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Red Cross turns 100

Submitted by WWAY on 9 May 2008 - 11:53am.READ MORE: | | |
Every time our region suffers a fire, hurricane or other disaster, the Red Cross is on the way. This year the Cape Fear chapter celebrates a milestone: its one-hundredth anniversary. From disaster relief, to blood donations, the local chapter has left its mark. Full story...
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Young Black & Under Attack Part 2

Submitted by Tim Pulliam on 8 May 2008 - 10:41pm.READ MORE: | | |
video The Community Boys and Girls Club specializes in helping at risk youth. Full story...
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Digital TV switch coming early to Southeastern NC

Submitted by WWAY on 8 May 2008 - 7:36pm.READ MORE: |
The Federal Communications Commission announced Thursday that Wilmington will be the first television market in the country to test the switch to using only digital broadcast signals. Starting at noon on September 8, all the commercial TV stations in Wilmington, including WWAY, will stop using their analog signals and broadcast only digitally. Full story...
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Portion of Carolina Beach Road closed

Submitted by Jolene Reilly on 8 May 2008 - 2:47pm.READ MORE: |
Part of Carolina Beach Road is closed this afternoon, because of a fire at a junkyard. Heavy smoke is blanketing much of the area. From the North, traffic is being diverted to Sanders Road. From the South, traffic is being directed onto Myrtle Grove Road. Full story...
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1 person dead, 4 hurt in standoff shooting near Lexington

Submitted by WWAY on 8 May 2008 - 10:59am.READ MORE: | |
Davidson County sheriff's deputies say a suspect was killed and four people wounded in a shooting near Lexington. Full story...
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Brunswick County close to choosing new sheriff

Submitted by WWAY on 8 May 2008 - 9:27am.READ MORE: | |
videoIn just a few days Brunswick County will have a new sheriff. The county Democratic Executive Committee will decide Ron Hewett's successor Saturday. Full story...
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Young, Black and Under Attack, Part 1

Submitted by Tim Pulliam on 7 May 2008 - 8:38pm.READ MORE: | | | |
videoWhat are the issues affecting young Black men? We take closer look in our series Young Black and Under Attack. Full story...
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NC turnout shatters record

Submitted by WWAY on 7 May 2008 - 12:41pm.READ MORE: | | |
More than 2.1 million people cast a ballot in Tuesday's election, and most voted in the Democratic primary that featured the historic race for the White House. Full story...
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Easley endorses Perdue for governor

Submitted by WWAY on 7 May 2008 - 12:40pm.READ MORE: | | |
Governor Mike Easley says Lieutenant Governor Bev Perdue will be a great governor because she understands the importance of education to North Carolina's economy. Full story...
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Pittenger, Dalton win primary races for lieutenant governor

Submitted by WWAY on 7 May 2008 - 10:58am.READ MORE: | |
A pair of state senators seeking higher office will meet in November to see which of them will be the next lieutenant governor. Full story...
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Hagan, Dole to meet in US Senate election

Submitted by WWAY on 7 May 2008 - 10:45am.READ MORE: | |
U.S. Senate candidate Kay Hagan didn't spend much time celebrating her convincing victory in the Democratic primary. Full story...
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Exit polls: Black voters in NC overwhelmingly support Obama

Submitted by WWAY on 7 May 2008 - 10:43am.READ MORE: | |
Once again, Hillary Rodham Clinton beat Barack Obama among white voters in a Southern state. And, once again, it made no difference. Full story...
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Clinton pushes on to West Virginia; Obama takes a break

Submitted by WWAY on 7 May 2008 - 10:19am.READ MORE: |
Without a break after yesterday's two contests, Hillary Rodham Clinton is pushing full steam ahead to next week's primary in West Virginia. Full story...
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Clinton lends her struggling campaign $6.4 million

Submitted by WWAY on 7 May 2008 - 10:10am.READ MORE: |
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has lent her presidential campaign $6.4 million over the past month, a campaign aide says. Full story...
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Rep. Walter Jones turns back challenge in GOP primary

Submitted by WWAY on 7 May 2008 - 9:58am.READ MORE: | |
Voters in the 3rd Congressional District have been here before. Full story...
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Pet Pals

A Regal Feline

Submitted by WWAY on 6 May 2008 - 7:41am.

If you have room in your heart and your home for a four-legged friend, check out the cat featured in this week's Pet Pals segment.

look at this regal feline. He's a neutered, two-year-old white male with very unique eyes: One eye is blue, the other is green. He's received all his vaccinations except a rabies shot. He's a very friendly lap cap that needs a home of his own.

If you'd like to adopt him or another cat or dog, check out New Hanover County Animal Control on Division Drive, or call (910) 798-7500.

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Ransom

Submitted by WWAY on 22 April 2008 - 10:53am.

Ransom is a three-month-old dachshund mix up for adoption at the Topsail Humane Society in Hampstead. Ransom was a victim of abuse early in life. But he's being nursed back to health and is a good boy who loved to cuddle and gets along with other pets.

He is scheduled to be neutered next week and then ready to go home with you. If you'd like more information about Ransom or any of the pets available at the Topsail Humane Society, call the shelter at (910) 270-2660, visit at 304 Becky's Creek Road in Hampstead or check it out online at www.topsailhumanesociety.petfinder.com.

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