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State price gouging law in effect due to Irene

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North Carolina’s strong price gouging law is now in effect because a state of emergency has been declared due to Hurricane Irene, Attorney General Roy Cooper notified businesses and consumers today. Full story...
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New Hanover Co. lays out plans for Irene, schools to release early Friday

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New Hanover County leaders are getting ready for the effects of Hurricane Irene as the major storm moves north toward our coast. Elected leaders and emergency officials met this morning to figure out what to do to get the county ready for the storm, which could bring heavy rain, strong winds and high seas to our coast. Full story...
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Brunswick Co. Schools to release early Friday

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Brunswick County Schools will dismiss early Friday to allow for Hurricane Irene preparations. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Bride hopes Irene doesn't crash her wedding

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video Rain on your wedding day is supposed to be good luck, but what about a hurricane? Well, one Wilmington bride is still scheduled to have her wedding Saturday outside a home along the Intracoastal Waterway. Full story...
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Dare issues mandatory evacuation for all residents

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Dare County officials have ordered all residents to move inland beginning at 8 a.m. Friday as Hurricane Irene approaches. Full story...
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Freeman Park to close Friday at 5 p.m.

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Due to weather and tide conditions associated with Hurricane Irene, the Town of Carolina Beach will close Freeman Park at 5 p.m. on Friday. The park will be closed sooner if conditions warrant. Full story...
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Fort Bragg hub for Hurricane Irene relief supplies

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North Carolina's Army base is playing a key role in preparing for Hurricane Irene. Full story...
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Hurri-cakes make Irene threat a little sweeter

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While everyone in our area hunkers down for Irene, a Wilmington dessert store is looking at the sweeter side of things. Full story...
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Thousands wait to see if Irene means soccer tourney canceled

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A youth soccer tournament scheduled for this weekend predicted to bring more than $1 million dollars in tax money to the Wilmington area may be canceled because of Hurricane Irene. Full story...
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Pender Co. prepares for Irene as tourists decide what to do

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video The threat of the Hurricane Irene has people keeping a close eye on the storm, including vacationers and emergency management in Pender County. Full story...
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Generators in high demand as Irene approaches

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While it looks like the worst of Hurricane Irene should stay off the coast, we're not in the clear yet. Many in the Cape Fear are ready to batten down the hatches. Full story...
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Coast Guard sets port condition Whiskey for North Carolina

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The Captain of the Port for Sector North Carolina has set port condition Whiskey at noon for Wilmington and Morehead City due to the expectation that gale force winds generated by Hurricane Irene may arrive within 72 hours. Full story...
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Outer Banks counties to decide on evacuation

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Officials in two counties that include most of North Carolina's Outer Banks are deciding whether they'll give evacuation orders because of Hurricane Irene. Full story...
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NCDOT plans for likely closure of island lifeline

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North Carolina transportation officials planning for the arrival of Hurricane Irene say they are prepared for damage to the main highway and bridge serving the Outer Banks. Full story...
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