Free Wilmington Travel Guide!Lawmaker introduces bill that would reinstate deductions for seniors’ medical expenses
Tuesday, May 27th, 2014The bill would allow seniors age 65 and older to claim up to $20,000 against their adjusted gross income
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Archive for May, 2014
Teen charged with attempted murder of girlfriend
Tuesday, May 27th, 2014WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington teen has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly beating his girlfriend Friday night.
Michael Hutton, 18, was taken from a courtroom this afternoon in handcuffs and sent to jail under $1 million bond. He was originally charged with felony assault. His charges now include attempted first degree murder and attempted kidnapping.
Hutton is accused of beating Hannah Connaway, 17, Friday night. She reportedly needed brain surgery after the attack on Northwoods Drive. Prosecutors say she is still in critical condition at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Court records show Hutton also has a pending charge of assault on a female with a court date set for next month. He is also due in court in July on a 2013 marijuana possession charge.
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National Hurricane Center shows off new forecasting tools
Tuesday, May 27th, 2014The hurricane center also made changes to the maps used to track tropical storm development
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75 yr. old man dies of injuries from traffic accident
Tuesday, May 27th, 2014A 75-year-old man died Friday night after being in a car accident on Persimmon road, near Carolina Shores in Brunswick County.
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Ride-booking company Uber is testing the waters in Wilmington
Tuesday, May 27th, 2014Uber already serves Raleigh and Charlotte
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