full story... » Leland man pleads guilty to having gun 3 days after getting out of prisonSubmitted by Scott Pickey on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 3:20pm.READ MORE:
According to the investigation, in July, 2010, GOINS was
released from the North Carolina Department of Corrections. Five
days later GOINS was arrested for rape. While in custody, GOINS
admitted to possessing a Winchester, Model 1300 Ranger, .12 gauge
shotgun, two days earlier. Further investigation revealed the
firearm had been stolen.
Full story... » BCC awarded $200 thousand grant from National Science FoundationSubmitted by Scott Pickey on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 3:12pm.READ MORE:
Brunswick Community College was recently awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to coordinate a comprehensive study of the status of community college women faculty in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics disciplines.
Full story... » ONLY ON 3: Oak Island's take on their Teen Mom 2 celebSubmitted by Scott Pickey on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 2:45pm.READ MORE:
One probably wouldn't use Oak Island and MTV in the same sentence very often, but they're coming together tonight as the small community's latest celebrity, Jenelle Evans, debuts in Teen Mom 2. How do residents feel about the spotlight their neck of the woods is getting because of the show? John Rendleman headed down there on Tuesday to find out.
Full story...Pender Co. Schools update for Thursday and exam scheduleSubmitted by Scott Pickey on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 2:25pm.READ MORE:
Pender County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students and staff on Thursday January 13.
Full story... » New Hanover Co. traditional high schools change exam schedule due to stormSubmitted by Scott Pickey on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 2:20pm.READ MORE:
Due to the weather-related school closings this week, the four comprehensive high schools - Ashley, Hoggard, Laney and New Hanover - will adjust their End-of-Course exams schedule. The exams were originally scheduled to begin this week. However, because students have missed three days of school this week, the district has decided to reschedule the exams for next week.
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