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Romney Stresses Support For Immigration Before Latino Crowd
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Last Updated: 3:10 AM 01/28/12 - At his first public appearance since aggressively defending himself as "pro-immigration" at last night's final Florida debate, Mitt Romney took to the podium again today to argue that he and the Republican party are firmly in favor of legal immigration. (Full Story) |
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Tight-Fisted Mortgage Lenders Pressure Home Sales
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Last Updated: 3:14 AM 01/28/12 - Home prices have fallen by a third since 2006, creating tremendous bargains for home buyers. (Full Story) |
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Former Teacher Charged With Sex Crime Against Student
Last Updated: 7:43 PM 01/27/12 - A former Pitt County teacher has been arrested and charged with taking indecent liberties with a student. (Full Story) |
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Marine Pleads Guilty In Indecent Exposure Case
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Last Updated: 11:31 PM 01/27/12 - A New River Marine pilot who was accused of exposing himself to women has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and conduct unbecoming an officer. (Full Story) |
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Bertie County Bank Robbed
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Last Updated: 7:48 PM 01/27/12 - The RBC bank in the Bertie County of Colerain was robbed at gunpoint just before 1 p.m. today. (Full Story) |
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Duke Energy Rate Hike Approved For Average $7 Monthly Bill Increase
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Last Updated: 8:36 PM 01/27/12 - The North Carolina Utilities Commission announced the 7.2 percent rate increase approval on Friday. The Charlotte-based utility said a typical bill for a residential customer will increase by about $7 per month. (Full Story) |
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2 Democrats Considering Lieutenant Governor Bid
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Last Updated: 4:34 PM 01/27/12 - The decision by Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton to run for North Carolina governor means some Democrats are considering a bid to become the party's nominee for the No. 2 job in the executive branch. (Full Story) |
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Walter Dalton: Running For Governor "Fairly Easy Decision"
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Last Updated: 8:18 PM 01/27/12 - Dalton says his decision to run for Governor was a no-brainer because he believes in North Carolina. (Full Story) |
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Lt. Gov. Dalton Supports Gov. Perdue's Sales Tax Plan
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Last Updated: 8:27 PM 01/27/12 - Dalton said in an interview Friday he's not thrilled with raising taxes but said Perdue's suggestion of a three-quarter-cent increase is one way to solve the problem. (Full Story) |
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50+ Mayors Support Gov. Perdue's Sales Tax Hike For Education
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Last Updated: 8:14 PM 01/27/12 - 53 mayors across the state support Perdue's push to restore the three-quarters of a cent sales tax the republican-controlled legislature recently eliminated. (Full Story) |
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State Rep. Bill Faison To Announce Run For NC Governor Saturday
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Last Updated: 11:31 PM 01/27/12 - A spokeswoman for Rep. Bill Faison said Friday he will make his announcement at the Greensboro hotel where North Carolina Democrats are holding their annual winter dinner that night. (Full Story) |
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A Sunny And Mild Saturday Across Eastern North Carolina
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Last Updated: 5:37 PM 01/27/12 - There will be plenty of sunshine along with mild afternoon temperatures on Saturday. (Full Story) |
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President Obama Warns Colleges, Universities: Stop Jacking Up Tuition
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Last Updated: 9:13 PM 01/27/12 - President Barack Obama fired a warning at the nation's colleges and universities on Friday, threatening to strip their federal aid if they "jack up tuition" every year and to give the money instead to schools showing restraint and value. (Full Story) |
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FIRST ON WITN: Director Of Greenville Public Works Resigns
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Last Updated: 7:47 PM 01/27/12 - A source confirmed for WITN that Wes Anderson has resigned as director of Greenville's Public Works department. (Full Story) |
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Man Finds Civil War Mortar On NC Beach
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Last Updated: 7:52 PM 01/27/12 - The beach showcased more than shells for a man along the North Carolina coast. The find was enough to call out a Marine Corps explosive ordnance team. (Full Story) |
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Bail Bondsman Charged With Stealing $90,000
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Last Updated: 1:22 PM 01/27/12 - A bail bondsman had to bail himself out of jail, after he was charged as an accessory in a robbery case in the east. (Full Story) |
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UPDATE: Symptoms "Consistent With Norovirus" At Several Pitt Co. Schools
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Last Updated: 7:52 PM 01/27/12 - The health department has confirmed a norovirus outbreak in at least one facility in the county and is now investigating reports of similar illness from other facilities, including several schools. (Full Story) |
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We remember the lives lost and the way our country changed on September 11, 2001 this Sunday. Where were you that day? - Fascinating Conversation With 104-Year-Old Henry Bryant
In my years of reporting there are many memorable stories and people, but perhaps none more fascinating than my interview with 104-year-old Henry Bryant from Columbia, Tyrrell County.
