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Brunswick County News

Leland Police: Man shot over $5

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Leland Police are investigating an early morning shooting that left one man wounded. Detectives say Robert Warren was shot twice around one o'clock Wednesday morning in the 9800 block of Wayne Street in an argument over $5. Full story...
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Study says police, teachers can't afford to live in Brunswick County

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A University of North Carolina study says the rising cost of housing in some coastal areas means teachers, police officers and other so-called "essential workers" can't afford to live where they work. Full story...
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Nuclear plant tests emergency response drill

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The nuclear power plant in Brunswick County tested it's facility to make it safer. Full story...
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Parents of married teen suing another school system

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videoThe case of the coach and his child bride has resulted in another lawsuit against another North Carolina school board. Full story...
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Oak Island murder case may point to county drug problem

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State budget cuts have closed substance abuse clinics one of them in Brunswick County. Residents say drugs are on the rise, and counselors say addicts have fewer places to get help. Full story...
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Teens confess to killing restaurant owner

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We now know what led authorities to arrest two teens for the murder of an Oak Island restaurant owner. According to the search warrant, the teens confessed to killing Phillip Cook. The search warrant lays out the details of what happened the night Phillip Cook was murdered. Full story...
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Leland Town Council opposes free wireless internet

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There's a push in the state legislature to stop cities from providing free wireless internet for residents. Full story...
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Bids are in for Sunset Beach Bridge

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The bids are in for the new Sunset Beach Bridge and the news is not good. Full story...
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Grand jury to decide 'Black Widow' fate

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The infamous black widow may soon be charged with a crime that lives up to her name. Brunswick County authorities say a grand jury is being convened in Oklahoma City to decide whether to indict Sandra Bridewell on murder charges. Full story...
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Four sentenced for conspiracy, armed bank robbery

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Four local people have been sentenced by a federal judge for conspiracy and armed bank robbery. Roman Graham, Michael Blackman, Lecresa Slappy and Diana Howard robbed a BB&T bank in Reigelwood in November of 2005. Full story...
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More Brunswick County deputies testify before grand jury

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More deputies and members of Brunswick County Sheriff Ron Hewett's family testified Wednesday before a federal grand jury in Raleigh. Full story...
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Town leaders may be on board to re-zone Hugo Neu site

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As it is now, the property where the Hugo Neu corporation once was going to build a dump, is still zoned for a landfill. That's why some elected leaders wanted to rezone the land, by whatever means necessary, even a forced de-annextion. Full story...
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Business owners offering reward to catch killer

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videoBusiness owners in Oak Island are coming together to try to catch a local man's killer. Yellow reward posters have started popping up in business windows since last week. Full story...
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Illegal immigrant pleads guilty to manslaughter

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An illegal immigrant will spend at least five years behind bars for manslaughter. Full story...
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Responders say new 911 system has dangerous holes

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videoThe Brunswick County 911 center just got a new system. But first responders say new, doesn't necessarily mean better. First responders say the multi-million dollar system paid for by tax payers has dead zones and holes that are putting the community at risk. Full story...
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