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Archive - Feb 7, 2008

Officials discuss 5 heroin deaths

Those in the know met today to discuss the problem of heroin in our area. So far five people have died from the drug since early December.

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Cape Fear 2020: Senior Health

The population is booming all across the cape fear region. Many of those newcomers include people who come here to retire. In today's Cape Fear 2020 report we take a closer look at how the aging population will be served in the years to come and on the future of local senior services and housing.

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Boy donates hair to Locks of Love

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After three years of being confused for a girl, Skyler finally grew the ten inches of hair he needed to donate. Full story...
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Officials discuss 5 heroin deaths

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videoThose in the know met today to discuss the problem of heroin in our area. So far five people have died from the drug since early December. Full story...
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Cape Fear 2020: Senior Health

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videoThe population is booming all across the cape fear region. Many of those newcomers include people who come here to retire. In today's Cape Fear 2020 report we take a closer look at how the aging population will be served in the years to come and on the future of local senior services and housing. Full story...
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Governments doing little to prevent tobacco-related deaths

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A new report from the world health organization finds that governments around the globe are doing little to prevent the millions of tobacco-related deaths that occur each year. Full story...
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Port City Java ranks in top 50 franchises

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Look out Starbucks, a local coffee franchise is offering some strong competition. Full story...
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At least 58 die in tornadoes

President Bush will head south tomorrow to see for himself the destruction and deprivation left by Tuesday's tornadoes. At least 58 people died in the storms.

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Two NC-based paratroopers killed in Iraq in explosion

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Two paratroopers based in North Carolina have died from wounds they suffered in an explosion in Iraq. Full story...
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Report: N.C. high school dropout rate increases in 2006-07

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The number of North Carolina high school students who dropped out during the 2006-2007 school year was the highest in seven years. Full story...
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Two GOP governor candidates release health care plans

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Two Republican candidates for governor released their health care platforms just hours before a scheduled television debate on the topic. Full story...
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UNCW Loses Tough Road Game To Delaware

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Senior forward Herb Courtney’s 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining capped a nine-point comeback over the final 3:22 to lift host Delaware to a dramatic 68-67 come-from-behind victory over UNC Wilmington in a late-night Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball contest Wednesday at the Bob Carpenter Center.
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Romney suspends his campaign

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Mitt Romney is putting a stop to his presidential campaign -- saying he's doing so for the sake of his party and his country. Full story...
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Audit: DOT wasted $152.4 million in construction overruns

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State auditors say the Transportation Department is wasting millions of dollars and doesn't know how to assess its problems. Full story...
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A vote that counts? NC presidential primary might be meaningful

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There's a remote chance that North Carolina's presidential primary in May might become more than an afterthought in national politics. Full story...
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