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Grants to be awarded to downtown businesses

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Bring more business to Wilmington. That's the goal of the downtown business alliance. But it's not just about attracting more businesses. Making sure the right kinds of businesses move into town is also important. It's all part of the revitalization effort downtown. Full story...
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Local real estate market sees cool-down

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You've heard the saying patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to selling your home. National numbers point to a cool down in the number of days a home stays on the market. Local real estate agents say it's no different in our area. Full story...
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Study rates job satisfaction

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Mick Jagger couldn't get any, but can you? Workers are rating their occupations on the satisfaction scale. It's a new study that reveals just how happy employees are at their jobs. And you may be surprised to know who tops the list. Full story...
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N.C. hog farm quarantined after shipment of deadly pet food

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State officials say that a chemical blamed for more than a dozen pet deaths across the nation has been found in all the hogs tested at a farm in western North Carolina. Full story...
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Former adult care employees still waiting for pay

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Some former employees at a Wilmington adult care facility have been waiting nearly three weeks to get paid. And they're still waiting. Full story...
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Bank of America purchasing LaSalle Bank Corporation for $21 billion

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Bank of America says it will purchase LaSalle Bank Corporation from ABN Amro North America Holding Comapny for $21 billion. Full story...
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Airline ticket prices not keeping up with inflation

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Buying an airline ticket today is a lot different than it was 25 years ago. With websites like Orbitz and Expedia and low-cost carriers like AirTran and Jet Blue competing for your business times have changed. Full story...
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Early morning fire destroys office, blaze possibly intentional

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There is new information on an early morning fire that destroyed a Wilmington office complex. Fire officials say the blaze may have been intentional. Investigators say they have clues as to what started the fire, but because the investigation is ongoing, they can't comment on that right now. Full story...
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Bank of America approved for Chinese currency business in Beijing

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Bank of America now has permission to do business in one of the world's fastest growing markets. Full story...
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New high-rise project coming to downtown Wilmington

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A new high rise project is coming to Downtown Wilmington. A new condominium complex is the latest project to help revitalize the area. It could fall under the category of "if you build it, they will come." Full story...
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Coffee shops battle over UNCW library

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Some UNC Wilmington faculty and students are voicing their concern about a big decision on campus: which coffee company gets the contract? Starbucks and Folks Cafe are in the running to bring their blend of coffee to the William Madison Randall Library on UNCW's campus. Full story...
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Employees missing pay at adult care facility

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Just when you thought it was over, there is more trouble at a local adult care facility. Glen-Care Assisted Living used to be called Jasmine Cove. Tuesday was payday, but employees say some of their pay was missing. Several employees of Glen-Care are furious about their missing wages. Full story...
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New owners step in to save Jasmine Cove

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New owners have stepped in to save a Wilmington adult care facility that's been plagued with problems. The move comes after the state allowed Jasmine Cove to remain open back in November, despite recurring violations and reports of neglect. Full story...
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PPD announces expansion

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This week PPD announced the opening of two new offices in Athens, Greece, and Seattle, Washington. Full story...
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Banks cut check floating

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When you write your rent check, is there always enough money in there before you send it out? If the answer is no, local bank officials are warning, that might get you in to trouble in today's hi-tech day and age. Full story...
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