Monthly Archives: January 2009

‘American Idol’ David Cook to play Azalea Festival

The N.C. Azalea Festival and “American Idol” are getting together again. Organizers announced Friday that the singer David Cook, who won the seventh season of hit TV show “American Idol” in 2008, would be one of two concert headliners for … Continue reading

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Aquarium on Wheels

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher unveiled the newest instrument for their outreach program Jan. 27. They have created an aquarium on wheels which allows people to touch and learn about sea stars, hermit crabs, and … Continue reading

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Here Now: Veterans group to bring Wall replica to Ogden Park

When I sat down with a group of veterans at the Disabled American Veterans’ local chapter, most of the men and women around the table there had served during the Vietnam era. The DAV is an organization whose members provide … Continue reading

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Current Mortgage Rates!

Here is a quick update on current mortgage rates.  All rates assume a 720+ credit score and are subject to change. On a $270,000 loan for a $300,000 home (90% Loan-To-Value) the current rate would be approximately 4.625% with 1% … Continue reading

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Companies that are hiring:

As many big companies are announcing mass layoffs, these 20 top employers have at least 350 openings each right now. Which Best Companies to Work For are doing the most recruiting and what kind of candidates are they looking for? … Continue reading

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Existing home sales post surprising gain!

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Sales of existing homes rose 6.5 percent from November to December, closing out the worst year for the U.S. real estate market in more than a decade, an … Continue reading

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Testimonial for Sarah Dobbin

Q: Is there anything that was important to you that we did not address? A: No, Sarah was so helpful, she made sure that we understood everything! Q: What suggestions do you have for improving the level of our service? … Continue reading

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Testimonial for Greg Frank

Q: Is there anything that was important to you that we did not address? A: No.  Everything was addressed property and efficiently, in fact your team (Dianna & Greg) even addressed anticipated issues and crossed every T. Q: What suggestions … Continue reading

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Testimonial for Georgianna Sluder

Q: Is there anything that was important to you that we did not address? A: No, Georgianna always had the answer ready!

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Testimonial for Cliff Hunt

Q: Would you recommend our team to a friend or relative? A: Definitely, Cliff is great to work with!

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