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ONLY ON 3: Man's death reveals homeless camp in old restaurant

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videoThe suspicious death of a homeless man found along New Centre Drive may have uncovered a larger problem in the area. While police continue to investigate the death of Judson Lee Poland Jr., the community is working to end one of the factors that may have contributed to his death. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Homeless man's death raises questions about support for veterans

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video Monday we told you about a man found dead and burned at a homeless camp in Wilmington. Friends tell us he was a veteran. That's leading many to question whether we are doing enough to support our returning troops. Full story...
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Autopsy scheduled for homeless found dead, burned

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An autopsy is scheduled for a homeless man investigators found dead and burned at a homeless camp in the woods. Wilmington Police got a call Sunday morning from a man who said his friend was dead from a fire at their camp in the woods near 16th and Kidder Streets. Full story...
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Charlotte says it won't hide homeless during DNC

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Officials in Charlotte say they won't try to hide the city's homeless population during the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Wilmington man saves homeless person from fire

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video The homeless in our community are often forgotten, their problems many times swept under the rug. However, one Wilmington man went out of his way to save the life of a homeless man Tuesday morning. Full story...
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Local business helping the homeless community

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The holidays are quickly approaching and Atlantic Dermatology stopped by Good Morning Carolina to tell us how they're playing a part in helping those less fortunate. Full story...
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Group donates nearly 2K backpacks to needy NC kids

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The charity Feed the Children is loading up nearly 2,000 backpacks for some of North Carolina's neediest kids. Full story...
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Brunswick County group lives in the cold to draw attention to the homeless

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video Homelessness is a big problem in this country, and one we don't always see because many people who are displaced are wary and stay out of sight. One group in Brunswick County faced the conditions of homelessness head-on during this cold night to make people aware of the problem that exists right here. Full story...
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Greensboro sets up women-only homeless shelter

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A network of winter shelters for the homeless in Greensboro will expand this year to include the downtown YWCA building as a women-only site. Full story...
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Coastal schools see more homeless students

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Several factors have combined to triple the number of homeless students in a coastal North Carolina county. Full story...
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Dane Hobbs left his mark with many in Wilmington

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A homeless man who passed away on Tuesday left his mark here in Wilmington. Since Dane Hobbs died this week, we have received numerous e-mails and calls from viewers telling us what an impact Hobbs had on our community. Full story...
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Body of homeless man found off Market Street

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New Hanover County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a body found off of Market Street. Investigators say a homeless man was dead for about two days before his body was found Tuesday night. Full story...
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The effects of homelessness in our area

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videoHomelessness is a very real problem in this area. It affects everyone from the homeless, to concerned neighbors, to code enforcement officials, to those trying to lend a helping hand. We a look at what's being done to combat the issue and some of their options. Full story...
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Homelessness strikes some as economy staggers

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videoThe state of the economy is forcing people to make life changes they never thought they would have to make; in some cases, losing their jobs and their homes. Meghan Packer met a group who is trying to make ends meet - after trading in a house for a tent. Full story...
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Local shelters are preparing for people looking to escape the cold

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The Good Shepherd Center and Salvation Army are busy preparing for an influx of people in the cold weather. Full story...
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