Beginning
in January, crews will tear up and redo parts of Front Street to
beautify downtown, as well as improve water and sewer lines. Tuesday
night, Wilmington City Council unanimously passed a resolution awarding
the contract for the construction.
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Since
we began our Pet Pals segment more than two years ago, we have featured
nearly than a hundred cats and dogs. Wednesday, we are catching up with
a couple of them who have become "fur-ever friends."
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Seven
more people have died from the swine flu virus in the last week in
North Carolina. A Topsail High School student died from complications
of the disease earlier this month.
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Tuesday
night, the city honored a Wilmington police officer and several
citizens with commendations for saving an elderly couple from a sinking
car.
Back in August, the couple drove their Lincoln Town Car...
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Round Three, and the winner is in. Martha Currie is
officially a new member of Leland Town Council. In two recounts, Currie
won both times by one vote. Full story...
"As
good as new" doesn't quite cut it for animal rights activists. There
was confusion as to whether a gas chamber recently purchased by the
Brunswick County Animal shelter was "new." Turns out, it was
refurbished. Full story...
The
New Hanover High School football team has a new second round opponent
for their state playoff game. The Pine Forest Trojans will visit Legion
Stadium Friday, despite the fact the Trojans lost in the first round to
Terry Sanford High School.
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Southport
seniors have a lot to look forward to. This weekend is the grand
opening of a new senior center in town; something they say is very much
needed.
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Wilmington
City Council has some big plans for improving downtown, but some
business owners are worried they will not be around by the time the
work is finished.
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In
Tuesday's installment of Overcoming Odds and Obstacles, we meet a man
who willingly punishes himself on a regular basis. He does it... well,
because he can.
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The search is over for a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Brunswick County.
Investigators believe 20-year-old Jarrell Smith beat and robbed the manager of Coastal Cinema in Shallotte Sunday night.
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The
North Carolina Ports Authority CEO gave his State of the Ports Address
Tuesday.
Thanks to the arrival of two new shipping lines, Tom Eager said there
has been a 28 percent increase in container moves at the ports.
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Cape
Fear Community College Marine Technology students train for many
situations. Tuesday, they learned what to do if the unthinkable happens
at sea. Full story...
The UNC-Wilmington men's soccer team earned the CAA's automatic bid to
the NCAA tournament Sunday with a 1-0 win over Northeastern University.
Monday night, the team gathered at Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the
tournament selection show.
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While
many people show interest in adopting pets, some may not take into
consideration the cost of taking care of them. In today's Marino on
Money certified financial planner Ross Marino breaks down how costly
having a pet may be.
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