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New Hanover County News

Wilmington man featured on CNN Heroes

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A local man is getting some national attention. CNN heroes will focus on Jock Brandis and his work with the Full Belly Project. Full story...
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WPD launches Police-to-Citizen web site

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The Wilmington Police Department has launched a Police-to-Citizen (P2C) web site in an effort to make information easily accessible to residents. Full story...
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Elementary students collect shoes for Nicaraguans

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You've heard the expression, "Walk a mile in someone else's shoes." Well, soon some Nicaraguan children will be able to do just that. Full story...
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Making room for more cell phone towers

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As we move towards 2020, we'll be making room for more buildings, roads and other infrastructure. And in the 21st century that includes cell phone towers. Full story...
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Boys and Girls Club celebrates Black History Month

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videoIt's an organization that serves nearly five million young people across the country. Wednesday the local Boys and Girls Club celebrated the end of Black History Month by looking at where it's been and where it's going. Full story...
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Kitchen Cops 2/28/08

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Some good news if you're planning to dine out this weekend: There are no low performers in this week's Kitchen Cops report. There are two high performers here in the Port City. Full story...
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Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown

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Each year on the first Sunday in March participating area attractions open their doors to New Hanover County residents free of charge. This year 30 area attractions along with special guests, will welcome and honor local citizens who live in New Hanover County on Sunday, March 2. Full story...
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Sheriff's department settles with Strickland family

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videoThe New Hanover County Sheriff's Office has reached a settlement with the family of 18-year-old Peyton Strickland. The settlement includes a re-evaluation of the Sheriff's SERT Team and $2.45 million to the Strickland family. Full story...
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Kids help design new playground

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Kids in one Wilmington after-school program are getting a new playground -- and they're the designers. Full story...
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Sen. Boseman running for third term

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Sen. Boseman filed for re-election Wednesday afternoon at the government complex in New Hanover County, where a group of supporters met her. Full story...
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13th annual 'Be a tourist in your own hometown'

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Residents of New Hanover County are invited to become "Hometown Tourists" during the 13th Annual "Be A Tourist in Your Own Hometown" Appreciation Day on Sunday, March 2, 2008. Full story...
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Cape Fear 2020: Private school growth

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videoSam and Cathy Ibrahim are serious about their children's education. They have four kids who all attend Wilmington Christian Academy -- the largest private religious school in our area. Full story...
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City discusses downtown Wilmington development regulations

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videoWhat should downtown Wilmington look like as it continues to grow? Tuesday night business owners, developers and residents gathered at a public forum at city hall to talk about development regulations. Full story...
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Scarification leaving mark on area

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videoScarification is a procedure similar to tattooing, but much more damaging to the skin and potentially dangerous. It started as an African tribal ritual. Full story...
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New list of worst NC bridges released

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AAA Carolinas newest list of the state's worst bridges adds 100 substandard bridges to the list. Full story...
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