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Archive - Aug 17, 2011Tabor City child dies in lawn mower accidentSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 10:52pm.READ MORE: 
In what neighbors say was a tragic accident, Mario Lewis Jr. lost his life Wednesday afternoon.
Full story...Pitt County Memorial Hospital to change its nameSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 9:43pm.READ MORE:
Officials at Pitt County Memorial Hospital say the facility will change its name to UHS Medical
Center beginning Oct. 1.
Full story... » Child bitten by "marine animal" at Wrightsville BeachSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 6:01pm.READ MORE:
A child swimming at Wrightsville Beach was bitten by a "marine animal" according to Wrightsville Beach Police. It happened about 4 p.m. off access number 8 near Moore's Inlet.
Full story... » Toyota of Wilmington to expand despite Japan tsunami and economic recessionSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 5:43pm.READ MORE:
Toyota of Wilmington broke ground today, expanding their dealership to 65,000 square feet. But with the economy still in the dumps and the tsunami in Japan impacting Toyota, is this really the best time to expand?
Full story...American flag making waves in Masonboro InletSubmitted by Katie Harden on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 4:58pm.READ MORE:
The stars and stripes are perhaps our Nation’s most recognizable symbol. But a tribute to service members on Masonboro Island is making waves among boaters and the people in charge of the island.
Full story...Downtown roads congested as students make their way to classSubmitted by Katie Harden on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 4:46pm.READ MORE:
With new construction, new students, and new traffic patterns, getting anywhere downtown is harder than ever. Downtown Wilmington is packed with people on both roads and sidewalks, all in a hurry to get where they need to go. The corner of Front Street and Red Cross is especially busy because it’s smack in the middle of the Cape Fear campus.
Full story...StarNews Circulation Manager busted for embezzlementSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 2:32pm.READ MORE:
Police arrested StarNews Circulation Manager Richard Scott Wiggs Monday and charged him with stealing money from the newspaper. According to the StarNews, investigators say he stole more than $100,000 over a two year period. The paper's parent company, The New York Times, say he he stole at least $52,000.
Full story...Congratulations to our partners 'The Big Talker FM' and Chad Adams; #1 in Talk RadioSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 10:16am.READ MORE: Couple plans to wed at Carowinds roller coasterSubmitted by Katelyn Supa on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 8:32am.READ MORE:
A Virginia couple plans to get married at
a Carowinds roller coaster this weekend.
Full story... » Idea would trim, continue NC Governor's SchoolSubmitted by Katelyn Supa on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 8:20am.READ MORE:
A summer academic enrichment program that
North Carolina taxpayers have provided for hundreds of students
each year could continue despite a funding cutoff by state
budget-writers.
Full story... » NFL player's Charlotte apartment hit by burglarSubmitted by Katelyn Supa on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 8:18am.READ MORE:
Authorities say the Charlotte apartment
of a Carolina Panthers football player was hit by burglars while he
was away at the NFL team's training camp.
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