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Archive - Mar 2007

State lottery hits one-year mark

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A year later, about $300 million short. When state lawmakers approved the lottery, lottery officials predicted the games would generate $1.2 billion dollars for the state within the first fiscal year. Full story...
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Possible Beach Vegetation Line Changes

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The Coastal Resources Commission is considering easing the rules on how close to the ocean homes can be built. For people on Oak Island that change is not coming fast enough. Full story...
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Preparing for the Azalea Festival Triathlon

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Some 800 of the hardiest souls from around the country will be in action tomorrow, competing in the Azalea Festival Triathlon Full story...
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Hollywood East bringing money, jobs, award-winning projects

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The TV and movie industry is a multi billion dollar business and every city wants a slice of the pie. Last year alone $37 million were spent in Wilmington. That's why state officials have Wilmington on their radar. Elected leaders and film commission members normally meet in Raleigh, but Friday they were here. Full story...
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Topsail High School students build electric car

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Some of them aren't even old enough to drive. But that's not stopping a group of high school students from putting the petal to the metal, and then some. Full story...
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New cranes mean more business at port

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Four new cranes are almost up and running at the Port of Wilmington. And port officials are hoping to turn them into major moneymakers. Full story...
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Reports show Wright campaign didn't report receiving $119,000

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Political committees have reported more than 270 donations to Representative Thomas Wright's campaign that the campaign hasn't unreported. Full story...
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Charlotte's May done for season with knee pain

Charlotte Bobcats forward Sean May says he's done for the season because of ongoing pain in his right knee. Full story...

Hurricanes need five wins for shot at Stanley Cup playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes have just one five-game winning streak this season. To have a chance of defending their Stanley Cup championship, they'll have to match that run, then hope for some help. Full story...

More than 200 Marines returning from Iraq

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More than 200 Marines and sailors are coming home to Camp Lejeune tonight after a seven-month deployment to Iraq. Full story...
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Kitchen Cops 3/29/07

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In this week's Kitchen Cops report no low performers to tell you about. But several area restaurants did make the grade Full story...
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Anniversary marks N.C. lottery that's partially meeting its goals

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Now a year old, the North Carolina Education Lottery is meeting its goal of keeping residents from crossing the border to buy tickets. Full story...
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Getting in shape for summer

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Summer is coming. Gym memberships are hot right now, but are you doing the right things to reach your personal fitness goals? Full story...
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Hugo Neu opponents see major victory

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A major victory to report tonight for Hugo Neu landfill opponents. Two bills that would block the proposed Brunswick County landfill passed committees in Raleigh. Full story...
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State could approve same-day voting, registration

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Did you vote in the last election? If not, was it because you had forgotten to register? If state lawmakers have their way, you could soon be able to register and vote on the same day. It's a move designed to increase voter turnout. But a bill in the state house is already drawing criticism along party lines. Full story...
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