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Archive - Mar 2, 2007

New Hanover Co. issues boil water notice

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New Hanover County says electrical problems after this morning's storms knocked out water pressure for about 45 minutes in the Monterey Heights water system. Residents in the following areas are advised to boil water for about one to two minutes before drinking it for the time being. Full story...
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Autism numbers on the rise, one local parent copes with the diagnosis

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When parents find out their child is autistic, they may wonder how to cope. Judy Clark's son Dylan may not like loud noise, but he loves the water. Clark has two severely autistic sons, one, 15-year-old Dylan, who swam today and 16-year-old Remly. Full story...
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False media report cause of parents', school officials' confusion

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It's a great feeling when you're a kid. Mom says, "Go ahead. Stay in bed. Pull the covers up and snooze a little more. School's starting late today." But for hundreds of New Hanover County kids this morning, a wake up call came soon after. Full story...
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Movie about jazz legend coming to Port City

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A new movie is coming to the Port City. Shooting for the film about New Orleans jazz legend Buddy Bolden starts March 21 in Wilmington. Full story...
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Tourists flock to North Carolina

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As spring approaches, tourists will soon be flocking to our area. And that could be one of the main reasons North Carolina was recently ranked among the top five states for wine and culinary tourism. Full story...
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Local schools experience false delay

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High winds caused several delays for area schools. New Hanover County schools were not among them. But a local media outlet reported New Hanover County was operating on a two-hour delay, causing some problems for parents and school officials. Full story...
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Officials: gun stayed in fifth-grader's bag

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New developments in the case of a fifth-grader who brought a gun to a Wilmington school Thursday. Full story...
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Strong weather system brings waves, few surfers

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The strong weather system that blew through our area made for some rough surf this morning. While the waves were high, surfer turnout was low. Wrightsville Beach today saw 40-50 mile an hour winds. And while the waves look big enough to ride, they kept some surfers at bay. Full story...
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McIntyre visits Kure Beach re-nourishment project

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Congressman Mike McIntyre visited Kure Beach Friday to check out how the re-nourishment project is coming along. Full story...
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Rep. Wright to keep house committee seat

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Rep. Thomas Wright will get to keep his seat on two state house committees for now. Full story...
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No. 24 N.C. State 76, Florida State 49

North Carolina State's late-season run in the Atlantic Coast Conference has led to a berth in the tournament semifinals. Full story...

Girl, 11, grabs wheel as mom faints, avoids crash

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Emily Lineberger missed her gymnastics class this week, but her heroics helped her and her mother avoid what might have been a tragic wreck. Full story...
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Hurricanes face Penguins as bid for playoffs continue

As Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes are expected to defend their title. But unless they improve their play down the stretch, they may not have the chance. Full story...

N.C. teams sent packing in Big South quarterfinals; UNCW plays

The two North Carolina teams in the Big South Conference were sent home in the second round last night. Full story...

Appalachian State, Davidson still alive in Southern Conference

Appalachian State is in the semifinals of the Southern Conference tournament for the third straight year. Full story...