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Archive - Jul 6, 2007

US economy doing well

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The Bush administration got some unaccustomed good news Friday. The US economy appears to be humming along nicely. Statistics from the Labor Department today reveal a net growth in jobs and stable unemployment rates. Full story...
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Co-owner of Leland flooring store under investigation

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videoA consumer alert tonight: a growing number of people tell us they've been scammed by a local flooring company. This story had not even aired yet and we were already getting numerous calls into the newsroom about the man being investigated. Full story...
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Pool safety important for children

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videoKids and swimming pools, it can be a deadly combination. Pool safety experts say it only takes a second for a child to get injured, or drown, but there are things parents can do to keep their kids safe. Full story...
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Officials promote driving safety

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videoThe roads will be packed this weekend with people traveling home from their Fourth of July vacations. AAA predicts close to two million Carolinians are on the roads traveling. More people on the road mean more stress for emergency responders. Full story...
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City council to get new members next year

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videoThere may be some new faces on City Council next year. Friday was the first day for council members to file for election. Full story...
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Study: do women talk more than men?

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You've heard the phrase "Chatty Cathy," but what about Chatty Charlie? Are females really the chattier gender? New research results provide the answer. Full story...
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Program helps elderly citizens stay cool in summer heat

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Gov. Mike Easley today announced that Operation Fan/Heat Relief is underway for the summer of 2007. The program provides free fans to eligible seniors living in North Carolina to help them better cope with the summer heat. Full story...
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Saffo wants to stay mayor

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videoBill Saffo wants to keep his job as Wilmington's mayor. He made it official Friday. The mayor of Wilmington says he's in. He filed his candidacy for mayor Friday. Mayor Saffo was greeted by a crowd of cheering supporters outside the board of elections. He says repairing the sewers and bringing good paying jobs to Wilmington are his top two priorities. Full story...
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N.C. man accused of impersonating dead mother to collect benefits

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A federal complaint is accusing a North Carolina man of impersonating his dead mother to collect more than $222,000 in benefits from a county employee retirement system in Michigan. Full story...
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Kitchen Cops 07/05/07

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A New Hanover County restaurant is back open for business after health inspectors shut it down last month. Szechuan Buffet at 6932-B Market Street in Ogden fixed the problems that earned it a score of 53.5. Full story...
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Edwards: Environmental work can mean manufacturing jobs

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Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards says millions of manufacturing jobs can result from collaboration between blue-collar industries and environmental projects. Full story...
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Charlotte police arrest 169 for disorderly 4th

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Police arrested 169 people for disorderly conduct and drunkenness and confiscated two weapons during Charlotte's downtown July Fourth celebration. Full story...
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Pets missing after July Fourth fireworks displays

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Animal welfare officials are looking for pets that ran away this week after they were spooked by Independence Day fireworks displays. Full story...
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