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'Safe Haven' debuts to packed house in Southport

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Southport has had its fair share of movies shot within its city limits, but tonight residents of the area were treated to a special viewing of what could be its biggest blockbuster yet. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Southport Alderman reconsider city's film policies

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video As Southport gets set for its starring role in "Safe Haven," city leaders are reconsidering how to handle any future movie shoots. The debate comes after some residents were not happy with some of the impacts of "Safe Haven" shooting around town last summer. Full story...
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Log truck spills load in Brunswick Co., trooper responding crashes

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video A logging truck rolled onto its side littering a Brunswick County road with logs around 8:15 a.m. A state trooper responding to the accident lost control of his cruiser on Ocean Isle Beach Road and crashed into a ditch. Full story...
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Southport businesses cash in on 'Safe Haven'

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Southport is attracting fans from all over thanks to the movie "Safe Haven." The movie was filmed in and around Southport last summer, and even hand-picked a few local stores for several scenes. Many of these stores have been cashing in on the movie which does not even hit the big screen until Valentine's Day. Full story...
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EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: Raising quintuplets

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video Any parent can tell you having their first baby comes with challenges. Now, imagine that times five. Carmen and Mike Matthews say raising their quintuplets is all about routine. They are this week's extraordinary people next door.. Full story...
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Southport to host invitation-only pre-screening of 'Safe Haven'

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videoSouthport is getting ready for its moment in the spotlight when "Safe Haven" hits theaters nationwide Thursday. Some folks in the community, though, will get a sneak peak at the Nicholas Sparks book turned movie a couple days early. Full story...
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One dead in BSL wreck

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videoOne person is dead after a car crash in Boiling Spring Lakes. Police say the accident happened on East Boiling Spring Road between North Shore Drive and Nassau Drive. Full story...
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Children discuss school safety

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video Brunswick County students tell GMC anchor Ashley Jacobs they feel safe at school, even after hearing horrific details of the Sandy Hook tragedy and the kidnapping of 5-year-old Ethan in Alabama. Full story...
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Rabon pitches bill to kill Coastal Resources Commission

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A bill began moving through the General Assembly on Tuesday that would sweep out the members of several important state boards and commissions so that they could be replaced by appointments by the governor and the GOP-controlled General Assembly. Full story...
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UPDATE: Victim identified in deadly moped accident on U.S. 74/76

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video An accident late Monday night on Highway 74 claimed the life of 38-year-old Mark Mooring of Wilmington. Mooring was riding a moped that collided with a semi. Full story...
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Busy weekend for Brunswick Co. firefighters

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video It's been a busy weekend for firefighters in Brunswick County. Crews responded to at least three fires One homeowner was taken to the hospital, and two firefighters received minor injuries. Full story...
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Crews respond to house fire in Brunswick County

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video Firefighters in Brunswick County responded to a house fire earlier tonight. Full story...
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Southport to honor heroes who saved man from sinking car

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video Three young men who saved a man from a sinking car in Southport last week will be honored for their good deed. Full story...
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Affordable home also safer, energy efficient

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videoConstruction workers are building a brighter, safer future for a family in Brunswick County. "It is definitely hard to process," Sonya Gardner said. "I am ecstatic. The walls are up in one day, and who would have figured that? But I am very happy." Full story...
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Beach parking in Oak Island might soon cost money

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videoOak Island Town Manager Steve Foster knew it was a hot-button issue when he proposed the town look into charging for parking. There is a perception it would steer visitors away from the island or impact residents negatively. Full story...
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