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Highway patrol to crack down on seat belts

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State troopers will be watching drivers who aren't wearing seat belts for the next two weeks. The Highway Patrol is conducting Operation Buckle-Up 2007 starting today. The statewide enforcement drive ends September 23rd. Full story...
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Leland accident hospitalizes four

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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...
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Do you know your driver's handbook?

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videoDriving 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...
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City Council votes on speed limit change, drainage

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Wilmington City Council made some important decisions Tuesday night. Council members voted to reduce the speed limit in certain areas of town from 35 to 25 miles per hour. Full story...
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Labor Day weekend means heavy traffic, crowded beaches

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videoThe Labor Day weekend is underway. That means heavy traffic around here as people head to the beaches for the long weekend. According to AAA the roads should be a little less crowded this year, because more people are expected to fly. About one-third of all travelers in North Carolina are expected to make a trip to the beaches this weekend. Full story...
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State road building on hold for holiday

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Road building projects in North Carolina will be on hold over the Labor Day weekend to make driving safer and keep traffic flowing. Full story...
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Edwards: Americans should sacrifice their SUVs

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Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards told a labor group he would ask Americans to make a big sacrifice: their sport utility vehicles. Full story...
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Local man bikes cross-country

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Twenty-four-year-old Brian Foster decided to ride his bike from Astoria, Oregon to Wrightsville Beach. He had a tent and sleeping mat with him and stopped at camp grounds to sleep. Full story...
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Possible progress in two New Hanover County road projects

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There may be some progress in two New Hanover County road projects. Construction on Military Cutoff was supposed to be completed back in May. But changes and additions to the project caused delays. Full story...
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More students on road as UNCW resumes classes

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Classes start Wednesday at UNC-Wilmington, and that means you can expect many more cars on the road. Full story...
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Interstate 95 closed by head-on tractor-trailer crash, 2 killed

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Two drivers were killed this morning when their tractor-trailers crashed head-on on Interstate 95 near Lumberton. Full story...
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State planning railway improvements for southeastern NC

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videoThe state is making progress in plans to bring an improved railway system to southeastern North Carolina. Seven million dollars from the state budget could be used to eventually bring freight and passenger train services to our area. Supporters say it would reduce highway congestion between cities like Raleigh and Wilmington. Full story...
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Transportation Department sues over alleged embezzlement at license office

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North Carolina's Transportation Department has sued the Oak Island Mayor and a former employee at his license plate office as it tries to recover funds the employee is charged with embezzling. Full story...
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Wave Transit reconfigures hoping to boost low ridership

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The Wave Transit system is reconfiguring some of its routes adding stops along its Brunswick and Columbus County lines. Managers are hoping the move will boost some woeful ridership numbers. Full story...
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Governor signs three ethics bills

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Governor Mike Easley signed into law today several ethics bills that open state Ethics Commission hearings and regulate legal defense funds for public officials. Full story...
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