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DOT says Sunset bridge construction to start soon

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/18/2008 - 10:40am.READ MORE:

Engineers plan to begin work this month on a new high-rise bridge that will replace a wooden pontoon bridge connecting Sunset Beach to the mainland. Full story...

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SC cigarette tax to go up

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/18/2008 - 10:37am.READ MORE:

South Carolina's cigarette tax could soon be going up. And it could have an impact on Brunswick County smokers who now drive across the border to buy their cigarettes. Full story...

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Baptist churches branching out

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 02/17/2008 - 10:23pm.READ MORE:

Fifty years ago, Reverend Eric Porterfield, who is white, wouldn't have lead the congregation of the historically black Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. He might not have even walked through the door. Full story...

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UPDATE: Body identified as missing Wilmington man

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 02/17/2008 - 10:10pm.READ MORE:

The search for a missing Wilmington man is over. This weekend deputies in Pender County found the body of Martin Garza. Garza's body was found Saturday afternoon by a motorist driving along Highway 117 near Willard. Full story...

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Beach erosion longstanding challenge for southeastern NC

Submitted by WWAY on Sat, 02/16/2008 - 4:12pm.READ MORE:

Just in the past year we have reported on the problem of beach erosion right here in our area: at Kure Beach, Topsail Island, Ocean Isle and Oak Island. Erosion specialist Spencer Rogers said, "Erosion is a fact of life along most of North Carolina, and we'll have to live with it one way or another." Full story...

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NIU shooting hits home for UNCW Student

Submitted by Guest on Sat, 02/16/2008 - 12:19am.READ MORE:

Here on the campus of UNC-Wilmington, the news of the Northern Illinois University shootings came as more of a shock to some than others. Full story...

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Leland gas station turning into lucky lottery spot

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/15/2008 - 7:07pm.READ MORE:

A Leland gas station is starting to get the nickname "lucky lottery spot" after multiple wins in a matter of months. Full story...

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Pro-weight disorder sites becoming more popular with teens

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/15/2008 - 6:37pm.READ MORE:

As the internet becomes more and more a part of our daily lives the effects will continue to be seen in our younger population. Full story...

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State cracking down on animal euthanization

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/15/2008 - 6:36pm.READ MORE:

The state is cracking down on the way animal shelters euthanize stray animals in their care. The state Board of Agriculture voted this week to approve new regulations specifying the right way to euthanize animals in the shelter. Full story...