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Archive - Mar 26, 2007

Azalea Festival weeks away, but the main attraction is in full bloom

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The Azalea Festival starts April 11th. The stars of the show are already starting to bloom. This is causing concern that the Azaleas may not be their best for the big celebration. Full story...
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N.C. ranks 6th in tourism

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2006 was a good year for North Carolina tourism. From the beaches to the mountains the state is a hot travel destination. Full story...
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Fire breaks out at state port

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Port officials say a ship came in with some containers on board that had been damaged in a storm in the pacific. Full story...
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Bill could change school calendar

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Since 2004, North Carolina classrooms are required to be vacant between early June and late August. That's because the General Assembly passed a law dictating when school could begin and end. But the change has never sat well with many school administrators. Full story...
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"Black Widow" to appear in Brunswick County courtroom

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The woman known as the "Black Widow," Sandra Bridewell, will be back in the Brunswick County courthouse Tuesday. Monday NewsChannel three spoke with the woman who led authorities to Bridewell. Full story...
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Wilmington woman accuses Menu Foods of killing her cat

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A Wilmington woman plans to join others in a class action lawsuit against Menu Foods. She claims the pet food manufacturer killed her cat. Full story...
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Some hospital employees unhappy with parking situation

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We have been tipped off that some New Hanover Regional Medical Center employees do not like how the hospital is handling the parking situation. Hundreds of hospital employees are forced to park these days at a remote lot. New Hanover Regional Medical Center is building a new women's and children center. In the process they've lost room for parking and forced hundreds of employees to park off Carolina Beach Road. Full story...
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Camp Lejeune to start enforcing restrictions on state highway

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The Marine Corps says traffic on a state highway that runs through Camp Lejeune will be restricted beginning April 2. Full story...
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Panthers sign Ball, restructure Minter's contract

The Carolina Panthers added depth to their defensive line by signing reserve end Dave Ball, and they created salary cap space by restructuring safety Mike Minter's contract. Full story...

UNC mascot dies after accident near arena

A 21-year-old University of North Carolina student who served as a mascot for the men's basketball team has died. Full story...

UNC's Hansbrough named to second team AP-All America

North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough has been named to The Associated Press All-America second team. Full story...

Fayetteville police officer shot

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Authorities in Fayetteville say a police officer was shot and wounded this morning, but his injury appears to be non-life threatening. Full story...
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Front Street conversion nearing completion

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In three weeks a busy downtown Wilmington street will soon become two lanes. City leaders say that the two-lane conversion is almost complete, but there are still people not happy with the project. Full story...
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National Poetry Month at Leland Library

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National Poetry Month at Leland Library will involve a Poetry contest for children ages 5-18. Contest begins April 1st, and entries must be made by April 30th at 6:00pm. Full story...
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Georgetown 96, North Carolina 84, OT

Georgetown overcame an 11-point deficit in the second half, then ripped off 14 straight points in overtime to stun top-seeded North Carolina 96-84 in the East Regional final. Full story...