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Archive - Jul 7, 2009

Small businesses make sizable impact

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videoSmall businesses provide most of the jobs, services, and entertainment throughout the country, but when it comes to business in our area, small is relative term.

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Rains cause floods around New Centre

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videoThe rain has subsided, but it's still the talk of the town. Flooding caused all sorts of problems in Wilmington Monday night. Full story...
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Use I.C.E. for emergency contacts

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videoLoved ones aren't always with us in emergency situations like a car accident or sudden illness, but our cell phones usually are. Because of this, a campaign is spreading internationally to get the word out about I.C.E. Full story...
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Insurance rates taking residents by storm

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videoLocal homeowners are feeling the affects of some pretty high insurance rate spikes. The thirty percent increase that went into effect in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties May 1 is taking a hefty chunk out of people's wallets. Full story...
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Ogden blaze causes traffic problems

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A fire near Ogden blocked traffic for part of the morning on Tuesday. Smoke appeared to be coming from the attic and chimney of a home off Middle Sound Loop Road. Full story...
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Monkey Junction residents file lawsuit over annexation

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The city of Wilmington is being sued by some residents of Monkey Junction. On April 7th, a public hearing took place, to discuss the involuntary annexation of Monkey Junction. Crowds stormed the council's chambers back then, and now residents are stepping up in the form of a lawsuit. Full story...
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Two women stealing from Toys 'R' Us

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Two women are the focus of this week's fugitive files. Wilmington Police said these women went into the Toys 'R' Us last month and loaded up three carts full of merchandise. The women tried to push the carts outside to their car, but an employee was able to stop two of the three cars before the women got away. If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-531-9845.

Gastonia burglary leads to death of South Carolina serial killer

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Residents of Gaffney, South Carolina can rest easier after police shot and killed a man suspected in a serial killing spree. South Carolina law enforcement officials have identified Patrick Burris as the suspect. Full story...
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Hernandez and son had more cocaine than thought

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New Hanover County Sheriff's deputies say they found more drugs than originally thought, in a recent drug trafficking investigation. Last week, we reported Louis Hernandez and his son Oscar were facing charges after being found with 2 kilos of cocaine, valued at nearly a quarter-of-a-million dollars. Full story...
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The Coastal Company misses deadline, property owners can't build

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The Coastal Companies, headed by Mark Saunders, missed the deadline to install water, sewer, and roads in several developments, including Seawatch and Ocean Ridge Plantation. As a result of this, many property owners are in a bind because they can't build homes until that infrastructure is complete. Full story...
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New charges filed against Maisenhelder

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Last month, John Maisenhelder was arrested on three counts of taking indecent liberties with a child as the result of a joint investigation between Wilmington police and New Hanover County deputies. Monday, he was served with four additional counts of taking indecent liberties with a child. Full story...
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Homes flooded after Monday's deluge

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videoMonday’s heavy rain did more than strand drivers and cause a mess along New Centre and Racine. Floodwaters filled many nearby apartments leaving residents to salvage what they could. Full story...
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Consuming vegetables can help lower blood pressure

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We know vegetables are good for us - a new study finds vegetable proteins may actually lower a person's blood pressure. Full story...
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Video poker talk resurfaces at NC Legislature

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Arcade machine owners who want to return to the video poker business in North Carolina say they want to remove the cloud hanging over the games. Full story...
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NC Senate committee backs adultery lawsuit limits

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A Senate committee has backed limits to a North Carolina law that allows scorned spouses to sue and collect damages for stolen affection and adultery. Full story...
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