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Archive - May 6, 2008

N.C. sees huge voter turn-out

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The polls have closed across North Carolina. Lines and waits greeted some voters this morning. Record turn-out was expected as North Carolina votes in a presidential primary that matters for the first time in at least a generation. Full story...
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Wilmington considers upping property tax

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The city of Wilmington is facing a budget challenge. The solution city officials have come up with is to hike up the cost of living here. Full story...
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Voters cast ballots early

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As soon as the doors opened this morning people flowed in. Most were prepared for long lines and were pleasantly surprised at how quick things went. Full story...
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Polls find economy a top concern

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Exit polls indicate the economy has been on voters' minds in Democratic primaries in Indiana and North Carolina. Full story...
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Community helps students with field trip

Last week we told you about a group of fifth graders in Southport: a thief took the money the class had saved and admission tickets for a trip to Williamsburg and Busch Gardens. School administrators say our coverage of the theft led to an outpouring of support from the community and beyond.

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Community helps students with field trip

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videoLast week we told you about a group of fifth graders in Southport: a thief took the money the class had saved and admission tickets for a trip to Williamsburg and Busch Gardens. School administrators say our coverage of the theft led to an outpouring of support from the community and beyond. Full story...
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Wilmington eases water restrictions

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Following the success of mandatory conservation measures and the steady improvement of drought conditions statewide, the city is easing water restrictions. Full story...
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State says few voting problems reported across NC

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North Carolina's election chief says there have been few problems reported around the state as voters cast ballots in presidential and state primaries that are expected to break turnout records. Full story...
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N.C., Indiana last chance for a big delegate haul

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North Carolina and Indiana are looking like the last chance for the Democratic candidates to take in a big chunk of pledged delegates. Full story...
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Obama says he feels good about primaries

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Barack Obama says he feels good about primaries today in North Carolina and Indiana, but thinks it's going to be close. Full story...
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Down to the wire for Democrats in Indiana, NC

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It will soon be up to the voters in Indiana and North Carolina to decide between Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama. Full story...
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McCain to give speech on judicial appointments

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As his Democratic rivals duke it out in two primaries today, John McCain will be giving a speech at North Carolina's Wake Forest University Full story...
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Heavy turnout expected in primaries

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Voters in Indiana and North Carolina are crowding polling places as they settle the largest remaining contests in the Democratic presidential nomination struggle between Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Full story...
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Hearing postponed for suspect in UNC killing

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A judge in Chapel Hill has delayed a hearing on whether a suspect should face a death sentence in the killing of University of North Carolina student body president Eve Carson. Full story...
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A Regal Feline

If you have room in your heart and your home for a four-legged friend, check out the cat featured in this week's Pet Pals segment.

look at this regal feline. He's a neutered, two-year-old white male with very unique eyes: One eye is blue, the other is green. He's received all his vaccinations except a rabies shot. He's a very friendly lap cap that needs a home of his own.

If you'd like to adopt him or another cat or dog, check out New Hanover County Animal Control on Division Drive, or call (910) 798-7500.

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