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New Hanover County News

Delgado trial update

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The Tyrone Delgado trial continued Friday. Delgado is accused of the attempted sexual assault and murder of Melissa Mooney back in 1999. Full story...
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Williston Middle School to require uniforms starting in the fall

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When the 2008-2009 academic year begins on August 26, 2008, all Williston Middle School students will be required to wear school uniforms. Full story...
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Traffic changes in downtown Wilmington

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Big changes are underway in downtown Wilmington. The old Wachovia building is being demolished, and new condos are going up in its place. The project is affecting parking and traffic on parts of North Front, Princess and Water Streets. Full story...
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Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity to build three homes in one week

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Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity will join with six local builders for the Building Blitz. Their goal is to make the dream of home ownership happen for three deserving families. Full story...
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Local researchers helping to delay signs of Alzheimer's

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videoMillions of Americans have Alzheimer's and other cognitive diseases, and those numbers are expected to double as baby boomers age. Here in Wilmington, there are medical advances being made to delay the signs. Full story...
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Thieves stealing car parts

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videoThieves have discovered certain high priced metals can be stolen right from your driveway. Several auto mechanics say they're seeing an increase in stolen catalytic converters, which are part of your car's exhaust system. Full story...
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Local middle school students compete in electric car challenge

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videoIt's never too early to learn about alternative energy, and a team of Murray Middle School students seems to have it down pat. Full story...
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Troubleshooters: Unsolicited Faxes

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videoPatrick Nolen said his number is listed on the do not call list but that doesn't seem to be helping. Some of us have fax machines at home and even more of us use them on a regular basis at work, so you may be familiar with the concept of junk faxes. Full story...
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Greenfield Lake Park Amphitheater re-opens

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Some call it the "peoples park". New Hanover County's Greenfield Lake Park Amphitheater reopened today. Full story...
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Lifeguard shortage in Wilmington

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Since it is warming up outside, more people are cooling down at our area pools. Once they get there, they might find something lacking. Full story...
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Bridge delays may not be as bad as expected

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It appears as if the threatened delays might not be as bad as first thought. The Department of Transportation has given the contractor a lot of flexibility, part of which was to start the work yesterday. Full story...
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List of threatened historic places released

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videoWhat are the most threatened historic places in our area? The Historic Wilmington Foundation has a list of nine locations. Full story...
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FCC holds town hall meeting to discuss the DTV switch

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This Saturday, we'll be 100 days out from the digital switch in the Wilmington area. Tuesday, members of the FCC held a town hall meeting in the Port City to further explain what the switch means and answer questions. FCC chairman Kevin Martin was among the speakers. Full story...
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Delgado trial resumes after long weekend

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After the long weekend break, the Tyrone Delgado trial started up again Tuesday. Tuesday morning, DNA evidence was presented to the jury, followed by a testimony from a DNA expert. Full story...
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Crisis Station in Wilmington can no longer accept patients

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videoThe Crisis Station in Wilmington is no longer able to accept new patients. The Department of Health and Human Services slapped the clinic with hefty fines for a variety of serious charges. Full story...
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