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  1. Here Now: Economic crisis leaving less in Wilmington's pocketsRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | StarNewsOnline.com

    ... don't change.' Doom and gloom abounds. Tuesday, we learned that Georgia-Pacific is closing its plywood plant in Whiteville, idling 400 employees. Thursday brought news that the U.S. Marine boatyard at Navassa is shutting down, putting 270 people out ...

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    Related Topix: Wilmington Metro, Wilmington, NC, Navassa, NC, University of North Carolina Wilmington

  2. Turbulent week on Wall Street trickles down to WilmingtonRead the original story

    Yesterday | StarNewsOnline.com

    ... happen. In Columbus County, meanwhile, Georgia-Pacific Corp. said it is indefinitely idling operations at its Whiteville plant, which manufactures plywood and other wood products. That action - a direct result of the slumping housing market - will ...

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    Related Topix: Wilmington, NC, Wilmington Metro, Navassa, NC, Brunswick, NC, Columbus County, NC

  3. Cougars bulldoze Whiteville to reach 6-0Read the original story

    Yesterday | StarNewsOnline.com

    Published: Friday, October 10, 2008 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 10, 2008 at 11:16 p.m. Whiteville South Brunswick's offensive line worked like an interstate snow plow Friday night, piling up ...

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  4. South Brunswick 22, Whiteville 0Read the original story

    Yesterday | StarNewsOnline.com

    Published: Friday, October 10, 2008 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 10, 2008 at 10:38 p.m. Whiteville South Brunswick's offensive line worked like an interstate snow plow Friday night, piling up ...

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  5. Hundreds of local workers looking for new jobs

    Friday | WECT-TV Wilmington

    ... boats, hope I can do that, but if not I'll find something else." It's suddenly a familiar story in this area. In Whiteville, the Georgia Pacific plant is closing, with 400 people expected to lose their jobs. That means more than 700 people from two ...

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    Related Topix: Navassa, NC, Brunswick County, NC

  6. Boat maker Brunswick closing plantRead the original story

    Friday | WTVD

    ... he economy forced layoffs. Georgia-Pacific said it was cutting 400 jobs and suspending operations at its plant in Whiteville.

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    Related Topix: Brunswick, Boating, Navassa, NC

  7. Economic slump costs coast jobsRead the original story

    Friday | News 14 Charlotte

    ... says the dwindling housing market decreased the demand for plywood, which forced the company to close its Whiteville Added on to that total are the nearly 70 people who are out of work in Carteret County. Atlantic Veneer Corporation in Beaufort ...

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    Related Topix: New Hanover County, NC, Navassa, NC, Columbus County, NC

  8. Boat maker closing NC plant near WilmingtonRead the original story

    Friday | Myrtle Beach Online

    ... he economy forced layoffs. Georgia-Pacific said it was cutting 400 jobs and suspending operations at its plant in Whiteville. Information from: The Star-News, http://starnewsonline.com Showing:

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    Related Topix: Brunswick, Boating, Navassa, NC, Brunswick, NC

  9. County AD: Win or lose, stay classyRead the original story

    Thursday | StarNewsOnline.com

    ... Hanover, 7:30 p.m. Pender at North Brunswick, 7:30 p.m. Topsail at East Carteret, 7:30 p.m. South Brunswick at Whiteville, 7:30 p.m. James Kenan at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m. Wallace-Rose Hill at Hobbton, 7:30 p.m. Dixon at Pamlico, 7:30 p.m. North Duplin ...

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  10. U.S. Marine to shut down Navassa shop; 270 jobs lostRead the original story

    Thursday | StarNewsOnline.com

    ... North Carolina in a week. Georgia-Pacific last Thursday said it was suspending operations indefinitely at its Whiteville plant, resulting in the layoff of some 400 workers. The N.C. Commerce Department said earlier this week that it was sending its ...

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    Related Topix: Navassa, NC, Brunswick, Boating, Brunswick, NC

  11. Brunswick Boat Factory announces its closingRead the original story

    Thursday | WECT-TV Wilmington

    ... as many weeks. Last week, Georgia Pacific announced it is laying off more than 400 workers from its plants near Whiteville. Return to Homepage You must be logged in to rate this story. Login or register Close window Brunswick Boat Factory announces ...

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    Related Topix: Navassa, NC

  12. wall150.jpgRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 9 | WWAY

    ... READ MORE: It was an emotional day for families of fallen soldiers Thursday. The community gathered at the Whiteville National Guard Armory to see the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall. More than 58,000 names are listed on the black wall. Twenty of ...

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    Related Topix: Columbus County, NC

  13. Local News, Weather and Sports for Wilmington, NC and the Cape Fear RegionRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 9 | WWAY

    ... 2008 - 5:00pm. It was an emotional day for families of fallen soldiers Thursday. The community gathered at the Whiteville National Guard Armory to see the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall. More than 58,000 names are listed on the black wall. Twenty ...

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    Related Topix: Wilmington, NC, Columbus County, NC

  14. Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall stops in Whiteville

    Thursday Oct 9 | WECT-TV Wilmington

    Another memorial to America's fighting men and women is in Columbus County. The moving wall, a half size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, is in Whiteville.

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    Related Topix: US National Parks, US National Parks, Vietnam Veterans Memorial

  15. Gov. Easley orders help to Whiteville

    Wednesday Oct 8 | News 14 Charlotte

    ... Department of Commerce to assist employees laid off by Georgia Pacific. The company is laying off workers at its Whiteville wood facility due to poor market conditions. The rapid response team will help the workers with job searched, financial ...

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    Related Topix: Columbus County, NC

  16. Georgia-Pacific idles Whiteville plant, laying off 400 workersRead the original story

    Tuesday Oct 7 | StarNewsOnline.com

    Published: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 9:51 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 9:53 p.m. Georgia-Pacific Corp.'s layoff of nearly all employees at its Whiteville manufacturing plant will have an ...

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  17. Governor sends Rapid Response Team to Columbus Co.Read the original story

    Tuesday Oct 7 | WECT-TV Wilmington

    Below is a copy of a press release issued by Governor Mike Easley's office concerning the closing of Georgia Pacific in Whiteville.

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    Related Topix: Mike Easley, US Governors, Columbus County, NC

  18. It should come as no surprise.Read the original story

    Tuesday Oct 7 | StarNewsOnline.com

    ... ng someone else's fault...or something you just can't change....you COULD be grateful som jobs are coming to the Whiteville area. And you say in previous posts your a grandfather? How did your prodigeny survive with that kind of sarcastic attitude...

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    Related Topix: Jefferson, NC

  19. Georgia Pacific laying off employees

    Monday Oct 6 | WWAY-TV Wilmington

    ... right now at the unemployment office trying to find a job to support them." Monday Faulk and Messer went to the Whiteville job link office, in search of employment. Job link is a job training and placement agency, and is part of the Employment ...

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    Related Topix: Columbus County, NC

  20. Pick 6Read the original story

    Monday Oct 6 | WECT-TV Wilmington

    ... the story. WEEK 8 West Columbus at Red Springs Topsail at East Carteret Laney at New Hanover South Brunswick at Whiteville Pender at North Brunswick North Raleigh Christian at Harrells Christian Academy *Tiebreaker= total points of Laney/New Hanover ...

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