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HealthRed Cross makes emergency appeal for bloodSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 3:45pm.READ MORE: 
The American Red Cross has declared a blood emergency. So far this month, blood donations are down more than 10 percent across the nation.
Here in Wilmington, Red Cross Blood Center Coordinator Shannon Jordan says summers are always a slower season for donations, but this year, numbers are especially low.
Full story...Local mom warns of birth injuriesSubmitted by Ashley Jacobs on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 10:02am.READ MORE: A local mom is making it her mission to educate expectant parents and doctors about the dangers of birth injuries. After a painful, physically damaging birth experience when having her first child, the experience is one she doesn't want other women to face.
Full story...Want to join a free running club for kids?Submitted by John Rendleman on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 11:32pm.READ MORE: Bid on guitars signed by James Brown and Whitney Houston, help families in needSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 4:50pm.READ MORE:
You can still help a local non-profit step up to help sick children and their families.
Dare to Care for Children is auctioning guitars signed by music legends James Brown and Whitney Houston with proceeds helping those in need, and you can bid right now.
Full story... » Help 'Dare to Care for Children' assist families in need through online auctionSubmitted by Katie Harden on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 6:02pm.READ MORE:
Losing a child to disease is hard enough, but one in our area family is fighting to avoid that horror again.
A local non-profit has stepped up to help them and other families in need, and you can help, too, by bidding on guitars signed by music legends James Brown and Whitney Houston
Full story...New fee would tax race runners in WilmingtonSubmitted by Asha Dave on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 4:49pm.READ MORE:
Runners may soon have to shell out more cash for their hobby. The proposed fee is part of Wilmington's recommended budget for the upcoming year. It would require all city race participants to pay an extra dollar for each race they run.
Full story...ONLY ON 3: Sterilization victim reacts to absent compensation bill in Senate budgetSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 11:45pm.READ MORE:
Elnora Mills was sterilized at age 16. She thinks it happened while in surgery to have her appendix removed. Two years later she found out. Though a bill passed through the state House last week, money for Mills and other eugenics victims is not in the Senate's budget.
Full story...10,000 germ species live in and on healthy peopleSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 1:36pm.READ MORE: Second rabies case confirmed in Oak IslandSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:38am.READ MORE: NC Senate budget approved by committeeSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 1:47pm.READ MORE: Autism brain samples damaged after freezer problemSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/11/2012 - 12:14pm.READ MORE: WB aldermen vote to put smoking ban on November ballotSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 10:40pm.READ MORE:
Wrightsville Beach is one step closer to enforcing a smoking ban. During a special meeting Thursday, the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to put the ban to a public vote.
Full story...NHRMC offers free CPR trainingSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 5:22pm.READ MORE:
New Hanover Regional Medical Center is aiming to save lives by educating the community. The hospital is offering free CPR events, including one today at Wrightsville Beach.
Full story...Kickback Jack's challenges smoking banSubmitted by StarNewsOnline.com on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 4:48pm.READ MORE: With delay in sunscreen regulations, expert offers advice for sun loversSubmitted by Ashley Jacobs on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 12:43pm.READ MORE:
Last year the FDA made new rules for sunscreen makers. But an extension on compliance means many sunscreens still boast protections that may not be enough. We checked with a dermatologist to find out what you should be looking for before soaking in some rays.
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