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Water system shutdown, boil water notice for Walnut Hills area

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 5:10pm.READ MORE:

Due to planned improvements, water service in a portion of the Walnut Hills area will be shut down Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Full story...

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Hotline to help North Carolinians facing foreclosure

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 4:58pm.READ MORE:

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Help for North Carolinians who are at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure is now just a telephone call away, Attorney General Roy Cooper and the Office of the Commissioner of Banks announced today. Full story...

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Local 7th-grader wants to become dentist

Submitted by Guest on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 11:04am.READ MORE:

A local middle school student already knows exactly what he wants to be when he grows up: a pediatric dentist. And at 13 years old, he is already helping kids improve their oral health. Full story...

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Wrightsville Beach motel to be demolished

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 10:54am.READ MORE:

What some call an eyesore at Wrightsville Beach will soon be gone. To many residents delight, demolition is scheduled to start today on a motel that's been in the town for decades. Full story...

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Chadbourn celebrates Black History Month

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 10:49am.READ MORE:

The community of Chadbourn began celebrating black history month this weekend. More than 50 people gathered to share what black history means to them on Saturday. Full story...

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Funeral held for murdered Marine

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 10:36am.READ MORE:

Funeral services were held in Ohio Saturday for a pregnant marine found dead in Onslow County. Hundreds turned out at a church near Dayton to pay their final respects to Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach. Full story...

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Community holds fundraiser for fire victims

Submitted by Guest on Sat, 02/02/2008 - 7:33pm.READ MORE:

A fundraiser for victims of a mobile home fire in Leland kicked off in Wilmington this afternoon. Full story...

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Former gang members speak out

Submitted by Guest on Sat, 02/02/2008 - 7:19pm.READ MORE:

Former gangsters attend community gang forum, share their first-hand experiences and the harsh reality of gang life. Full story...

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ILM sees record numbers, looks to future

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/01/2008 - 6:54pm.READ MORE:

ILM saw its largest number of travelers in 2007, with numbers reaching the 800,000 passenger mark. Full story...

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WPD worried about heroin problem

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/01/2008 - 6:35pm.READ MORE:

Wilmington police are worried about a dramatic spike in fatal heroin overdoses. There have been three in the city the last two months. The parents of a woman who died of a heroin overdose say the drug problem here has been in crisis mode for years. Full story...

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Marines load thousands of vehicles at port

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/01/2008 - 6:24pm.READ MORE:

It was a busy military morning at the port of Wilmington. Full story...

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Red fundraiser raises money to fight heart disease

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/01/2008 - 6:23pm.READ MORE:

More than 300 women and men wore red for New Hanover Regional's third annual Red Dress Luncheon and Fashion Show. Full story...

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Artist collects gloves for art project

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/01/2008 - 6:20pm.READ MORE:

When things come in pairs, usually one is useless without the other.A local artist says that's not the case for lost gloves. Full story...

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Documents released regarding Hewett subpoena

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/01/2008 - 1:14pm.READ MORE:

Back in November NewsChannel 3 got a tip that Brunswick County Sheriff Ron Hewett ordered inmates to do yardwork in preparation for his son's wedding. Full story...

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