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Archive - Apr 18, 2007

Wilmington woman battles disease doctors know little about

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A Wilmington woman is fighting for her life, battling a potentially fatal disease that not many doctors know how to treat. Instead of giving up hope, Stacey Laurence is working to raise awareness and possibly find a cure. Full story...
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The Gift of Life

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Today nearly 3,000 Carolinians are waiting for organ transplants and this year alone, several hundred of them will die before they get one. We have been following the story of one local man whose wait is finally over. Full story...
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State criticizes City for slow sewer repairs

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Speed up sewer repairs or face fines. That's the message the state division of water quality is sending to the city of Wilmington. Full story...
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Student shoots self after threatening students at high school

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Schools in Huntersville were put on lock-down today after a student pointed a handgun at two students in a parking lot at North Mecklenburg High School. Full story...
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Prepare to pay if you lose your dog

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If you live in Brunswick County, it may cost you more than you think if you lose your pet. One resident says he paid hundreds of dollars to reclaim his dog. Full story...
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Supreme Court uphold partial birth abortion ban

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The Supreme Court's ruling on partial birth abortion could prove to be a legal landmark. Abortion rights advocates fear it may be a sign of things to come. Full story...
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Airline ticket prices not keeping up with inflation

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Buying an airline ticket today is a lot different than it was 25 years ago. With websites like Orbitz and Expedia and low-cost carriers like AirTran and Jet Blue competing for your business times have changed. Full story...
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Virginia Tech shooter no stranger to law enforcement

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There were more anxious moments today on the jittery Virginia Tech campus. University police say someone telephoned in a threat against the school's president. Full story...
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Early morning fire destroys office, blaze possibly intentional

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There is new information on an early morning fire that destroyed a Wilmington office complex. Fire officials say the blaze may have been intentional. Investigators say they have clues as to what started the fire, but because the investigation is ongoing, they can't comment on that right now. Full story...
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Lawmakers hear ideas on how to cut N.C.'s high dropout rate

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A panel of state lawmakers heard today from community groups and educators who hope to cut the number of North Carolina students who drop out of school before graduation. Full story...
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Officials announce review of campus security

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North Carolina;s top law enforcement officer joined education officials today in announcing a new and thorough review of campus security, two days after the Virginia Tech massacre. Full story...
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Topsail Island survives spring storm

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High winds and heavy rains that buffeted North Carolina on Sunday and Monday weren't as harmful to Topsail Island as officials had feared. Full story...
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Nags Head voters reject funding for beach nourishment

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Voters in Nags Head have said "no" to spending money on a beach nourishment project. Unofficial results from the Dare County Board of Elections say the measure was defeated by 154 votes. Full story...
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10-year-old driving pickup truck killed in crash

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The state Highway Patrol says a 10-year-old Yadkinville boy is dead after crashing the pickup he was driving early this morning. Full story...
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More than 150 killed in Baghdad

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Despite an ongoing, US-led security crackdown in Baghdad, four separate bombings in the capital today have claimed more than 150 lives. Full story...
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