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Fake Cancer Cure Scams Last Updated: 6:18 AM 08/26/08 - The FDA is warning not to believe claims from several companies that say their products will cure or prevent cancer. (Full Story)

Fake Fannie and Freddie Lotteries Last Updated: 3:28 PM 08/25/08 - The Better Business Bureau says this scam exhibits one major red flag. (Full Story)

Survey Scam Last Updated: 8:20 AM 08/21/08 - A viewer was savvy enough not to fall for a survey scam and kind enough to share the information with you. (Full Story)

Energy Savings Scam Last Updated: 8:37 AM 08/14/08 - Want to save money on your energy bills? (Full Story)

How To Stop Junk Mail Last Updated: 10:18 AM 08/05/08 - It will take you a few phone calls or a few online forms, but you could rid yourself of junk mail. (Full Story)

Voter Registration Scam Last Updated: 7:53 AM 08/05/08 - Don't let your interest in voting this November allow you to fall for this scam. (Full Story)

*72 Scam Last Updated: 8:29 AM 08/04/08 - It seems like an easy way to be a good Samaritan, but it's an easy way for a scam artist to take over your phone line. (Full Story)

Fake Utility Workers In Raleigh Last Updated: 8:22 AM 07/24/08 - The Raleigh Police Department says two senior citizens were stolen from when they apparently distracted by fake utility workers. (Full Story)

Sweepstakes Scams Last Updated: 7:29 AM 07/22/08 - The Better Business Bureau says if you get award letters and checks from one of these three companies, they're trying to scam you. (Full Story)

BBB Warns Against Gas-Saving Gadgets and Additives Last Updated: 8:44 AM 07/15/08 - High gas prices may allow your better judgment to go out the window on these. (Full Story)

New Caution About Identity Theft Last Updated: 7:56 AM 07/14/08 - The IRS is warning about a rash of identity theft scams. (Full Story)

Government Sweepstakes Scam Last Updated: 9:00 AM 06/30/08 - Some scam artists are boldly using the name of the Federal Trade Commission to try to convince you, you've hit it big. Technology is helping them trick people. (Full Story)

Area Code Scam Last Updated: 7:07 AM 06/24/08 - The Better Business Bureau says watch out for what you dial. (Full Story)

South Carolina's "3 Hebrew Boys" Indicted For Scamming Over 80 Million Last Updated: 8:46 PM 06/22/08 - The three men, claiming to have been rescued from financial ruin by divine intervention, went to homes and churches across North and South Carolina spreading tales of financial rescue. (Full Story)

Protecting Seniors From Scams Last Updated: 8:32 PM 06/17/08 - It's something we all need to be vigilant about, people who want to scam us. (Full Story)

