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Kohls, hospital hold Back to School Safety Extravaganza

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For many younger students, school starts in just a few days as well. That's why so many parents are making sure their children are prepared and safe. New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Kohls Department stores presented a "Back to School Safety Extravaganza" Saturday. Full story...
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Motorcyclists ride for charity

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Earlier this week we brought you the story of a group of motorcyclists traveling 500 miles to make a difference. Friday night the group is in Rocky Mount. They'll ride the final 90 miles to New Bern Saturday. Full story...
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Senior Softball League takes field

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We've all heard of little league, but how about senior league? Teams from Wilmington's Senior Softball League took to the diamond at Empie Park Wednesday. Full story...
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Man donates air conditioner to family

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Thursday we brought you the story of a Wilmington family that was suffering through the heat wave without an air conditioner. They got a surprise Friday. One local viewer saw the story and decided he wanted to help. Full story...
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Seniors compete for beauty queen title

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The time to be a beauty queen doesn't have to end after the age of 25 or even 65. Thanks to the Ms. North Carolina America Pageant women 60 years old and over can still vie for the title. Full story...
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Local veterans hold weekend event at Hugh MacRae Park

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videoIt's the first event of its kind here in Wilmington. Local veterans spent Saturday at Hugh MacRae Park to get to know each other and share their stories. Bob Page was a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne and served in the military for 33 years. He had the opportunity to spend time with other local veterans at a get-together. Full story...
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Strollathon to benefit Rett Syndrome Research Foundation

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There's an event coming up in October that we want you to know about. It's a strollathon at Wrightsville Beach Park to raise money to find a cure for Rett syndrome. Full story...
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Duke to host 6-week, 18-event tribute to jazz's Thelonious Monk

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Jazz genius Thelonious Monk, whose North Carolina roots were evident in his music and his accent long after he moved to New York, will be celebrated next month during an 18-event tribute at Duke University. Full story...
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Local mother starts autism summer school

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videoA local mother of two autistic boys has turned the challenges of her situation into a blessing for many other families. She was able to single-handedly start a summer school for autistic children. Full story...
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WPD making presence known in Creekwood

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videoWilmington Police are making their presence known in a local neighborhood prone to violence. Police say they haven't always had the best reputation in Wilmington's Creekwood neighborhood. They're trying to change that. Police officers are patrolling Creekwood on foot. Full story...
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Local woman's art to appear on Wheat Thins box

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A local woman whose hobby is geared at encouraging women to dream, just had her own dream come true. April Negron of Wilmington has crafted fairy wings since she was young. Now her creations will be featured on a limited edition Wheat Thins box. Full story...
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Cape Fear Red Cross looking for volunteers

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When a disaster like a fire strikes they jump into action. But the American Red Cross says it is in need of volunteers. Saturday the Cape Fear chapter recruited nearly 20 new volunteers. They attended training sessions, including several courses on mass care and shelter operations. Full story...
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Wilmington awarded Fit Community title

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videoHave you ever wondered what those Fit Community signs were all about when you drove into Wilmington? Well, we found out. The state has awarded Wilmington the title of a Fit Community based on the City's amount of healthy lifestyle options. Full story...
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Senior Center earns certificate of excellence

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New Hanover County's Department of Aging Senior Center has earned a certificate of excellence, making the center one of the highest ranked in the state. Full story...
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Creekwood program focuses on safe summer

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videoA new program is giving local kids a safe haven this summer. Safety is often an issue in the Creekwood community. This summer, kids there have someone to turn to. Full story...
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