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Sheriff's department makes being healthy pay
Fri, 18 May 2012 20:37:36 -0700
New incentive program helps deputies stay in shape, win bonuses
Book reveals unsung hero's story on the Battleship NC
Wed, 16 May 2012 14:02:39 -0700
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- War stories are often traded on the decks of the USS North Carolina, but this tale is somewhat different than the rest. From passing gunpowder to saving the ship, an uncommon hero refused to give in to racial stereotypes and fought for our freedom while battling for eqaulity in World War II. "When he came to the 2009 reunion he was asked to tell his story because ...
Two more rabid raccoons confirmed in New Hanover
Tue, 08 May 2012 12:12:22 -0700
Two raccoons recently captured in New Hanover County, including one that ventured into a Wilmington
Saffo: Senate votes against annexation 'unfortunate, unfair'
Fri, 18 May 2012 14:13:16 -0700
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- After the state Senate voted to stop forced annexation, we wanted to hear from Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo about the city's plan. Today we finally tracked him down. "If this is the new law of the day for the State of North Carolina, we'll follow that law," Saffo said. "If they change the law next year, we'll follow that law. If they change the law next year, we'll follow ...
County commission candidate defends endorsement claims
Sat, 05 May 2012 14:33:11 -0700
Questions are being raised about endorsements New Hanover County school board member and county commission candidate Derrick Hickey claimed he received. Hickey calls the issue a "misunderstanding."
Hostess sends layoff warnings to local workers
Wed, 09 May 2012 11:40:32 -0700
Hostess Brands has sent layoff notices to workers in forty counties in North Carolina, including a handful each in New Hanover and Columbus counties.
Gay Marriage Banned in North Carolina
Wed, 09 May 2012 08:27:29 -0700
North Carolina voters approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday defining marriage solely as a union between a man and a woman, making it the 30th state to adopt such a ban.
New Hanover Co. has some of the lowest ozone levels in the state
Fri, 04 May 2012 13:09:36 -0700
WILMINGTON, NC (GREATER WILMINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL) -- New Hanover County residents can breathe a bit easier, with the recent announcement that the county’s ozone levels are some of the lowest in the state. That’s according to Tom Mather, spokesman for the North Carolina Division of Air Quality. New Hanover County’s ozone levels are currently 62 parts per billion, according to the equation set ...
New Hanover Co. split on marriage amendment; other local counties in favor
Wed, 09 May 2012 08:48:15 -0700
The North Carolina constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman passed with 61% of voters being in favor of the amendment.
NC State Senate moving forward plan to end Monkey Junction annexation again
Thu, 17 May 2012 09:03:48 -0700
An effort to end some involuntary annexation attempts across North Carolina moved forward Thursday in the North Carolina State Senate.