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Monday, August 25, 2008 Who: Trameeca Sanders, Play Director. Sandra Jordan, Another Chance Ministry What: Play Auditions When: Saturday, August 30 Where: Baymont Inn in Greenville Phone: (252) 320-0449 Details: Grace and Mercy Productions in Greenville is auditioning for their upcoming play. They will be putting on "Another Chance." Another Chance Ministry is sponsoring the play. Who: John Harer, TOPPS Soccer. Deirtra Crandol, Greenville Recreation and Parks What: Sports for Kids with Disabilities Phone: (252) 353-5167 Web: http://www.greenvillenc.gov/departments/rec_parks_dept/default.aspx?id=77 Details: TOPPS first game is September 6. Registration is going on right now. Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Who: Jeff Charles, Voice of the Pirates What: Morning Drive with Jeff Charles When: Weekdays, 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. Where: Pirate Radio 1250 & 930 AM Web: www.pirateradio1250.com Details: "The Morning Drive" will be a fast paced and live morning show with updates on local news, sports, weather, traffic, plus a variety of daily features. Who: Scott Parker, Church Member. Dean Harrell, Associate Pastor. Jason Manning, Church Member. What: Down East Youth Fest When: Tuesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 10, 6 p.m. Where: Martin County Auditorium, Williamston Phone: (252) 792-2865 Web: www.membap.org Details: This event will feature performances by Building 429, Clayton King and the Matt Blair Band. Williamston Memorial Baptist Church is hosting the event. Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Who: Volunteer, Humane Society of Eastern Carolina What: Pet of the Week Phone: (252) 413-7247 Web: www.hsecarolina.org Thursday, August 28, 2008 Who: Mark Wharton, Pirate Club Executive Director What: Dierks Bentley Concert When: Thursday, September 4 Where: Minges Coliseum, ECU Phone: (800) DIAL-ECU Web: www.ecupirates.com Details: The concert is being put on by the ECU Pirate Club, and all benefits go to the Pirate Club for the scholarship fund. Friday, August 29, 2008 Who: Bobbie Parsons, Saving Graces for Felines What: Cat Adoptions at PetsMart When: Monday - Friday 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Where: PetsMart in Greenville Phone: (252) 355-3404 Web: www.savinggraces4felines.com Who: Kasey Shue, American Red Cross What: WITN Blood Drive When: Friday, August 29, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: WITN Greenville Studio Phone: 1 (800) GIVE-LIFE Web: www.weneedblood.org

Sunrise Talent Bios Heather King WITN News at Sunrise heather.king@witntv.com Heather King always knew she wanted to be a journalist and tell stories, but she didn't figure out the TV part of it until high school. Heather says, "don't laugh, but a few years on the Glenbard West speech team made the difference." So, she left the Chicago suburb where she grew up for the heart of the Midwest and headed to the University of Missouri. Heather worked as a reporter and anchor at KOMU-TV, the NBC affiliate in Columbia, Missouri. The minute she felt the buzz and energy of an actual newsroom, she knew she picked the right career. Heather's reporting has been recognized by the Radio and Television News Directors Association, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Society of Environmental Journalists. Heather is the anchor and executive producer of WITN News at Sunrise and also reports. She's been fascinated by morning news since an internship with a Chicago television station. Heather will admit she hasn't always been a morning person, but she says it's easy to wake up well before the sun when you love your job!  Heather and her husband Chris live in Greenville with their dog, Dixie. Jim Howard WITN-7 Meteorologist jim.howard@witntv.com "There's gonna be weather, whether or not." These were the words Jim Howard's grandfather would tell him every time Jim would start talking about approaching snow. Growing up in Poughkeepsie, New York allowed Jim many opportunities to bug his family about the snow. Now, living in North Carolina allows him to bug them about hurricanes as well! Jim's road to Eastern Carolina went from a childhood in upstate New York to his adolescence in South Florida. Looking out the airplane window his first time flying into West Palm Beach, Jim turned to his mom and said "look, there's snow on the ground!" Jim says she gave him a funny smile. The smile turned into a laugh when they stepped off the plane and Jim realized that the "snow" was sand, and the air felt like a furnace! This is just one of many experiences that fueled Jim's desire to learn more about the earth's atmosphere. Jim's passion for weather took him to Florida State University, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology. Within a week, he secured his first job, as the morning meteorologist for a Panama City, Florida television station. Although he was very excited about his first job, he quickly discovered one big problem. He would have to readjust his alarm clock from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Strong coffee and cold showers became a regular part of his morning! Jim says he was a fully transformed "morning person" when offered the opportunity to work as the meteorologist on WITN News at Sunrise in 2001. With family in both New York and Florida, Eastern Carolina has proved to be the perfect location for Jim. He says being a part of WITN News at Sunrise has wildly exceeded his expectations. The people of Eastern Carolina are as kind and generous as any he's every met, and the variety of weather keeps him on his toes! From snow to hurricanes, to severe thunderstorms to tornadoes, Jim says there's one thing that can be definitely said about our climate: "There's gonna be weather, whether or not!"

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