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Columbus County Woman Turns 103
A Columbus County woman will turn 103 on Wednesday. Without a doubt, she's one of the oldest, if not "the" oldest resident of Columbus County.
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Wilmington woman turns 101 years old
A born and raised Wilmington woman turns 101 Friday. Isabelle McGowan was a first grade teacher for 35 years. She can remember when the schools were segregated and when there were hardly any cars on...
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Familiar Wilmington face celebrates 95th birthday
Dr. Sam Warshauer has been practicing medicine here in Wilmington since the forties. He served in World War II and returned to Wilmington in 1947. That is when he joined the Rotary Club, and has been...
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A Bladen County family celebrates a 108th birthday
All eyes were on Ms. Florence McCoy Monday. She celebrated her 108th birthday. "I enjoyed it, it was wonderful. I just thank the Lord for it," said Florence. Known as Aunt Florence around town, Ms....
View ArticleLeap Day babies celebrate their special day
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It only comes around once every four years, and this year is one of the lucky ones. It’s Leap Year. Those born on Leap Day had a one-in-1,461 chance of being born on February...
View ArticleBirthday party at Downtown Sundown
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — At Friday night’s Downtown Sundown concert everyone had a great time but one little girl had the time of her life. Braxton Swisher turned seven and the future rocker had just...
View ArticleCoast Guard celebrates 223rd birthday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It’s the Coast Guard’s birthday, and one Wilmington woman has a special way of celebrating. The coast guard turned 223 today. Sue Hammonds says she has been following the coast...
View ArticleWoman celebrates a milestone birthday
ROCKY POINT, NC (WWAY) — Not many citizens can say they have lived through the Great Depression, the Civil Rights Movement, and even the inauguration of the first black president. This weekend, family...
View ArticleLocal beach celebrates milestone birthday
TOPSAIL BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Topsail Beach celebrated its 50th birthday this weekend with good music, plenty of food, and lots of dancing. It’s a milestone birthday Mayor Howard Braxton says wouldn’t be...
View ArticleQuintuplets Celebrate 1st Birthday
BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Five little ones celebrated a very special birthday this weekend at West View United Methodist Church in Burgaw. Lorna, Layton, Carleigh, Rucker, and Eason Matthews all turned one...
View ArticleCELEBRATE: Looking back at 275 years in the Port City
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington is celebrating its 275th anniversary. The Port City has gone through quite a bit over that time. It was first incorporated in 1739 as a township. Then officially...
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7,000 strangers wish vet happy 100th birthday
KOKOMO, IN (WTHR) — The goal was the best birthday ever: help a Kokomo veteran celebrate his 100th year. The result was nothing short of spectacular. A simple request from a friend led to thousands of...
View ArticleRoyals celebrate Prince George’s 2nd birthday
LONDON (AP) — Prince George is celebrating his second birthday today. Britain’s royal couple, Prince William and Kate, plans to spend the day privately at Anmer Hall, their country home on Queen...
View ArticleYoung girl battling cancer gets magical Birthday ball
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (KOIN) — This was Lila May’s day. After the story of the “spunky” girl battling Stage 4 neuroblastoma became known, people from all over the country offered their help to Lila May’s...
View ArticleFit for Fun celebrates 16th birthday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington’s Fit for Fun Center blew out candles Friday and celebrated its 16th birthday. The center began more than a decade ago for kids 5 and under to have a fun and safe...
View ArticleWilmington Police surprise ‘Grandma’ with birthday party
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Lucille Williams also known as Grandma received the surprise of a lifetime for her 91st birthday today. Williams lives in the Hillcrest community and has captured the hearts of...
View ArticleRoyals celebrate Prince George’s 2nd birthday
LONDON (AP) — Prince George is celebrating his second birthday today. Britain’s royal couple, Prince William and Kate, plans to spend the day privately at Anmer Hall, their country home on Queen...
View ArticleYoung girl battling cancer gets magical Birthday ball
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (KOIN) — This was Lila May’s day. After the story of the “spunky” girl battling Stage 4 neuroblastoma became known, people from all over the country offered their help to Lila May’s...
View ArticleFit for Fun celebrates 16th birthday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington’s Fit for Fun Center blew out candles Friday and celebrated its 16th birthday. The center began more than a decade ago for kids 5 and under to have a fun and safe...
View ArticleWilmington Police surprise ‘Grandma’ with birthday party
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Lucille Williams also known as Grandma received the surprise of a lifetime for her 91st birthday today. Williams lives in the Hillcrest community and has captured the hearts of...
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