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Archive - May 13, 2008

'Kids Making It' helps at-risk youth

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video"Kids Making It" is a wood working program that helps at-risk youth in Wilmington. Full story...
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Defining Digital: Why the switch to DTV?

With the switch to digital television less than four months away, we are trying to help you better understand what's happening. Yesterday we looked at the science behind television and the switch to digital. Today we take a look at why the conversion from analog is happening in the first place.

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Biodiesel facility to be built in Wilmington

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A new biodiesel facility has just been approved to be built in Wilmington. The new production plant will be built at the Wilmington state port. Construction is expected to start in about six months. Full story...
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NC law enforcement to help launch crime database

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A new tool aims to solve crimes faster and more effectively. Twenty different law enforcement agencies from across North Carolina came together in Wilmington Tuesday to sign on to an information sharing database. Full story...
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Family history increases risk of breast cancer

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Women with a history of breast cancer in their families have roughly double the risk for the disease as women in the general population. But this risk varies throughout life, according to new research. Full story...
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Belly fat brings a higher risk of heart attacks

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Not all fat is created equal. Belly fat that gives your waistline an apple shape brings a higher risk of heart attacks than having a pear shape. Full story...
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Charlotte parking deck collapses

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Memphis

Meet Memphis.

He is a three-month-old tan and white long-haired golden retriever.

His owner couldn't take care of him and his many brothers and sisters, so they were given to Pender County Animal Control.

Adoption rules for the Pender County Animal Control is that you would have to get memphis neutered.

It's only a $27 fee to adopt this pooch. If you're interested in Memphis or any of the dogs at the Pender County Animal Control, call the shelter at 910-259-1349.

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Fort Bragg soldier dies from injuries in Afghanistan

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Military officials say a soldier based at Fort Bragg has died from non-combat related injuries. A statement from the post on Monday said 20-year-old Pvt. Matthew Warren Brown died Sunday morning in Asadabad, Afghanistan. Brown's death is under investigation. Full story...
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USS North Carolina Submarine Commissioning DVD

It was standing room only on May 3 for the commissioning of the submarine USS North Carolina.

Defining Digital: A Clearer Picture

Analog. Digital. HDTV. 720p. 1080i. They are a jumble of letters and numbers that will ultimately change the way you watch television come September. But what does it all mean?

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Local children prepare for kindergarten

The time has come for 4-year olds to say good bye to Pre-school and hello to Kindergarten.

At Howe Pre-K Center, parents received a one-on-one demonstration from their child of what they've learned all year.

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Cigarette tax may increase

Governor Easley hopes to raise revenue by implementing a 20 cent tax increase on cigarettes, bringing the total tax on cigarettes up to 55 cents a pack.

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