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One person dead after Brunswick County accident

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One person is dead and two others injured after an accident on U.S. 74/76 just west of Leland. According to Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 4:00 Monday afternoon. Officials say a pickup truck flipped, sending two children to New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The driver was killed. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Defendant sues sheriff, prosecutor for harassment, violating rights

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video A Brunswick County business owner charged with dealing in stolen goods has filed a lawsuit against some big names in law enforcement. Andrew Gentile says he suing them for violating his constitutional right and harassment. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Help from afar gets barber shop back three weeks after fire

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video Three weeks after fire destroyed a Calabash strip mall, one business reopened today with help from colleagues around the world. Full story...
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Caswell Beach commissioner dies

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videoA Caswell Beach town commissioner has died. Town Administrator Chad Hicks says John W. Bartholomew's wife informed him this morning that Commissioner Bartholomew died late yesterday. Full story...
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Brunswick Co. commissioners OK resolution to rejoin Wilmington MSA

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Brunswick County wants back into the Wilmington metropolitan statistical area after commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Monday night requesting it be removed from the Myrtle Beach MSA. Full story...
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UPDATE: Name released in fatal Brunswick Co. house fire

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videoThe name of a woman who died in a mobile home fire in Brunswick County Monday night has been released. Full story...
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John Deere donation worth more than $130,000

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video The Volunteer Mowers of First Tee of Brunswick County received help through a large donation of John Deere machinery Friday morning. Full story...
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Guilford Co. commissioner takes issue with Lawing hire

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video He was the Brunswick County manager for the better part of a decade and he’s leaving on good terms, but Marty Lawing’s journey to Guilford County is becoming a rocky one. Full story...
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North Brunswick HS baseball coach resigns

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video North Brunswick High School baseball coach Randy Fennell has been resigned his position as the Scorpions head coach. Brunswick County Schools spokeswoman Jessica Swencki provided Fennell's resignation to WWAY on Wednesday evening. Full story...
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Leland Police search for home invasion suspect

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videoLeland Police need help finding a home invasion suspect they say is armed and dangerous. Detectives have charges pending on Torie Nesbitt for a break-in on Greensview Circle Thursday. They've already arrested a 14-year-old for first degree robbery in connection with the crime. Full story...
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Teacher of the Week: Bill Woofter

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video Your history class probably didn't involve a lot of basketball. But one teacher in Brunswick County has developed an activity that lets you shoot some hoops while brushing up on your history facts. Full story...
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Regional effort trying to move Brunswick County back into Wilmington metro area

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videoWe all know Brunswick County is part of southeastern North Carolina, but the federal government sees the map differently. A new designation means the Census Bureau will factor Brunswick County's population, income and demographics into the Myrtle Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. Full story...
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14-year-old arrested for home invasion

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videoLeland Police arrested a 14-year-old male in connection with a home invasion that happened on March 21. The teen is charged with first degree burglary and taken to a juvenile detention facility. Full story...
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Sunset Beach celebrates 50th anniversary

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videoThe Town of Sunset Beach is celebrating 50 years of incorporation. A 50th anniversary reception is scheduled at Sea Trail Convention Center starting at 6 p.m. Full story...
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FIRST ON 3: Handicapped person assaulted during home break-in

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videoA Leland man is in jail accused of assaulting a handicapped person during a home break-in. Brunswick County Sheriff's deputies arrested James Daniel Watson Jr., 26, Friday. Full story...
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