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Archive - Feb 5, 2008

Author honors Black History of WWII

Wilbur Jones has dedicated his life to preserving stories from World War II history. As a retired Navy captain and historian, Jones now spends his time writing about the past.

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Growth brings increase in gang activity

A growing region can also mean increased crime. A little over a decade ago, gang activity in our area was unheard of. But gangs in our area are not becoming a problem, they are a problem.

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NC DMV: Expect longer lines, three-week delay

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Division of Motor Vehicles officials say lines are about to get longer. They say changes will take up to three weeks to get a permanent driver's license. Full story...
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St. Mary's holds Mardi Gras parade

Here in Wilmington St. Mary Catholic School had its own Mardi Gras celebration. The band led the way for the parade around the block. More than 200 students showed off their masks and beads in the annual parade.

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Growth brings increase in gang activity

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videoA growing region can also mean increased crime. A little over a decade ago, gang activity in our area was unheard of. But gangs in our area are not becoming a problem, they are a problem. Full story...
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WPD bust man with over 100 heroin bags

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Wilmington Police continue their offensive against the heroin trade. They are trying to stem the tide of overdose deaths -- four in two months. Full story...
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Author honors Black History of WWII

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videoOne man -- though not exactly a part of black history -- makes it his work to honor those who are. Full story...
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Landscaper wants City Council to ease water restriction

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Tuesday one local landscaper will ask the Wilmington City Council to ease the mandatory water restrictions. Full story...
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Democrats agree Super Tuesday isn't likely to produce clear winner

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Rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama are in agreement -- neither thinks a clear Democratic winner will come out of Super Tuesday. Full story...
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Republican hopefuls trade jabs as Super Tuesday voting takes off

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Voting is in progress across the country, but that doesn't mean the Republican presidential contenders are laying off each other. Full story...
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Judges: Woman entitled to one new breast implant, not two

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Appellate judges have ruled that a woman who said her breast implants were damaged after a car accident can be compensated for the replacement of one implant, but not the other. Full story...
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Investigator: pilot tried roll before fatal crash

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A federal investigator says the pilot of a small plane that crashed at the Elkin airport tried a roll maneuver just before the plane crashed. Full story...
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UNCW swim coach is living legend

You have to be careful using the term "living legend," but UNCW's head swimming coach seems to fit the criteria. After Sunday's win over Wingate, Dave Allen now has 409 career coaching victories. The man literally built the program from scratch more than 30 years ago.

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