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Wilmington City Council gets 2 new members

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 11/07/2007 - 10:26am.READ MORE:

Ronald Sparks and Kristi Tomey were the top vote-getters, beating out incumbent Pat Delair and newcomer Susan Clarke. Full story...

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Columbus County passes sale tax increase

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 11/07/2007 - 10:19am.READ MORE:

For more than 70 percent of people in Columbus County a sales tax increase was the only issue on the ballot. Full story...

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Leland incumbent mayor wins election

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 11/07/2007 - 10:17am.READ MORE:

With two men with experience running for Leland mayor many thought the race between incumbent Walter Futch and former mayor Frankie Thomas would be a close one. Full story...

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Hampstead expects 90 percent voter turnout

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 11/06/2007 - 6:58pm.READ MORE:

Some big changes could be in store for residents of Pender County. Tuesday is Election Day and there is plenty of controversy over some of the items on the ballot. Full story...

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Columbus County voting on sales, use tax increase

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 11/06/2007 - 6:50pm.READ MORE:

If you plan on purchasing any goods or services in Columbus County in the near future you may have to pay a little extra. There's a referendum on this year's ballot to raise the county's sales and use tax. Full story...

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Brunswick County to vote on land transfer tax

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 11/06/2007 - 6:47pm.READ MORE:

In Brunswick County poll officials say it's been a busy day. The land transfer tax brought many residents out to cast their vote. Not only are Brunswick County voters deciding their elected officials will be, they're also deciding whether to approve a tax on the sale of private property. Full story...

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New Hanover County poll workers keeping busy

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 11/06/2007 - 6:40pm.READ MORE:

Poll workers in New Hanover County have been keeping busy. Voters in Wilmington are heading to the polls to decide the City Council members, while in Wrighsville Beach they're selecting the next board of aldermen. Full story...

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Leland mayoral race a close one

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 11/06/2007 - 6:39pm.READ MORE:

A steady flow of people from the town of Leland headed to the polls to cast their votes for mayor. Full story...

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Firefighters remember Riegelwood tornado

Submitted by Meghan Torjussen on Tue, 11/06/2007 - 12:40am.READ MORE:

Riegelwood firefighters raised the money to build the monument. They say it's not a memorial, but a celebration of the people's lives that were lost when the tornado touched down. Full story...