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New Hanover County NewsAging population puts pressure on local health care systemSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/30/2007 - 6:03pm.READ MORE:  An alliance between Davis Health Care Center and Coastal Area Health Education Center will bring more attention to the elderly as well as train doctors in the field of geriatrics. The number of elderly people nationwide is on the rise.
Full story...WWAY’s Steve Rondinaro Goes NationalSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/30/2007 - 12:23pm.READ MORE: Husband of college student concerned about campus securitySubmitted by Meghan Torjussen on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 10:42pm.READ MORE: Bill Chamnin got a call from his wife, a student at the college, Monday afternoon...her battery was dead in a student parking lot. Chamnin came to help her. So did a school security guard, who wasn't much help.
Full story...Flip-flops causing injuriesSubmitted by Guest on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 6:59pm.READ MORE:
Carefree as they may be, flip-flops can cause pain and injury in feet and ankles.
Full story... » Troubleshooters: Security device sparks fire in homeSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 6:44pm.READ MORE: A Wilmington man called our newsroom recently to tell us about a fire at his home. Gary Pace says the fire started when his ADT home security system malfunctioned. Now, he wants ADT to pay for the damages. But does he have a case?
Full story...Some Katrina evacuees stay in WilmingtonSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 6:40pm.READ MORE: It is two years after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and the scars remain. Some Big Easy residents still haven't gone home. One victim of the storm relocated here and hasn't gone back. Katrina evacuee Daniel Aiena thought he would only be at Wrightsville Beach for a short time. Instead, the stay may be permanent.
Full story...Greek wildfires concern localsSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 5:31pm.READ MORE: Those wild fires ravaging southern Greece have drawn worldwide attention and concern. Members of Wilmington's Greek community have ties to areas not far from where fires are burning. As everyone anticipates the path the fires will take, people here with family in Greece can only wait.
Full story...Northeast interceptor pipe repair beginsSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 5:16pm.READ MORE: Hospital considers raising ratesSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 5:12pm.READ MORE:
New Hanover Regional Medical Center is once again considering raising its rates.
The hospital's finance committee has been presented with an option for a five percent increase.
Full story... » Second rabies case confirmed in New Hanover CountySubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 5:07pm.READ MORE:
A second case of rabies has been confirmed in New Hanover County. A dog owner in Castle Hayne called animal control, after finding his dog with a dead raccoon in his mouth. The results revealed the raccoon had rabies.
Full story... » Dorothy B. Johnson Elementary to closeSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 6:17pm.READ MORE: The school year has just begun and already, students at one New Hanover County school are having to think about where they'll go next year. Students at Dorothy B. Johnson Elementary in Wilmington won't be going there next year. Instead, that building will be used by kids currently attending Snipes Elementary.
Full story...Six New Hanover County schools switch to uniformsSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 6:14pm.READ MORE: A number of schools in New Hanover County have started the year off in style -- uniform style that is. The change came after a parent survey showed strong support for school uniforms.
Full story...Twins sentenced for harassing neighborSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 6:14pm.READ MORE: Home invasion suspect pleads guiltySubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 6:11pm.READ MORE: Miami man gets prosthetic leg in WilmingtonSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 12:11pm.READ MORE: A Miami man lost part of his leg to a rare form of cancer. He traveled nearly 800 miles to Wilmington to get prostheses and will leave our area with much more.
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