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"And the Winner is..." BEST CATERER

WWAY News,

video The key to many important events is often the food, so it's typically best to leave the cooking to a professional, especially if it's a big event. If you want the craftiest crudité, the most appealing appetizers, the most magnificent main course and the most decadent desserts, who delivers in the clutch? We want to know who you think is the BEST CATERER in the Cape Fear. Here's how the votes are serving up so far (2 p.m. Thurs.):
Pine Valley Market - 45%
Coastal Catering - 34%
Turtle Island - 9%
VOTE NOW!

Catlin makes NC House run official

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New Hanover County Commissioner Rick Catlin officially announced today he will run for the NC House of Representatives next year. WWAY reported last month Catlin plans to run for the newly-formed District 20 seat.

Sheila Boles named to NCHSAA Hall of Fame

John Rendleman,

UNCW grad Sheila Boles was the first woman in North Carolina to coach a boys varsity basketball team. She won more than her fair share of games at Hoggard. As a result the pioneer coach is going to be inducted into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame.

Bird Islands a natural treasure off our coast

Asha Dave,

video Southeastern North Carolina is full of natural beauty and wildlife. Some of it happened by accident. The Bird Islands in the Lower Cape Fear River began as dredge drop-offs. Now thousands of birds from more than 10 species call the islands home.

Report: PPD for sale; Eshelman comments

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video According to a statement, following recent stock market developments, PPD's board of directors has asked management to review PPD's strategic plan and capital structure with a focus on unlocking value for shareholders.

Carolina shrimp numbers down after cold winter

Cliff Pyron,

videoA popular seafood item at many restaurants is either disappearing from menus or being replaced by catch that is not from the Carolinas. The reason is the number of native shrimp has significantly dwindled, and the weather is to blame.

Wilmington area unemployment down slightly

WWAY News,

The unemployment rate in the Wilmington area dropped slightly last month. The rate was 9.5 percent in April, which kept pace with the state rate. Both were down two-tenths of a point from March.

Technology changing tax filing

Asha Dave,

videoYou have until midnight Monday to get your taxes filed. There are lots of forms and lots of ways to file, and technology is changing the way many people do it.

COOKIN' WITH CAPE FEAR: Oysters Casino

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video Feel like gamblin' with some oysters? Now we're not talking about eating one that's been out of the water for a week or anything like that. We're talking oysters casino! Student chef Pat Green shows us how to whip some up this week as we're Cookin' with Cape Fear.

"Teen Mom 2" focuses on Oak Island family

Katie Harden,

videoTuesday night marked the season premier of MTV's newest spin off, "Teen Mom 2." The show focuses on four teenage mothers from across the county, all dealing with different struggles as they try to manage their teen agenda and a new baby. The four girls come from MTV's second season of "16 and Pregnant" - a documentary type show that follows teenage girls as they deal with pregnancy.

Wilmington gets non-stop flight to DC

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US Airways has announced a direct flight from Wilmington International Airport to Reagan National Airport serving Washington, D.C. - reports the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.

Amenities make life easier on board Gravely

Nadine Maeser,

video Imagine spending months away at sea. Away from your friends. Away from your family. That life is reality for men and women serving our country every day, but the naval destroyer Gravely is fully equipped to help sailors feel a little more at home.

Happy 235th birthday, USMC

Asha Dave,

Every day is somebody's birthday, but November 10th is a birthday to celebrate all over the world. The United States Marine Corps is 235.