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While this storm is still churning in the Atlantic it's a good time to talk emergency planning. That includes having a plan ready for your pet. New Hanover County has a third shelter ready for pets in the event of an evacuation. And unlike the other shelters, this one will house both pets and their owners. Full story...

Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong reported to jail today to serve a 24-hour sentence for contempt. Full story...

Governor Mike Easley wants all local governments to immediately enact voluntary or mandatory water restrictions. Full story...

Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards says countries should share intelligence as a part of an international organization fighting terrorism. Full story...

Thursday Republican Will Breazeale announced his candidacy for Congress. He's the first republican to enter the race and challenge Democratic incumbent Mike McIntyre. Will Breazeale knows how to get around. The commercial airline pilot and Iraq war veteran flew to every county in the seventh district Thursday to announce his candidacy for congress. Full story...

Parents have some serious safety concerns over what goes on at one local school bus stop. They say since school started the bus has been at least 15 minutes late every day, leaving their children standing on the corner. They say their kids have been approached by drug dealers and people looking for sex. Full story...

A fugitive wanted in several states has been captured in our area. Nineteen-year-old Clifforinado Dye was arrested by the New Hanover County Sheriff's Department during a traffic stop Wednesday morning. Full story...

A landmark hotel at Wrightsville Beach was supposed to be turned into condo's, but now plans have changed. The owner of the Blockade Runner says he's not surprised the sale fell through. In February the property was sold to two local men who wanted to transform the hotel rooms into condominiums. Full story...

New Hanover County commissioners approved a rezoning request on Tuesday to green-light the project. Residents in the area originally opposed it, claiming it would bring an unsafe increase in traffic. Full story...

Four people are in the hospital tonight after a wreck on highway 17 in Leland this afternoon. Investigators say the driver of the rolled over station wagon ran a red light in front of Brunswick Forest and hit another vehicle. Full story...

Driving is second nature for so many of us, but when it comes to the rules of the road, are you up to speed? A viewer contacted WWAY after looking over a North Carolina driver's handbook. He was surprised to learn how many rules have changed since getting his first license more than 40 years ago. Full story...

Overall drug use in the United States is decreasing, according to a new study by the federal government, but there's also an important warning: prescription drugs often become lethal when misused. Full story...

A new study reveals that rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are closely related illnesses. And just one gene can increase the risk for both. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common adult health problem, affecting around one percent of the population. Full story...

A new label for sunscreen bottles could be on the way. The new label would have two ratings, one for UVA rays and another for UVB. Full story...

It is among the fastest growing spectator sports in America. After being banned for the past 12 years mixed martial arts events are now allowed in North Carolina and they are catching on locally. Full story...