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Archive - Mar 5, 2008

Mental health discussion heating up in NC

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The discussion about the state's failing mental health system is heating up. Tuesday Gov. Easley asked state legislators to give his administration more authority to fix the system, a system which local agencies say is plagued with problems. Full story...
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101-year-old British man to run marathon

Most of us will never see age 100, much less will we feel like racing around if we do. But in England there's a man who was born in 1907 who's not only still on his feet, he's on the run. He's training for a very special senior moment.

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Planned Hampstead housing development concerns residents

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St. George's Reach is a residential and commercial project which will be built off country club road. The biggest worry for residents is the traffic it will bring. Full story...
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4 in 10 Americans have difficulty paying for prescriptions

A new study finds that 4 in 10 Americans have at least some difficulty paying for their prescription drugs. Currently half of all adults take a prescription drug every day, and 20 percent take at least four medications on a regular basis.

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PPD CEO donates $1 million to UNCW athletics

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UNCW athletes have a million reasons why they should be grateful to the CEO of PPD. Full story...
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SBI agent, elections official to testify in Wright's ethics case

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A State Bureau of Investigation agent says Rep. Thomas Wright admitted depositing charitable donations into his personal banking account. Full story...
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Troubleshooters: Extended TV warranty

How many times have you been offered an extended warranty when you've bought a new TV, computer or other electronics? One Wilmington woman spent hundreds to keep the TV she bought from Best Buy under warranty, but now that the TV needs repairs, she's getting the runaround.

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Troubleshooters: Extended TV warranty

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videoHow many times have you been offered an extended warranty when you've bought a new TV, computer or other electronics? One Wilmington woman spent hundreds to keep the TV she bought from Best Buy under warranty, but now that the TV needs repairs, she's getting the runaround. Full story...
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Flu epidemic upon us

If you've had the flu lately you're not alone. According to local doctors the flu epidemic is upon us.

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Flu epidemic upon us

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videoIf you've had the flu lately you're not alone. According to local doctors the flu epidemic is upon us. Full story...
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Laney Lady Bucs Bumped From State Tournament By Undefeated Wakefield

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The Laney girls’ basketball team was the last of the Wilmington schools still alive in the states, but had their season ended by the number one team in North Carolina. Coming in at 29-0, Raleigh Wakefield had the attention of Lady Buc head coach Sherri Tynes who said entering the game, “We’re going to have to do a great job defensively and rebounding. We have our work cut out for us.” While Shatara Jackson, pictured, had a fantastic season, she and the Lady Bucs just couldn't get by Wakefield. Photo: Eric Bartsch
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Laney Lady Bucs Bumped From State Tournament By Undefeated Wakefield

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The Laney girls’ basketball team was the last of the Wilmington schools still alive in the states, but had their season ended by the number one team in North Carolina. Coming in at 29-0, Raleigh Wakefield had the attention of Lady Buc head coach Sherri Tynes who said entering the game, “We’re going to have to do a great job defensively and rebounding. We have our work cut out for us.”
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Burlington man arrested in online child porn ring

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The FBI has arrested 12 Americans -- one of them from North Carolina -- in a global child pornography ring that distributed more than 400,000 lewd pictures and movies. Full story...
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