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New Hanover County News

Mayor, preschoolers celebrate Dr. Seuss

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Oh, the places you'll go if you read. That's the message one local preschool is trying to send to its students. Full story...
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Kitchen Cops 3/6/08

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Two local restaurants have some work to do while three eateries get a second chance with health inspectors. Health inspectors found just one restaurant worthy of high performer status in this week's Kitchen Cops report. Full story...
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Mental health discussion heating up in NC

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The discussion about the state's failing mental health system is heating up. Tuesday Gov. Easley asked state legislators to give his administration more authority to fix the system, a system which local agencies say is plagued with problems. Full story...
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Planned Hampstead housing development concerns residents

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St. George's Reach is a residential and commercial project which will be built off country club road. The biggest worry for residents is the traffic it will bring. Full story...
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PPD CEO donates $1 million to UNCW athletics

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UNCW athletes have a million reasons why they should be grateful to the CEO of PPD. Full story...
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SBI agent, elections official to testify in Wright's ethics case

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A State Bureau of Investigation agent says Rep. Thomas Wright admitted depositing charitable donations into his personal banking account. Full story...
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Troubleshooters: Extended TV warranty

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videoHow many times have you been offered an extended warranty when you've bought a new TV, computer or other electronics? One Wilmington woman spent hundreds to keep the TV she bought from Best Buy under warranty, but now that the TV needs repairs, she's getting the runaround. Full story...
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Flu epidemic upon us

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videoIf you've had the flu lately you're not alone. According to local doctors the flu epidemic is upon us. Full story...
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Water restriction proposal

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Brown, dingy, and dry are just a few words to describe many homeowners' yards. If you live in Wilmington, you might be able to do some watering soon. City council members are considering loosening restrictions. Full story...
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$17 million in renovations planned for Snipes

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Monday night the school board voted to spend an additional $7 million to rebuild most of Snipes magnet school. Full story...
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UNCW film students tackle 1898 Race Riots

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videoFilming started this week on a movie called "The Red Cape," which follows the events of the 1898 Race Riots. Full story...
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Art class for disabled big hit in Wilmington

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Art From the Heart started last year when a volunteer realized there were no group classes offered for disabled adults. Full story...
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Ethics committee rejects Wright's claim of racial bias

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The House ethics committee investigating Rep. Thomas Wright has rejected his claim that their investigation is racially biased. Full story...
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Organizations help released prisoners

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videoYesterday we reported the new statistics that more people are behind bars in this country than ever before. And when people are released, they often need help getting back on their feet. Full story...
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Black History: Overcoming obstacles in medicine

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videoBlack History Month may be over but there are more stories to be told about our area's history and how many people and places made a difference. We look at how two people overcame obstacles to make an impact in the medical field. Full story...
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