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Boseman Will Not Seek Senate Seat Wilmington, NC (2009-11-20) State Senator Julia Boseman says she will not seek re-election.
Ben David Declines Nomination Wilmington, NC (2009-11-20) Ben David, District Attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties, says he's running for re-election in 2010. So, he turned down the nomination by U.S. Senator Kay Hagan for U.S. Attorney of Eastern North Carolina.
Perdue Will Look Into Titan Permits Wilmington, NC (2009-11-19) Governor Bev Perdue says she will refer any allegations centered on the Titan Cement plant's permitting process to North Carolina's attorney general - if there is any legal reason to do so.
Wilmington Works to Get ADA Compliant Wilmington, NC (2009-11-18) The City of Wilmington says work has already begun on city buildings and parks as part of its settlement with the Justice Department.
Wilmington Worker Rebuilding Kabul Intl' Wilmington, NC (2009-11-17) An employee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Wilmington District is in Afghanistan renovating the country's only international airport.
Cucalorus: When Strangers Meet on the Phone Wilmington, NC (2009-11-13) Thousands of movie buffs are in Wilmington this week for the 15th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival.
Bev Perdue Touts Incentives Despite Dell's Departure Wilmington, NC (2009-11-12) Governor Bev Perdue signed an executive order today at EUE Screen Gems in Wilmington, reauthorizing the North Carolina Film Council. At the event, the governor insisted that incentive packages are good for North Carolina despite the recent closure of Dell Computers.
Bids In For Taking Over NH Co. Landfill Wilmington, NC (2009-11-13) The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners are plowing through hundreds of pages of bids from private companies vying to take over the county's landfill and waste-to-energy facility.
Ida Floods the State Wilmington, NC (2009-11-11) Forecasters with the National Weather Service say the rain's wrapping up a lot quicker than they thought.
Group Will Seek "I Believe" Plate Wilmington, NC (2009-11-11) A South Carolina religious group says it's changing its name in order to win approval from the state's Department of Motor Vehicles to create a license plate with the words "I Believe."
Pender Co. School Chair Refutes Racist Claims Wilmington, NC (2009-11-11) The Pender County chapter of the NAACP sent a letter to the Pender County Chairman of the Board of Education, Tom Roper, saying he was under investigation for being racially biased.
Subs Needed for Work at Camp Lejeune Wilmington, NC (2009-11-10) The North Carolina Military Business Center is hosting a meet and greet with sub-contractors in Wilmington Tuesday for millions of dollars in construction work.
McIntyre Votes Against Health Care Bill Wilmington, NC (2009-11-09) Congressman Mike McIntyre says he voted against the health care bill in the House because it was too expensive and did not adequately bring down health care costs.
City Council Defends Public Hearings for Schools Wilmington, NC (2009-11-09) The Wilmington City Council has shutdown a proposal to amend zoning codes for schools in residential areas. The amendment would have eliminated the public hearing requirement.
Cucalorus: 15 Years of Features and Shorts Wilmington, NC (2009-11-06) Hundreds if not thousands of film makers and movie buffs will converge onto Wilmington next week for the 15th annual Cucalorus Film Festival.
Cucalorus: Racial Rewind & The Wilmington Ten Wilmington, NC (2009-11-06) Hundreds of filmmakers and movie buffs will make their way to Wilmington next week for the 15th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival.
New Council Will Tackle Wilmington's Top Issues Wilmington, NC (2009-11-05) Changes are ahead for the Wilmington City Council now that voters have elected two new members.
Voters Keep Some, Oust Some Wilmington, NC (2009-11-03) Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo remains in place, while the Wilmington City Council sees two new faces.
Election Day: Municipal Seats Up for Grabs Wilmington, NC (2009-11-03) Residents across the region are heading to the polls today to cast their ballot on a slew of municipal races.
Bikers Targeted by Checkpoint Wilmington, NC (2009-11-02) Motorcycle activists say Holly Ridge police in Onslow County discriminated against bikers last month when they stopped traffic, but let cars slip through. The police only checked motorcyclists for violations.