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Archive - Jun 6, 2007

Brunswick County authorities search for BB gun shooters

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Brunswick County Deputies are still looking for suspects wanted for a rash of pellet gun shootings across the area. They've done considerable damage but they've also shot at people. Full story...
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Durham teen drowns in Falls Lake trying to retrieve cell phone

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Authorities say a 16-year-old from Durham drowned today in Falls Lake after jumping into the water to retrieve his cell phone. Full story...
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Wilmington gets new walking trail

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Folks in Wilmington now have another place to get in shape. Wednesday morning Mayor Bill Saffo helped open the new Wilmington Walks course at Holly Tree Elementary. Full story...
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US to spend $10 billion this Father's Day

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It's not always easy to figure out what to buy for your dad. Dear old dad can expect a little bit more this year in the way of gifts. Full story...
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New North Brunswick High School principal named

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Bob Grimes began his career as a teacher at North Brunswick High School. This week he was named its new principal. Full story...
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Brunswick County teachers to face random drug testing

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All 1,600 employees of the Brunswick County school system will soon face random drug testing. New faculty and staff will be tested prior to being hired. Full story...
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Pender County men may be next American Inventors

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A Burgaw man has the chance to win one million dollars for inventing a new children's game. He's debuting his creation on ABC's American Inventor. Full story...
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Brunswick County School Board wants to raise dropout age

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How old should a teenager be before he is allowed to drop out of school? Tuesday night the school board voted unanimously to support new legislation that would raise the dropout age. A bill in the general assembly would increase the dropout age from 16 to 18. Officials in Brunswick County hope it will keep kids in school. Full story...
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20 endangered sea turtles released

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Emaciated, sickly and near death -- that's how sea turtles arrive at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Hospital. They usually leave healthy and ready for a chance at a new life. Full story...
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Columbus County fighting identity theft

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It's a growing problem across the country affecting thousands each year: identity theft. Identity theft can easily happen to you, but one county wants to make sure it doesn't happen to senior citizens. Full story...
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Stylist challenges Edwards, other candidates to get $400 haircut

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A New Hampshire hair stylist whose shop is near one of John Edwards' campaign offices wants to turn an embarrassing moment for the former North Carolina senator into money for charity. Full story...
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Medical expert says Glaxo threatened legal action when he questioned drug's safety

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A medical expert says the maker of the diabetes drug Avandia threatened him with legal action when he first raised questions about the drug's safety. Full story...
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Firefighters denied pay increase

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A sea of yellow shirts greeted Wilmington City Council members at their meeting last night. Dozens of firefighters turned out, asking the city council to raise their salaries in the new budget. Firefighters, their families and friends walked to Tuesday's City Council meeting, all wearing yellow T-shirts showing solidarity. Full story...
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Bank of America to announce fee education campaign

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Bank of America is launching yet another program, this one designed to help customers avoid those nagging fees. Full story...
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Federal judge in Black case steps aside

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The federal judge who had been slated to handle the sentencing of former House Speaker Jim Black has stepped aside. Full story...
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