NC Highway Patrol overhauling canine program
The North Carolina Highway Patrol has dissolved its canine program but plans to rebuild after several incidents raised concerns about the dogs’ well being.
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Perdue meets with Greenville area leaders about economic development
Governor-elect Bev Perdue continued her economic roundtable discussions Monday, this time with Greenville area leaders about rural economic development.
Corning plans layoffs at Wilmington facility
Corning has confirmed it will lay off workers at its Wilmington facility next month.
Discussion Tuesday night on whale strandings
A presentation at the Cape Fear Museum Tuesday night will discuss protecting the state’s whale population.
Malpass Corner make up days approved
The upcoming holiday break will be cut short for Malpass Corner Elementary School students. They have nine days to make up after a fire closed the school last week.
Blue Cross / Blue Shield to offer free generic drugs
Around a million people in North Carolina who are fully covered by Blue Cross / Blue Shield, may qualify to get generic drugs at no additional out-of-pocket cost for the at least the next six months.
Spending on Cyber Monday up, but will it last?
According to a survey conducted by marketing firm Bigresearch, consumers spent an average of $373 in stores and online over the Thanksgiving weekend. That’s up seven percent from last year, and an estimated $41 billion in total spending.
Malpass students out until next Monday
Denise Malpass shares more than a name with the school; her son is a first grader at the closed facility. She says the school closing has been terrible timing. “You got to get a baby sitter for the kids, it’s an extra kid and it’s right around the holidays.”
Many facing struggles to find part-time seasonal jobs
If you are thinking about buying something with a little extra glitter as a present this year, chances are you are also looking for a few more hours at work. But as News Channel 3 found out, many people are happy to get any hours at all.
Business booming at local pawn shops
While some businesses are struggling, area pawn shops are booming. Many are pawning their items for the cash to spend, while others are looking to spend to snatch up the deals.
Festivals of Trees in Whiteville
The Festival features beautifully decorated trees, dessert café, wreaths, and baked goods. Children’s crafts and Santa Claus be available on the weekend, with entertainment on Saturday.
Brunswick County sherriffs credit community in drug bust
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department credits the community for helping get $26,000 dollars worth of cocaine and marijuana off the streets.
Monkey Junction to possibly join city
Monkey Junction could soon be one step closer to being part of the city of Wilmington.
City council members vote Tuesday night on a resolution of intent, which is the first part of a possible annexation.
Suspended girder latest hurdle at new Oak Island bridge
WWAYTV3 learned new details Monday on last week’s deadly construction accident on the New Oak Island Bridge.
Big prices come in small packages
Presents in small packages could cost you a bit more money this year.
The price of gold rose nearly twenty dollars an ounce to almost $800 Monday. Gold prices had hovered around $450 for decades.
SC town to vote on bird feeding ban
Surfside Beach officials say ducks, geese and other birds are turning the town’s lakes into their own personal toilets and are jeopardizing water quality.
Blue Cross revives free generic drug program in NC
North Carolina’s largest health insurance company is providing free generic prescription drugs to about 1 million members.
Winston-Salem prep basketball player dies
The Winston-Salem high school basketball player who collapsed during a junior varsity game has died.
Fight to raise money for brain injury research
Fort Bragg is hosting a charity mixed martial arts bout to raise money for traumatic brain injury research.