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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...

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...

Homelessness 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...

The 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...

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

First Fruit Ministries has been offering this service for about ten years. Volunteers serve food in downtown Wilmington twice a week. Full story...

In Charlotte, shelters are overflowing with people. An emergency winter shelter has 236 beds, but these past few days more than 250 people showed up. Full story...

A new plan was launched today to end homelessness in the Cape Fear region over the next ten years. In ten years, the plan hopes everyone in the Cape Fear region will have access to permanent and affordable housing. Full story...

The numbers are in for the tri-county's homeless population, and the news is encouraging. Full story...

Last night a group of volunteers braved the cold to assist those who are without homes. The group of volunteers was out counting the number of homeless people here in the Cape Fear area. Full story...

What do you do when you have no where to go when the temperature drops? Greater Wilmington's homeless population floods shelters like the Good Shepherd Center to keep warm. Full story...

With one week to go until the big day, most children are focused on what may be under the tree at Christmas. But some youngsters in Pender County have been focusing on something else: learning the importance of giving and helping others less fortunate. Full story...

New data shows there are fewer homeless people on the nation's streets. But does that ring true in Wilmington? At the Salvation Army in Wilmington there are 54 beds, which are 95 percent full 100 percent of the time. Full story...

Wilmington City Council considered details of the ten year plan to end homelessness Tuesday night. Advocates for the ten year plan say homelessness is a problem in our are. One that will require hundreds of thousands of dollars to solve. Full story...

The City of Wilmington presented its ten-year plan Wednesday night to end chronic homelessness. Full story...