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Columbus County's new prison

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The state unveiled a new prison today in Columbus County. Full story...
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Follow-up on weekend assaults

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videoWilmington police say the same man may have attacked two women. The attacks happened over the weekend, and may be connected to a downtown rape last month. Full story...
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Delay in sentencing of Ronald Hewett

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There is a delay in the sentencing for former Brunswick County Sheriff Ronald Hewett.

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Sketch artist helps local law enforcement

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videoWilmington police are using a few leads and a composite sketch to find the man responsible for a brutal downtown assault. The likeness may be the strongest clue detectives have to find the man who raped and stabbed a woman. Full story...
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Update on possible Columbus County attack

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Tuesday we told you about a Columbus County family concerned about what they say was a brutal attack on their elderly aunt last October. Full story...
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Scientists identify remains found off Carolina Beach Road

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A major development in the investigation into two sets of human remains found off Carolina Beach Road back in April. Full story...
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911 call may help in murder case

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Brunswick County investigators are still looking for leads in the case of Valerie Burns. Burns' charred remains were recently found in the trunk of her burned out car.

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Rewards offered in two Wilmington crimes

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The WPD and the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission are teaming up for a $10,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person who sexually assaulted and stabbed a 24-year-old woman. Full story...
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Columbus County family worries attacker may be on the loose

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videoA family in Columbus County worries an attacker - and possible rapist - may be on the loose. Full story...
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Electronic monitoring systems for abusers

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videoTarica Pulliam's death is an unfortunate example of a domestic violence case that ended in death. The district attorney's office, and New Hanover County Sheriff's Department are now looking at how they can keep domestic violence victims, safe. Full story...
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Large crowd turns out for funeral of slain deputy

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videoIt has been five days since New Hanover County detention officer Tarica Pulliam was gunned down outside her home. Today, her friends, family, and fellow law enforcement officers gathered to say goodbye. Full story...
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Prosecutors to seek death penalty in student president murder

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Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a man charged in the shooting death of former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student body president Eve Carson. Full story...
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Police Release Sketch of Downtown Assault Suspect

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The victim of a downtown assault has described her attacker.

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Scholarship fund set up for murder victim's daughter

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The search for an alleged murderer ended yesterday with the suspect turning a gun on himself. Full story...
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Booze It and Lose it Day in NC

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0-8, 0-8. 0-8 -- those numbers have an important meaning for officers of the law. Full story...
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