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Archive - Mar 17, 2009

NCAA Tournament - Is diving into the office pool safe?

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videoThe seeds have been announced for the 2009 NCAA Tournament and that means it's time to fill out your bracket for the office pool, right? Well, not so fast! Finding your Cinderella could get you more than a slap on the wrist. Full story...
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Connolly disgraces Southport badge

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videoJames Connolly used to be a Southport police officer. A year ago, he arrested Arlanda Lee McDuffie after he found him in possession of a gram of cocaine. When it came time to provide the evidence, Connolly couldn't do it. Full story...
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NHC layoffs made, county saves $1.5 million

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Twenty-seven New Hanover employees were let go Tuesday. Manager Bruce Shell met with the heads of county departments to discuss the layoffs this morning. Full story...
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Residents escape fire at Wilmington halfway house

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Eight residents of a Wilmington halfway house escaped a fire Tuesday morning, thanks to an alert Wilmington police officer. Full story...
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Sin Tax and money for education highlight Perdue's proposed budget

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videoGovernor Bev Perdue unveiled her proposed state budget Tuesday. Creating jobs and stabilizing our state's economy are a few of her top priorities. Despite the state facing the worst budget crunch in decades, Perdue is hoping to close a multi-billion dollar gap in the state's budget.

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Corey Vann's family raising reward money

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It has been about a month and a half since 20-year-old Corey Vann was found dead along River Road in New Hanover County. His family is still desperate for answers. Full story...
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Former Oak Island police dispatcher is suing town

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In a lawsuit filed Monday, Leah Welch claims she was sexually harassed by her former Sergeant Paul Demello. Full story...
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Sexting is an issue parents should become aware of

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videoParents, you may want to take a closer look at your kids' cell phones. Sexting is the act of sending nude or partially nude, pictures through cell phones. And it is becoming more prevalent among teens. Full story...
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Film industry looking for bigger tax incentives from North Carolina

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videoThis is not a great time to be looking for a bigger tax break from the cash-strapped state of North Carolina, but that's exactly what our film industry is doing. They say they have to in order to stay competitive. Full story...
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NC officials say state is owed more than $500M

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North Carolina officials say the state is owed more than $500 million in unpaid taxes that could help cover a record $2 billion revenue shortfall. Full story...
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Hearing scheduled in '95 Ft. Bragg shooting case

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An Army paratrooper who pleaded guilty in a 1995 shooting that killed one soldier and wounded 18 others is facing another motions hearing at Fort Bragg. Full story...
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NC plant begins laying off workers in Hickory

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Workers at a North Carolina cable systems plant are being laid off, as part of a plan announced earlier this year. Full story...
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WWAY Goes to Washington: Who represents us in Congress

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videoLast week, NewsChannel 3 traveled to Washington and talked with the two men and one woman who represent us in Congress. In the first part of this special report, we find out who they are and how they serve us. Full story...
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New traffic enforcement initiative will concentrate on various violations

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The kick-off for a new traffic enforcement program is taking place Tuesday afternoon. The new initiative is called Wilmington AWARE, or Area-Wide Aggressive Road Enforcement. Full story...
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Undercover drug deal leads to car chase, suspect caught

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videoAn undercover drug deal Monday night ended with detectives getting their man, but not without the suspect putting up a fight. Full story...
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