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New Hanover County News

CIA whistleblower has Wilmington ties

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The man who is reportedly the main source behind the revelation of large-scale government surveillance programs has ties to Wilmington. Full story...
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Standoff ends peacefully in Hillcrest community

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video Wilmington Police had their hands full in the Hillcrest Community Monday afternoon with a standoff that lasted for close to four hours. Full story...
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New Hanover County high schools graduate students

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videoHigh School students throughout New Hanover County dressed in caps and gowns for graduation this weekend at UNCW's Trask Coliseum. Graduates from Ashley, Hoggard, New Hanover, and Laney High Schools say they are excited for the next step in their leaves. Full story...
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Home damaged as tropical storm knocks down tree

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videoAs Andrea moves north, we are seeing some of the damage she left behind. Most of the damage has been minor, like tree branches scattered in yards and in the streets. But for some, the damage was much worse. Full story...
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Tropical Storm Andrea brings rain, wind, few problems to Pleasure Island

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videoPleasure Island is often hit hard by tropical storms. This time around, though, some of the usual trouble spots were basically trouble free as Tropical Storm Andrea, the first tropical storm of the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season, rushed through North Carolina today. Full story...
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Ginger Zee sweetens National Donut Day at WWAY

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videoWhat a day it's been. Tropical Storm Andrea brought ABC Extreme Team meteorologist Ginger Zee to Pleasure Island just in time for National Donut Day. So of course she and her producer David Meyers stopped by Britt's Donuts. Full story...
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School lockdown over as deputies catch break-in suspects

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video The final day of class at Wrightsboro Elementary School lasted a little longer than planned thanks to a lockdown as New Hanover County Sheriff's deputies tried to solve a home invasion. Full story...
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HAPPENING NOW: High winds cancel Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry runs

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The Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry has cancelled its first run Friday morning because of high winds from Tropical Storm Andrea. Full story...
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Surfers embrace Tropical Storm Andrea

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video As people prepare for the wind and the rain, surfers in the Port City are making the most out of Tropical Storm Andrea. Surfers in Wrightsville Beach are welcoming Andrea with open arms. Full story...
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Laney High grad competes in survival TV show

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video Imagine being dropped off in a wilderness with several strangers and having to survive for 72 hours without food. That's exactly what Laney High School graduate and dance instructor Chris McCullen did in the new TNT show "72 hours." Full story...
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Fox series to shoot in Wilmington

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videoAs one TV series leaves Wilmington, another is moving in. The Wilmington Regional Film Commission and the North Carolina Film Office announced today that 20th Century Fox Television is bringing the TV series "Sleepy Hollow" to the Port City. Full story...
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Entertainment and fireworks canceled tonight at Carolina Beach

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The advance of Tropical Storm Andrea has washed out tonight's entertainment scheduled for the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Full story...
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Planning Commission continues talks about future of Wilmington food trucks

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Among several proposals discussed at the Wilmington Planning Commission's meeting Wednesday night, the talks will continue about the future of food trucks, and their place within city limits. Full story...
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FIRST ON 3: Murder suspect released after charges dropped

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videoTyron Seabrook is home with his wife after Wilmington Police admitted they no longer have enough evidence to charge him. Police Chief Ralph Evangelous says after the key witness changed his story, he asked prosecutors to drop the charges against Seabrook. Full story...
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