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Local woman in running for T-shirt design competition

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 07/20/2007 - 5:45pm.READ MORE:

The next time you visit a J. Jill boutique you could be buying a T-shirt designed by a local woman. Full story...

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Senior Center earns certificate of excellence

Submitted by Guest on Fri, 07/20/2007 - 5:44pm.READ MORE:

New Hanover County's Department of Aging Senior Center has earned a certificate of excellence, making the center one of the highest ranked in the state. Full story...

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Injured deputy receives "Officer Down" fund

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 07/20/2007 - 5:30pm.READ MORE:

Law enforcement officers gathered Friday to help a New Hanover County Sheriff's deputy who was badly injured in a motorcycle accident in May. Full story...

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10 new candidates to run for office

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 07/20/2007 - 5:02pm.READ MORE:

It was a busy day Friday at the New Hanover County Board of Elections. The filing deadline was Friday at noon, and 10 new candidates signed up to run for elected office. The headline today is former Wilmington Mayor Harper Peterson, filing to run for the office again. View a complete list of candidates here Full story...

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Temperatures reach 90s Friday

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 07/20/2007 - 4:51pm.READ MORE:

Temperatures were in the 90s again Friday and for some people, that's dangerously high. This week New Hanover County Regional Medical Center has seen an increase in people with heat-related illnesses. Full story...

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Leland Town Council opposes free wireless internet

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 07/20/2007 - 4:49pm.READ MORE:

There's a push in the state legislature to stop cities from providing free wireless internet for residents. Full story...

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Airport carry-on rules to change

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 07/20/2007 - 4:45pm.READ MORE:

If you're planning a flight, you should know of a change in carry-on rules coming soon. Starting next month small cigarette lighters will be allowed back in airplane cabins. They were banned in 2001 after shoe bomber Richard Reid tried to ignite a bomb and blow up a plane. Full story...

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Elementary school could permanently close

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 07/20/2007 - 4:42pm.READ MORE:

Columbus County Board of Education is making some important decisions about the fate of an elementary school. The board may permanently close Fair Bluff Elementary. Full story...

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Sharks Surface at NC Beaches

Submitted by Guest on Thu, 07/19/2007 - 6:18pm.READ MORE:

A shark bite at North Topsail Beach Yesterday was the second in two days off North Carolina beaches. Fourteen year-old Matthew Baker was only up to his knees in the ocean yesterday when a shark bit his calf. Full story...