Monthly Archives: August 2009

New-Home Sales Surge in July; Inventories Fall to 16-Year Low

AP Sales of newly built U.S. single-family homes rose for a fourth straight month in July to set their fastest pace since last September, while the inventory of unsold homes fell to the lowest level in 16 years, a government … Continue reading

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Legion Stadium opens up Pooch Plunge

As the dog days of summer continue, man’s best friend gets the chance to cool off this week. The swimming pool at Wilmington’s Legion Stadium is going to the dogs. Every day this week the city is holding a Pooch … Continue reading

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This Week’s Moorings Column From Michael Lopez

Hello and welcome to this week’s Moorings Column, your source for all things in the mortgage and housing industry.  To refinance or not to refinance, that is our question for this week.  Well to start off with let’s look at … Continue reading

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Fundraising efforts by NHRMC kicked off with Edwin McCain

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at New Hanover Regional Medical Center is getting support from an internationally known rock star. Edwin McCain stopped by the Betty H. Cameron Women’s and Children’s Hospital Saturday. He signed autographs and performed a private … Continue reading

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Miss USA, Kristen Dalton finishes in Top 10, Miss Venezuela wins Miss Universe

She gave it her best, but Miss USA’s Kristen Dalton did not bring home the crown in the 2009 Miss Universe pageant, but the Wilmington native did make the top ten. The pageant took place Sunday night in the Bahamas. … Continue reading

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