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ONLY ON 3: NC law doesn't address harassment claims against office holder

Submitted by Holden Kurwicki on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 5:24pm.READ MORE:

New Hanover County Commissioners say harassment claims and safety concerns by staff were a big reason they voted Brian Berger off the commission yesterday. But there are still questions about whether the process of amotion was the proper way to deal with those issues. Full story...

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ONLY ON 3: Memo from UNCW chancellor to Board of Trustees regarding sports demonstration

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 5:23pm.READ MORE:

Members of the Board: Tomorrow around noon we expect a group to assemble outside Trask Coliseum to make their voices heard about the IARC’s recommendations to eliminate 5 UNCW sports. Full story...

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Holley funeral set for Friday

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:03pm.READ MORE:

Legendary football high school football coach Jack Holley will be laid to rest this weekend, including a public memorial at Wallace-Rose Hill's football stadium. Full story...

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Local efforts aid Oklahoma tornado victims

Submitted by Jayne Dees on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 5:19pm.READ MORE:

Charities are working to provide relief efforts to people affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma. The charity asks for financial donations to help the disaster relief to provide food, shelter and emotional support. They say they are working to mobilize volunteer resources. Full story...

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Officer involved in two crashes releases medical info

Submitted by Brandon Taylor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 5:13pm.READ MORE:

A Wilmington Police officer is still on administrative leave after not one but two car accidents last week, including one while she was on duty. Investigators think they have an idea what led to the single-car crashes involving Ofc. Adrienne Dillon. Full story...

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FIRST ON 3: CFPUA chief offered job in Florida

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 4:40pm.READ MORE:

The only leader the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has ever have may be on the way out. CFPUA CEO Matt Jordan has completed negotiations to become the new GM for Tampa Bay Water in Florida, according to a news release from that utility. Full story...

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NPR science host Flatow visits WHQR

Submitted by Jayne Dees on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 4:17pm.READ MORE:

The host of the radio show "Science Friday" is in Wilmington to make appearances for WHQR. NPR science correspondent Ira Flatow has a weekly call-in radio program that connects listeners with scientists. Full story...

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Poll: Teens migrating from Facebook to Twitter

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 4:10pm.READ MORE:

Teens told researchers there were too many adults on Facebook and too much sharing of teenage angst and inane details like what a friend ate for dinner. Full story...

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Surf City town manager to retire next week

Submitted by Sarah Murphy on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:57pm.READ MORE:

Surf City Town Manager Michael Moore handed in his resignation letter today. Moore says he is retiring. Full story...

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Report: McCarthy fires extra off Wilmington shoot for mistreating child

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:54pm.READ MORE:

Academy Award nominee Melissa McCarthy fired an extra from the Wilmington set of her movie "Tammy" yesterday, reports entertainment news site TMZ. Full story...

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BUCKLEY'S BLOG: A tragedy repeated in Moore

Submitted by Tim Buckley on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 10:46am.

They say lightning never strikes twice. Sadly, "they" are wrong. Moore, OK is now home to two of the most devastating tornadoes ever recorded.

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Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 9:57am.READ MORE:

The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children. Full story...

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Brunswick commissioners approve pay raises for county employees

Submitted by StarNewsOnline.com on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 8:54am.READ MORE:

Brunswick County’s 900 employees will receive a long-awaited pay raise, as the board of commissioners on Monday approved an across-the-board raise for the next fiscal year. Every employee will receive a raise of at least 3 percent. Full story...

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Hardy named Brunswick County Manager

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 8:40am.READ MORE:

Brunswick County Commissioners named Ann Hardy to be the next county manager, according to a county leader familiar with the situation. Full story...

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Brian Berger voted out of New Hanover Co. Commission

Submitted by Sarah Murphy on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 11:16pm.READ MORE:

After two years of trials and tribulations, Brian Berger is no longer a New Hanover County Commissioner. That was the result of a 3-2 vote that some said was overdue, but it may have raised more questions than answers moving forward. Full story...

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