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Archive - Feb 9, 2007

Former Duke DA "looking forward" to ethics trial

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Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong says he's looking forward to telling his side of the story at his ethics trial. Full story...
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N.C. regulator to audit mental health treatment

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The state will audit companies that provide basic assistance to mental health and substance-abuse patients. That's because regulators believe these patients should instead receive more intensive treatment. Full story...
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Hospital gets machine to help save brains after cardiac arrest

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A local hospital is the first in the state to own a machine that could save your brain after cardiac arrest. The machine is called the Arctic Sun. Full story...
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Mayor planning cross-city trail

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Need to get in shape for the summer? Mayor Bill Saffo has a plan for a healthier Wilmington. The new cross-city trail will run from 17th Street to Wrightsville Beach. Full story...
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N.C. students doing better on AP exams

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Advanced placement students across the country are performing better on AP exams. Those are tests used to predict how well a student may do in college and some times, they count for college credit. Full story...
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DSS: Infant's death was preventable

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Warsaw Police continue their search for the parents of a baby found dead behind an empty house earlier this week. In New Hanover County the Department of Social Services says the boy's death was preventable. Full story...
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Outdated traffic light system frustrates drivers

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Wilmington's traffic light technology is at a crossroads. The system is more than 20 years old and is creating headaches for drivers. But improvements should be on the way. Full story...
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Laney student convicted of bringing gun to school

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A New Hanover County jury has convicted a former Laney High School student of bringing a gun to school. Full story...
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Mistake made in felony child abuse case

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A mistake was made in the trial of a man found guilty of shaking his three-month-old son, causing serious injuries. Thursday we told you a jury found 31-year-old Eric Oakman guilty of one count of felony child abuse, but Oakman was on trial for two counts of felony child abuse. The judge presiding over the case says he made a mistake and didn't submit the second count to the jury. Full story...
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Raleigh's police chief resigns

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Raleigh's police chief is stepping down from her post. Full story...
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Bank of America agrees to cooperate with investigation, settles with IRS

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Bank of America says it's entered a what it calls a "leniency agreement" with the Justice Department related to an investigation into the municipal derivatives industry. Full story...
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Former teacher sentenced for sexual contact with student

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A former private school teacher has pleaded guilty to two counts of having sexual contact with a student and was sentenced to 30 months probation. Full story...
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Jury convicts father for injuries caused to 3-month-old

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A Wilmington man faces up to 10 years in prison for felony child abuse after shaking his infant son severely enough to cause brain damage and a broken wrist. Full story...
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For a broadcast meteorologist, delivering an accurate forecast is only half of the battle. You must also understand how the forecast will impact your viewers.

THE MODERN METEOROLOGIST

Each year, I have the privilege of speaking to hundreds of local students about weather. We cover a wide range of topics, from severe storms to long-term climate change.