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NC Highway Patrol cracking down on seatbelt use

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 5:26pm.READ MORE:
videoFor the next two weeks, North Carolina Highway Patrol will be cracking down on drivers and passengers who don't wear their seatbelts. Full story...
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Local flagmaker memorializes 9/11 attacks

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 5:17pm.READ MORE:
It's been six years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks but for some people it seems like yesterday. Gwen Loiacono had a dream the day after the terrorist attacks and within months turned that dream into a reality. She's now helping to comfort thousands of people. Full story...
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Police investigating two fatal accidents

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 5:05pm.READ MORE:
Police are investigating two fatal accidents in Wilmington over the weekend. One happened Saturday night near the intersection of Martin Luther King Parkway and Kerr Avenue. Police say the driver of a Lincoln Navigator drove off the side of the road and flipped. Full story...
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Surfers, beachgoers disappointed by Gabrielle

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 11:27am.READ MORE:
Around here there were predictions that Gabrielle would bring heavy rain, high winds and strong rip currents. But surfers in Wrightsville Beach didn't see any of that. Surfers expecting to see big waves were hit with a wave of disappointment when they saw the surf Sunday afternoon. Full story...
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Columbus County animal activists gather to raise awareness

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 10:55am.READ MORE:
videoThe Columbus County Humane Society and animal activists are upset. They say the Columbus County Animal Control shelter does not treat its pets in a humane way and spent the afternoon protesting the facility's actions. Over 100 people came together in Whiteville to raise awareness of animal cruelty that they say is going on in the county. Full story...
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UNCW tests new siren warning system

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 10:05am.READ MORE:
videoIf you were anywhere near UNCW's campus at noon, you most likely heard the university's newest safety measure. The Seahawk warning siren system is the latest addition to UNCW's emergency preparedness system. Monday the sirens were put to the test. Full story...
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Man ordered to clean property harasses workers

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 09/07/2007 - 6:04pm.READ MORE:
The Winnabow man ordered to clean up his property because it was deemed a junkyard couldn't get it done in time. And now he's under a court order to stay away from the people doing it. Full story...
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End of boxing program concerns Wilmington residents

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 09/07/2007 - 5:51pm.READ MORE:
The closing of a popular boxing program has some Wilmington residents concerned. It's been a part of the community for decades. After more than 30 years, the city ended the Sherridale Morgan competitive boxing program. Some people who live near the Tenth Street gym said the program will be missed. Full story...
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Saturday is World Rabies Day

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 09/07/2007 - 5:47pm.READ MORE:
Pet experts say World Rabies Day is a good time to make sure you're dog or cat has been vaccinated. More than 55,000 people die from rabies every year around the world. Full story...
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More turn to internet for medical advice

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 09/07/2007 - 5:45pm.READ MORE:
An increasing number of people are turning to the internet to seek medical advice. They're affectionately called "cyber-chondriacs." According to one poll there were about 160 million of them in 2006. Full story...
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