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Archive - Aug 13, 2007

Failure of NC restaurant smoking ban masks other victories

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It was another painful defeat for anti-smoking forces in North Carolina when lawmakers shot down a proposed statewide smoking ban for hotels and restaurants. Full story...
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Edwards says 'goodbye' to Rove

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Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards didn't have much to say in reaction to the announcement that senior White House adviser Karl Rove was resigning. But his feelings were clear. Full story...
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Boat donated to Wrightsville Beach Police

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Wrightsville Beach Police will soon have easy access to the water. The police department has never had its own boat, until now. Full story...
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Police: Wilmington house is hotbed for crime

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videoPolice say for more than seven years a Wilmington house has been known as a hotbed for criminal activity. Neighbors say it's an on-going problem in the community but police say it's not an easy one to clean up. Full story...
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Homeowners helped by FEMA to be listed

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videoThousands of North Carolinians are getting word from the federal government that their addresses will be released to the media. The homeowners are on a list of people who received disaster aid following several major storms. Full story...
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Teens charged in drive-by shooting appear in court

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Two Wilmington teens facing murder charges in connection with a fatal drive-by shooting were in court Monday. Full story...
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US Coast Guard Cutter Diligence comes home

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videoIt was an exciting day for those onboard the US Coast Guard Cutter Diligence and their families. After being at sea for about two months the ship docked around noon in downtown Wilmington. Full story...
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Panthers DE Peppers downplays leadership talk

Julius Peppers speaks. One week after he was challenged by owner Jerry Richardson to become the leader of the defense, the Carolina Panthers defensive end said he thought the issue was overblown. Full story...

Former Adelphia execs John and Tim Rigas report to North Carolina prison

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Former Adelphia Communications executives John and Timothy Rigas reported to the federal prison in Butner today. Full story...
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The Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence

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Coastal Horizons Rape Crisis Center is planning a “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence® on August 25, 2007. We would like to spread awareness that rape is not just a woman’s issue and that there are men whom support an end to sexual violence. Full story...
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Art Museum Events August 17-26

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Make a Wish sends Wilmington girl to Disney World

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videoA Wilmington girl with a rare form of dwarfism called Cockayne Syndrome is getting a dream come true. She and her family are off on a special vacation thanks to the Make a Wish foundation. Full story...
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Man drowns in Cape Fear River

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Authorities say a man who was swimming in the Cape Fear River in Harnett County drowned in about ten feet of water. Full story...
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Teen facing charges for bringing gun on school property

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A Wilmington teen accused of bringing a gun onto school property faces multiple charges. New Hanover County Sheriff's deputies arrested 19-year-old Terry Earl Hooper around 9:30 Friday night at the football jamboree at legion stadium. Full story...
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Man arrested, accused of slitting throat

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videoA Castle Hayne man remains behind bars Monday morning accused of slitting a man's throat. It happened around six Saturday morning. The assault happened at 6005 Orange Street in Castle Hayne. The victim's roommate recounts how it all unfolded. Full story...
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