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North Carolina publisher hits Number One

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North Carolina publisher Algonquin Books has hit the top of the New York Times best-seller list for the first time with a novel about a Depression-era elephant keeper. Full story...
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Local real estate slowing down

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videoAnyone who's paid any attention to local real estate knows that the market here is slowing down. Home sales in April of this year were down three percent compared with April 2006. The hardest hit county in the state was Brunswick County with a nearly 50 percent downturn in home sales. Full story...
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Local bars hit by burglaries, attempted break-ins

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Five local bars were the target of burglaries and attempted break-ins this week. Full story...
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Workers search for summer jobs

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Summer isn't just about vacation. Work goes on and for many, so does the search for a new job. What are your chances of landing a job during the summer? Full story...
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String of burglaries at local bars

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At least five bars were hit in New Hanover County early Monday morning. Sidebar on Front Street between Market and Dock was broken into around 5:15 AM. Full story...
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Segway store opens in downtown Wilmington

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videoYou may have seen police officers patrolling the streets on Segways in downtown Wilmington. But you may start seeing more than just police riding the transporters soon. Full story...
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Expect to pay more for a hotel this year

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Do you have big vacation plans for the summer? Well, you might have to pay more than you budgeted for the trip. Costs are rising in the world of travel. Full story...
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US to spend $10 billion this Father's Day

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It's not always easy to figure out what to buy for your dad. Dear old dad can expect a little bit more this year in the way of gifts. Full story...
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Bank of America to announce fee education campaign

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Bank of America is launching yet another program, this one designed to help customers avoid those nagging fees. Full story...
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Memorial Day weekend successful for local business

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Downtown business owners say they are happy with sales over the holiday weekend. Full story...
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Online shopping continues to grow in popularity

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It surprised many experts and it may surprise you to know that clothing is at the top of the online sales list. Full story...
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Local farmers hope for rain

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You've heard the saying: "rain, rain, go away." But that's just the opposite of what people in the farming business are chanting these days. Lately, they've been begging for some wet weather. Since January the area's only received about 11 inches of rain. Area farmers say it's not enough to keep up their crops. Full story...
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Local bars, restaurants to adopt recycling

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Reduce. Re-use. Recycle. It's a slogan you've heard before and now it's one that hundreds in New Hanover County will have to follow. Full story...
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High gas costs affecting food prices

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Those painful prices at the pump are affecting your wallets in more ways than one. Food and produce prices are also creeping up due to the increases in fuel costs. Last month, food prices rose three-point-nine percent nationwide over last year's numbers. Full story...
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Brunswick County man wants answers, money for damaged shipment

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A Brunswick County man wants answers and his money. He says a package shipped to a customer was damaged in transit and the store it shipped from won't take responsibility. Full story...
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