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City sees fourth fatal heroin overdose in two months

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videoAnother person is dead after overdosing on heroin. This makes four fatalities in Wilmington in two months which police are aware of. There are only a few treatment facilities in our area, two of which are privately funded. Full story...
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Students think pink for cancer awareness

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Pink is the color in Brunswick County. That's where a group of students is wearing the color to raise awareness about cancer. Full story...
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Water system shutdown, boil water notice for Walnut Hills area

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Due to planned improvements, water service in a portion of the Walnut Hills area will be shut down Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Full story...
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Local 7th-grader wants to become dentist

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videoA local middle school student already knows exactly what he wants to be when he grows up: a pediatric dentist. And at 13 years old, he is already helping kids improve their oral health. Full story...
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Wrightsville Beach motel to be demolished

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videoWhat some call an eyesore at Wrightsville Beach will soon be gone. To many residents delight, demolition is scheduled to start today on a motel that's been in the town for decades. Full story...
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Funeral held for murdered Marine

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Funeral services were held in Ohio Saturday for a pregnant marine found dead in Onslow County. Hundreds turned out at a church near Dayton to pay their final respects to Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach. Full story...
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Community holds fundraiser for fire victims

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A fundraiser for victims of a mobile home fire in Leland kicked off in Wilmington this afternoon. Full story...
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Former gang members speak out

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videoFormer gangsters attend community gang forum, share their first-hand experiences and the harsh reality of gang life. Full story...
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ILM sees record numbers, looks to future

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ILM saw its largest number of travelers in 2007, with numbers reaching the 800,000 passenger mark. Full story...
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WPD worried about heroin problem

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Wilmington police are worried about a dramatic spike in fatal heroin overdoses. There have been three in the city the last two months. The parents of a woman who died of a heroin overdose say the drug problem here has been in crisis mode for years. Full story...
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