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Fire kills seven in Ocean Isle Beach

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videoThe fire that claimed the lives of seven young people in Ocean Isle Beach started Sunday morning in a house off Scotland Street. It only took four minutes for fire crews to respond to the 911 call about a fire at a house on Scotland Street in Ocean Isle Beach, but in those four minutes, the house had already become fully engulfed. Full story...
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Three found dead in Brunswick County

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videoShock and disbelief in one Brunswick County neighborhood after the discovery of three people, including a child were found dead inside a Holden Beach mobile home. Full story...
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Drought plagues farm land

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The recent rainfall in our area has barely made a dent in our rainfall deficit and local farmers continue to be challenged by the extremely dry conditions. Full story...
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Local fifth-graders build Lego robots

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Did you ever have a teacher that actually made learning fun? That is exactly what some local teachers are trying to do at the Rachel Freeman School of Engineering. Full story...
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Local filmmakers compete in 36-hour film festival

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videoThe race is on for local film makers. They have a little more than 24 hours left to complete an entire film. Full story...
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New Hanover County high schools to get extra funding

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High schools in New Hanover County will be getting extra funding to better prepare students for graduation. Full story...
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New Hanover County could receive grant to help fight gangs

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videoThere are 400 gangs with more than 5,000 members in North Carolina. That's according to the state's Gangnet database. New Hanover County law enforcement agencies are working towards tackling the issue locally. The Wilmington Police Department and the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office are applying together for a grant to help fight gang violence. Full story...
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Fair rides considered safe

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videoIf you like food, rides or animals there's something at the Cape Fear Fair and Expo for you to enjoy. But how safe is the fair? And what goes in to keeping you secure in those death-defying rides? Full story...
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Sheriff's Department earns 'best-dressed'

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Just call them the fashion police. The New Hanover County Sheriff's Department has just earned quite a distinction. Full story...
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High school football star makes court appearance

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One of the stars of the Hoggard High School football team made an appearance somewhere other than the football field this morning. Full story...
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