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Archive - Aug 21, 2007

Hurricane Dean weakens to category one

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Hurricane Dean has weakened into a category one storm. But when it struck the coast of Mexico overnight it was the strongest Atlantic storm to make landfall in 20 years. Full story...
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Counterfeiting is booming business

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Shoppers know a bargain when they see one. Many times they're aware that what they're buying are knockoffs. Counterfeiting is a booming business. Full story...
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UNCW holds annual Beach Blast

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videoIn the past UNCW's beach blast has caused major headaches for residents of Wrightsville Beach and those who have to clean up. So far officials say there have been no problems with things such as alcohol, litter and out of control behavior. Full story...
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Brunswick, Pender County voters to decide land tax

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To tax or not to tax? Voters in Brunswick County will decide this November. Full story...
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Do your children have high blood pressure?

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Do your children have high blood pressure? If they do chances are good you might not know it. A new study finds high blood pressure is often missed in kids. Full story...
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Brunswick County changes vicious dog laws

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It's been a hot topic in Brunswick County for weeks. County commissioners have voted to change their vicious dog laws. Full story...
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Ninth-graders work on high school diploma, college degree

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videoAs classes started Tuesday some ninth-graders got a chance to work toward a high school diploma and a college degree. Full story...
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Winter Park Fire Department donates remaining money to CFCC

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The Winter Park Fire Department continues to give back to the community even after closing its doors. This time it's in the form of a donation to Cape Fear Community College. Full story...
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Government launches recall web site

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Can't keep up with all the recent recalls? We found a way to stay in touch.. Full story...
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Powerball hits $245 million

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If you're feeling lucky you may want to buy yourself a Powerball ticket or two. The nationwide lottery is up to $245 million. Full story...
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Rep. Wright under criminal investigation for mortgage

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The State Bureau of Investigation is trying to determine if Wright used a letter awarding a nonexistent state grant to get a mortgage. Full story...
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NC issues burning ban

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All this heat and so little rain has made for drought conditions all over the state. Full story...
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New Hanover County Schools get report card

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videoThe New Hanover County school system recently got a report card of its own. The grades were mixed and that's upsetting for some parents. The No Child Left Behind Act requires schools to track adequate yearly progress. Of New Hanover County's 35 public schools, 14 made adequate yearly progress. That's 40 percent of the county's schools. Full story...
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Panthers DE Peppers returns to practice after illness

Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers isn't talking about anything, which means things are getting back to normal for the three-time Pro Bowl pick. Full story...

Interstate 95 closed by head-on tractor-trailer crash, 2 killed

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Two drivers were killed this morning when their tractor-trailers crashed head-on on Interstate 95 near Lumberton. Full story...
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