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New Hanover County News

City OKs upgrade of downtown video system

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video At Tuesday night’s meeting City Council appropriated about 33 thousand dollars for the Wilmington Police Department to enhance the downtown camera system. Full story...
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No tax increase in Wilmington budget

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video Wilmington City Council voted in favor of no property tax increase in next year's budget at Tuesday night's meeting. The nearly $88 million dollar budget was designed to maintain core services. It also includes a 2 percent pay raise for all employees and funds a 1.5 percent merit raise for eligible employees. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Man arrested for allegedly taking pictures up women's skirts

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video Could you be a victim of a peeping tom? A New Hanover County man is out of jail after being arrested for allegedly taking inappropriate pictures of women around town. Full story...
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Historic Wilmington Foundation 2013 annual awards honor preservationists

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The Historic Wilmington Foundation Preservation Awards recognized restoration, rehabilitation, compatible new development, as well as preservation leadership and individual contributions to the field. Full story...
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Former ABC chief's conviction appeal denied

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videoThe North Carolina Court of Appeals has denied an appeal by the former head of New Hanover County's Alcoholic Beverage Control Board convicted nearly two years ago for obtaining property by false pretense. Full story...
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Council of State approves wood pellet facility at Port of Wilmington

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The Council of State has approved a lease agreement to let a wood pellet maker build a facility at the State Port of Wilmington. The North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors approved the deal with Enviva Holdings, LP last week. Full story...
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New Hanover Commissioners approve incentives for GE Aviation

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The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proposal to give General Electric Aviation more than $800,000 in incentives Monday night. Full story...
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MARKING HISTORY: Edwin Anderson

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The name Edwin A. Anderson may sound familiar to you. Today, it's the name of Anderson Elementary in Wilmington, but it's also a name you'll find popping up frequently in US Naval history. Full story...
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New Hanover County budget puts Wave routes at risk

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videoThe New Hanover County Historic Courthouse was standing-room-only during the New Hanover County Commissioners meeting Monday night. Representatives from groups requesting alterations in the 2013- 2014 fiscal year’s proposed budget filled the room, attempting convince the Board to make room in the county’s budget for their cause. Full story...
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Extraordinary People: Female fighters knock out stereotypes

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video Port City Boxing boasts some excellent fighters, but you may not expect some of its top contenders to be women. These girls with gloves bring fierce determination to the ring. At one time, Antoinette Smith thought she would become a cheerleader. That is until she discovered boxing. By 11 years old, she was training to get in the ring. Full story...
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Seagulls create health hazards at county landfill

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videoSeagulls may seem more annoying then harmful, but what they are doing at the New Hanover County :andfill is potentially dangerous to employees and customers. Full story...
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WPD adds life-saving device to some patrol cars

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videoWilmington Police are taking an active approach to matters of the heart. The department is equipping some patrol cars with a device that could save lives in an emergency by buying automated external defibrillators (AED) Full story...
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Wilmington firefighter taken to hospital during training

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What started as a training exercise at CFCC's Fire and Rescue Management Training Center quickly turned into a real-life emergency this morning. Full story...
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CFCC scholarship to honor Michael's Seafood founder

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The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce will honor the memory of a well-known local chef and help students at Cape Fear Community College in the process. Full story...
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Fit Minute - Thighs

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videoWe team up with personal trainer Brian Knox to work out our thighs. Full story...
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