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It's one thing that we're hearing more curse words on prime time television; it's another thing when your kids hear it, too. - Funny How Toddler Minds Work
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I've learned that sometimes getting my daughter to do the right thing, I need to offer choices. - You Bribe Now, Kids Pay Later
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It has been another unseasonably warm week across eastern North Carolina. - Will The Cold Ever Hold Across Eastern North Carolina?
The roller coaster temperatures of winter 2012 will continue for another week. - A Winter Update For Eastern North Carolina
The weather pattern is changing and that could spell more typical winter weather over the next few weeks. - No Snow Expected For Christmas Day In Eastern North Carolina
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A new forecast by the Climate Prediction Center suggests mild winter conditions will continue into January and beyond.
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The Dallas Mavericks winning the NBA title would be the best thing for the league. - Tiger Has More Than Just Injured Knee, Achilles
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Webb Simpson lost to Bubba Watson in the final round of the Zurich Classic. It should never have gotten to that point. - Did The Return Of Irving Affect Duke's Chemistry?
A discussion about Kyrie Irving's return for Duke. Was it a good or bad idea to re-introduce him into the lineup so late in the season?
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NBC executives and affiliate stations have been bombarded by "cut & paste" e-mails urging us to cancel "The Playboy Club". The cut & paste crowd got their wish, not because of the e-mail barrage but because the ratings stunk. However, somebody isn't paying attention because we're still getting the e-mails. - The Honeymooners, Twilight Zone, Rawhide, Bonanza and Cannon On WITN 7.2, Live Doppler 7 On WITN 7.3
Have you had a chance to check out the Me-TV programming on WITN 7.2? We had the opportunity to load up our schedule with almost 100 hours per week of classic television. Plus we've added Live Doppler 7 to WITN 7.3. - Do You Like Political "Robocalls"?
Junk e-mail doesn’t bother me much but unsolicited phone calls do. I love political ads on television and radio but when they resort to “robocalls”, I’m not a happy camper. - Watching The Pirates In Wilmington And Other Football Notes
Mako's in Pender County appears to be the closest place to Wilmington that will be showing WITN's coverage of the ECU/Memphis game. - One Hundred Things To Do In (and around) Eastern North Carolina
It's back! Due to popular demand, here's the 2009 version of "One Hundred Things To Do In (and around) Eastern North Carolina.
- Super Bowl Tuneup
The NFL action is on WITN this weekend and next. Sunday night we travel to Hawaii for the NFL Pro Bowl. Look for ECU alum Vonta Leach to play for the AFC while the NFC selected Carolina's Cam Newton to step in for Eli Manning. He will be busy getting ready for next week, but more on that later! Here's your programming highlights for the coming weeks.... - Politics, More Politics And Football
The Republican Debate in Florida is now definitely a go on Monday night with Brian Williams moderating from Tampa. Then it's the State of the Union Address on Tuesday before we start the countdown to Super Bowl XLVI with the NFL Pro Bowl on Sunday night. Read on for all the upcoming program details....... - Here's Ricky!
Who will get skewered by Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes this year? Tune in Sunday night to find out! He better not say anything bad about Betty White because it's her birthday. She's 90 and we'll have a celebration on Monday night. Read on for all of the upcoming program highlights.... - Mondays Just Got Pretty Exciting!
NBC's new prime time season officially kicks off on Monday. Chuck will be back at 8pm and then we have two very interesting and exciting new shows for your viewing pleasure! - Let's Kick It Off!
It's September. The weather has turned cooler. I'm ready for some football, and I hope you are too! Saturday we have the home opener from Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium as the Appalachian State Mountaineers head into Greenville to take on the Pirates. Then next week, get a shack, grab a drink and get ready for Faith Hill to start the house rocking.... with the NFL on NBC! Here's all the details for the next few weeks....
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Some commentators have suggested that the Treasury create two $1 trillion coins, deposit them in its account in the Federal Reserve and write checks on the proceeds. - Get Ready For The 2011 CMN Telethon
WITN is gearing up for the 2011 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Broadcast to raise money for University Health Systems Children’s Hospital. This year’s broadcast hits the airwaves on Friday, June 3 at 8:00 p.m. - Keith Olbermann And The Dangers Of "Partisan Media"
Keith Olbermann's suspension for making political contributions to three Democratic candidates is just the latest example of the problems that come with the rise of partisan media. - The Dangers Of Activist-Driven Journalism
Bob Steele's concern is with any and all forms of ideology from the left or from the right and with any argument that attempts to justify activism.
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