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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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Homeless get hot meals from First Fruit Ministries

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First Fruit Ministries has been offering this service for about ten years. Volunteers serve food in downtown Wilmington twice a week. Full story...
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Shelters are filling up as the temperature drops

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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...
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Wilmington ten year plan to end homelessness

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videoA 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...
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Area homeless number down from last year

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